Honesty in the workplace is critical to almost all U.S. job seekers, as 96% say it’s at least somewhat important they can be honest with new managers, while 36% believe open communication is absolutely essential, according to a survey of 1,002 adults by Express Employment Professionals. More than…
Open Communication, Professional Development Are Key Incentives for Millennial and Gen Z Nurses
Strong working relationships are a key factor to enhance recruitment and retention of millennial and Generation Z nurses, according to a survey of 1,000 millennial nurses and 250 Gen Z nurses by HCA Healthcare. Nearly half (44%) of millennial and Gen Z nurses rated team and managerial…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Tap Into Your Leadership Potential
Too many American workers put time, but not energy or passion, into their work. But staffing firm leaders can take specific steps to create a working environment that nurtures people and allows them to be creative, productive, and profitable. Learn how to develop your leadership skills during the ASA webinar “Creating an Extraordinary Organization: The…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Tap Into Your Leadership Potential
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Creating an Extraordinary Organization: The Mindset of a Leader,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to develop your leadership skills so you can establish a working environment that nurtures people and allows them to be creative, productive, and profitable. All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Tap Into Your Leadership Potential
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Creating an Extraordinary Organization: The Mindset of a Leader.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to develop your leadership skills so you can establish a working environment that nurtures people and allows them to be creative, productive, and profitable. All ASA webinars are…
Payroll Tax a Mess in the Making
Politico (02/06/12) Seung Min Kim U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) has warned Republican leadership that ongoing negotiations to extend the payroll tax cut are getting nowhere. The possibility of another shorter deal, such as the current two-month extension, has been broached, but Republicans say they will not accept that. “Small-business…
Weekend Payroll-Tax-Cut Talks Fail
Politico (02/12/2012) Jake Sherman; Manu Raju Talks between the two top tax writers in Congress this weekend failed to bridge partisan differences over the payroll tax cut package, increasing the odds of another Washington showdown ahead of an end-of-the-month deadline. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp…
Lawmakers Finalize Payroll-Tax Agreement
Wall Street Journal (02/16/12) Naftali Bendavid; Siobhan Hughes Congressional negotiators working on a deal to extend jobless benefits and a payroll-tax cut say they have finalized an agreement, paving the way for a vote before the policies expire at the end of the month. House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Senate Finance…
Leaks in Jobs Pipeline for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but SeatonCorp Comes Through
Chicago Tribune (08/19/12) Kathy Bergen; Kristen Mack; Wailin Wong A Chicago Tribune review of job announcements from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel indicates the jobs pipeline may not be quite as robust as his pronouncements would indicate. Emanuel’s office says eight companies have committed to moving their corporate or regional headquarters to Chicago and 28 companies…
Welcome New ASA Members
The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week of Sept. 16. Adam Personnel Inc. New York, NY Agente Technical Colleyville, TX Assurance Staffing Camp Hill, PA ConSol Partners Los Angeles, CA DP Personnel Cookeville, TN Eagle Valley Temps Avon, CO Emerging Blue San Francisco, CA Merry…