The artificial intelligence revolution is leaving employers searching for workers with the skills needed to support technological advances in the workplace, according to a new study of senior executives from Fortune 2000 companies by the World Employment Confederation/FT Longitude. According to the βThe Work We Wantβ study of hundreds of senior executives from Fortune 2000…
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Activity Declined Further
Manufacturing activity in the Plains states declined further in March, and expectations for future activity were again steady. The month-to-month composite index was -7 in March, down from -4 in February. Production and volume of shipments decreased somewhat, while both new orders and backlogs…
Middle Market Business Index Highlights Sustained Economic Expansion Amid Improving Productivity
The RSM U.S. Middle Market Business Index, presented by RSM U.S. LLP in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased slightly to 130.8 in the first quarter from 132.3 at the close of last year on a seasonally adjusted basis. The results of the survey of 403 middle market executives reflect…
Working Older Adults on the Rise
About 19% of Americans age 65 and older held a job last year, according to research by Pew Research Center. That is twice the number of older adults still working 35 years ago. The study shows 62% of older workers work full-time jobs versus just 47% in 1987, and 44% of older workers have a…
National Safety Council Expands Efforts to Combat Overdoses in the Workplace
Overdoses remain the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. and account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities. The National Safety Council is ramping up its commitment to combatting overdoses in the workplace through the launch of several new initiatives. A free e-learning course…
Resources Connection to Acquire Reference Point LLC
Resources Connection Inc. (RGP) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reference Point LLC, a strategy, management, and technology consulting firm serving the financial services sector across four areas of focus: strategy and management, risk and regulatory compliance, digital and…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars Next Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you grow your business, understand your employees, and more. April 2—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar SeriesβFirst Quarter Update for Staffing ProfessionalsβFocusing on Growth“ Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the associationβs satisfaction survey partner, will offer the most…
OSHA, Construction Safety Week Organization Challenge Industry Employers to Lead Largest Stand-Down to Prevent Falls on May 8
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s 11th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will take place from May 6-10. This annual event during which OSHA will partner with Construction Safety Week, an organization comprising more than 40 national and global…
California Releases Workplace Violence Prevention Guidance
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (called Cal/OSHA) has published guidance to help employers comply with Senate Bill 553 by the July 1 deadline. Under SB 553, nearly all employers will be required to develop, implement, and maintain an “effective” written workplace violence…
Nearly Three in Four Generation Z Hourly Workers Love or Like Their Job
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of Generation Z hourly workers like or love their current job, according to a survey of 1,078 U.S. adult workers aged 18 and older, 143 of whom were Gen Z (ages 18-27) hourly workers, by DailyPay. The top motivators for Gen Z hourly workers are getting paid (80%),…
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