Get employment and wage estimates for more than 800 occupations nationwide, by state and by metropolitan statistical area, with a view of the temporary help services industry. The ASA Temporary Help Wage Tool has been updated and now is available as an easy-to-download Excel file. This resource can help you inform strategic decisions and support…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Today
Don’t miss the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2024, presented by ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner. It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated will offer insights into the most important trends affecting the industry right now—plus you’ll hear from Beth Garvey,…
Notice of FY 2025 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Selection Process Completion and Cap Season Reminders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2025 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). USCIS has randomly…
Job Openings Changed Little in February
The number of job openings changed little at 8.8 million on the last business day of February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; this measure is down from a series high of 12.2 million in March 2022. The rate was 5.3% for the third month in a row. The number of hires and total…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Tomorrow
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2024 tomorrow, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated will offer insights into the most important trends affecting the industry right now—plus you’ll hear from Beth Garvey, chair, president, and chief executive officer of BGSF;…
ASA Publishes New Resources to Fuel Grassroots Advocacy
As state legislatures across the country continue to introduce legislation that could have negative repercussions for the staffing industry, ASA member political involvement is more important than ever. Members can be especially effective in helping to shape legislation by developing personal constituent relationships with lawmakers at the grassroots level—i.e., in their local communities. Leveraging members’…
Beware of Aggressive Promoters Who Dupe Taxpayers Into Making Questionable Employee Retention Credit Claims
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service continues to warn businesses to stay clear of unscrupulous and aggressive promoters of questionable claims for the Employee Retention Credit, as part of this year’s Dirty Dozen awareness effort regarding tax-related schemes. These questionable ERC claims often put…
OFCCP Releases Updated Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced that the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act hiring benchmark will be 5.2%, effective March 31. This is down from the prior benchmark of 5.4%, continuing a trend of lowering the benchmark each…
Don’t Let This Be Your Last Issue—Renew Your ASA Membership Today
Your membership in the American Staffing Association will expire March 31. This will be your last issue of the Staffing Today newsletter if you don’t renew your ASA membership today. After March 31, your company will no longer have access to this newsletter or to Powerful networking and training—including free webinars and networking calls on…
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: Background checks in California System and organization controls (SOC) cybersecurity certification What you’re reading…
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