Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ICHRAsβThe Ultimate Major Medical Coverage for Staffing Firms,” 2β3 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 exposureβat a low, predictable costβin this program presented by Aaron Lesher of IAG. Sponsored by…
Deloitte: CFOs See Economic Conditions Improving
More than half (59%) of chief financial officers rate the current North American economy as good or very good, up from 47% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a survey of 116 CFOs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico by Deloitte. For the year ahead, 54% of CFOs expect economic conditions in…
New Study Shows Wave of AI-Upskilling Among Independent Workers
Three in 10 (37%) independent workers are incorporating generative artificial intelligence into their daily tasks, with 59% using it across various applications, according to research by MBO Partners. Despite being a relatively new technology, 74% of independent workers already are familiar with…
ASA Workforce Monitor: Workers Say Age Puts Them at a Disadvantage in Job Searches
A staggering 78% of Baby Boomers (ages 60–78) believe their age would be a contributing factor when being considered for a new position, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor® study commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll. By comparison, 55% of Gen Z (ages 18–27) feel this way,…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Gender Inclusiveness in the Industry
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Celebrating Womenβs History Month: Uniting to Inspire Inclusion.” It takes place today from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. ASA, ClearEdge, TechServe Alliance, Staffing Industry Analysts, National Association of Personnel Services, and Women Business Collaborative have teamed up to celebrate Womenβs History Month and present a program on gender inclusiveness…
ZRG Acquires Wiser Partners
Global talent advisory firm ZRG has acquired Wiser Partners, a Cincinnati-based retained executive search firm with offices across the U.S. Wiser Partners’ searches focus on functional roles in marketing leadership and go to market jobs across industries with a strong track record in the consumer…
Talent Index Shows Majority of Employees Are Seeking New Jobs
Fifty-eight percent of currently employed talent is job searching, and overall job satisfaction is down compared with last year, according to the second annual Talent Index by staffing and recruiting firm LaSalle Network. Among respondents who are job searching, the No. 1 job-search challenge they…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Gender Equity in Industry Leadership
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Celebrating Womenβs History Month: Leading With Gender-Equitable Boards and Leadership Teams.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In this discussion hosted by the ASA women in leadership interest group, hear about the importance of gender-equitable boards and executive leadership teams in the staffing industry, and…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Gender Inclusiveness in the Industry
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Celebrating Womenβs History Month: Uniting to Inspire Inclusion,” 12:30–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. ASA, ClearEdge, TechServe Alliance, Staffing Industry Analysts, National Association of Personnel Services, and Women Business Collaborative have teamed up to celebrate Womenβs History Month and present a program on gender inclusiveness in the staffing industry. Panelists Eric Gregg…
Optimism on Main Street Declines as Inflation Looms as Top Challenge
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index decreased in February to 89.4, marking the 26th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important business problem in…
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