In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, West Technology Group LLC and CX360 Inc. of Nebraska accused a former salesman of trade secret misappropriation by using the artificial intelligence tool Otter to record and transcribe confidential meetings. The lawsuit…
Take Advantage of a Health Care Staffing Compliance Preconference Program Before the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference
Attendees of the upcoming ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference have the option of also registering for a special preconference program called “Health Care Staffing: Legal and Legislative Updates,” which takes place Wednesday, May 15, 1–5 p.m. at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown. The main conference begins at the same location the next morning and…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Generating Sales Leads
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Coordinated Lead Generation: Accelerating Your 2024 Pipeline,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In this session presented by the ASA office–administrative section, a panel of industry experts—Jeff Pelliccio, Shannon Khan, and Ashley Bowlin—will discuss how staffing firms can evolve toward utilizing a strategic alignment of resources to structure a coordinated lead generation…
Upwork Unveils Most In-Demand Work Skills in 2024
The most in-demand data science and analytics skills for 2024 are data analytics, machine learning, data visualization, data extraction, and data engineering, according to an analysis by Upwork. The most in-demand coding and web development skills are full stack development, front-end development,…
Reminder: Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate Reporting Deadline Is March 23
Under the Illinois Equal Pay Act, all private employers with at least 100 Illinois employees have until March 23 to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate. They must pay a $150 filing fee, complete a compliance statement, and provide a wage records report that includes detailed pay…
Thrive or Survive? Employers Urgently Embracing AI to Address Talent Scarcity and Enhance Operational Efficiency
Nearly all (97%) C-suite and talent leaders agree that adopting technology has enhanced talent attraction, engagement, and retention—an eight-point increase since 2023, according to a global survey of more than 1,000 C-suite and human capital leaders by Randstad. That is the highest reported value…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Beginning This Month
As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Understanding Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements
Don’t miss today’s ASA webinar “ICHRAs—The Ultimate Major Medical Coverage for Staffing Firms,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out how an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) can help your firm meet Affordable Care Act tax penalties and eliminate claims exposure—at a low, predictable cost—in this program presented by Aaron Lesher of IAG. Sponsored by…
Is the Great Resignation Over? Not Quite. Turnover Stays High in These Industries
In some industries, workers are still quitting jobs in large numbers compared with before the pandemic, typically to take higher-paying positions. The widespread job-switching in some fields is noteworthy because those struggling with high turnover generally are doling out bigger pay increases,…
In a Sea of Applications, How Candidates Can Make a Splash
U.S. hiring managers say certain factors can help prospective employees stand out, according to a survey of 1,007 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express Employment Professionals. Demonstrating passion for the role (52%), quantifying their achievements (43%), and showing that they’ve researched the…