Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? Going to Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is a smart investment—one that will pay dividends to you and the future of your business. But how can you justify the time and expense—especially amid today’s challenges? Find out how to…
Volunteer With ASA—A Small Commitment Can Make a Big Difference
Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights to the staffing industry without a major time commitment? ASA currently has several short-term volunteering opportunities open—these small, brief actions can result in a significant benefit for you and for the association. Be featured in Staffing Success magazine in an ASA-certified member spotlight, or…
NFIB: Main Street Job Growth Stalls in August
Forty percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in August, up two points from July, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Labor quality as the top small business operating problem rose two points from July to 21%, the…
Massachusetts Updates Mandatory Workplace Poster and Notice Requirements
The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents has updated its mandatory workplace poster and related employer notice requirements. The new poster instructs injured employees to notify their employer’s designated contact person immediately if they have been injured on the job, as well as…
Did You See the Latest Weekly Economic & Business Outlook?
The Weekly Economic & Business Outlook—or WEBO—is an ASA resource that goes out to member email boxes every week. ASA researchers examine trends within the staffing industry, as well as developments within the broader economy, and then deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions. In the most recent edition, ASA analysts looked…
The Staffing Celebration Happens Next Week
National Staffing Employee Week, which takes place Sept. 9–15 this year, is an annual event that celebrates the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. Get ready to show your appreciation for your temporary and contract employees with free promotional tools from ASA—including commemorative logos, social media post templates, media outreach…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations. This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central: Compliance with beneficial ownership information reporting requirements Getting ready for National Staffing Employee Week…
Beige Book: Number of Districts Reporting Flat or Declining Economic Activity Rises
Economic activity grew slightly in three districts, while the number of districts that reported flat or declining activity rose from five in the prior period to nine in the current period, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige…
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Decline as Layoffs Remain Low
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits declined last week as layoffs remained low, the U.S. Department of Labor reports. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 227,000 for the week ended Aug. 31. Economists polled by…
ISM: Services Activity Expanded in August
Economic activity in the services sector expanded for the second consecutive month in August, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Services ISM® Report On Business. The Services PMI registered 51.5%, indicating sector expansion in six of eight months in 2024. This…
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