Small business owners continue to attempt to fill historically high levels of open jobs, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ monthly jobs report. Twenty-three percent of owners said that labor quality was their top business problem, up one point from last month and in…
How Can ASA Best Meet Your Needs? Annual Member Survey Now Open
The American Staffing Association strives to provide programs and services that exceed your expectations. The annual member satisfaction survey—which is now open—is an opportunity for you to tell ASA how it’s doing. ASA members should have received a link to the three-minute survey. Once you complete it, ASA will enter you into a drawing for…
EEOC Announces Registration Now Open for Training Courses
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that its registration system for federal and private sector training courses is open. EEOC provides technical assistance training to both federal and private sector employers. Private sector virtual workshops begin June 28, and include such topics as pay equity; racial justice and systemic discrimination; civil rights and the pandemic; retaliation; algorithmic fairness and artificial intelligence; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues; legal updates; and many more. These courses are designed for human resource professionals, attorneys, supervisors and managers, and equal employment opportunity professionals.
Additional details regarding private sector workshops including course lists, agendas, pricing information, and more, can be found at EEOC Training Institute …
How Can ASA Best Meet Your Needs? Annual Member Survey Now Open
The American Staffing Association strives to provide programs and services that exceed your expectations. The annual member satisfaction survey—which is now open—is an opportunity for you to tell ASA how it’s doing. ASA members should have received a link last week to the three-minute survey. Once you complete it, ASA will enter you into a…
Construction Workforce Shortages Risk Undermining Infrastructure Projects as Most Contractors Struggle to Fill Open Positions
Ninety-three percent of construction firms have open jobs they are trying to fill, according to a survey of nearly 1,300 firms by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. Among those firms, 91% are having trouble filling at least some of those jobs. The most common explanation…
U.S. Department of Labor Will Open Online Portal for Federal Contractors, Subcontractors to Certify Affirmative Action Program Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs on March 31 will open the Contractor Portal, where federal contractors and subcontractors can certify their compliance with annual federal affirmative action program requirements. Contractors within OFCCP’s jurisdiction…
Many Construction Firms Have at Least Some Open Jobs That Are Hard to Fill
Eighty-five percent of construction firms have open jobs they are trying to fill, according to a survey of more than 1,400 firms by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. Among those firms, 88% are having trouble filling at least some of those roles—particularly among the…
2023 California Pay Data Portal to Open on Feb. 1
The 2023 California Pay Data Reporting Portal is set to open on Feb. 1, and reports must be submitted on or before May 8. The pay data reporting law requires employers with one hundred or more employees to file annual pay data reports with the California Civil Rights Department. The law was…
2023 EEO-1 Data Collection to Open April 30 With June 4 Deadline
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its EEO-1 data collection website to announce the data collection for the 2023 EEO-1 Component 1 reports will open April 30. The agency has set June 4 as the deadline for reporting. The notice also indicates the “online Filer Support…
Manpower to Open Job Hubs Inside Select Walmart Stores
Manpower will be opening job hubs in seven Walmart locations across the country. Manpower will offer one-stop convenience to local job seekers. The new Manpower job hubs are designed with efficiency and accessibility in mind and are welcoming to active job seekers or casual shoppers who may want…
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