Nine in 10 (96%) professional services companies plan to dole out year-end bonuses, up from 57% last year, according to a survey of about 1,700 companies by Robert Half. Fifty-four percent of the firms polled said they’ll offer a bigger payout than last year while 37% plan to award about the same…
ASA Quarterly Survey Closes Friday—Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data
Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 will close this Friday, Dec. 1. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing…
ASA Sues to Enjoin Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act Amendments
On Wednesday, Nov. 22, the American Staffing Association, the Staffing Services Association of Illinois, and three Illinois staffing firms were named plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Labor to immediately and permanently halt enforcement of new amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. The complaint, which was filed in…
Member Sound Off: Sharing Wisdom, Success Through Mentoring
How has mentorship impacted your professional development and career? Find out how your peers answered this question in the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine. Member Sound Off highlights answers to intriguing questions from industry leaders. For this issue, members were asked about participating in the ASA Mentor Match program and other mentoring relationships. Access…
Missouri Minimum Wage Rate Set for Private Employers for 2024
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced the state minimum wage rate for 2024 has been established, according to state law, at $12.30 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Starting on Jan. 1, 2024, the minimum wage may increase or decrease each year depending on…
Apple’s Hiring Bias Case Reveals Big Tech Foreign Worker Dilemma
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $25 million settlement with Apple Inc. over allegations that the company’s hiring process discriminates against U.S. citizens. This marks the second enforcement action against a major U.S. employer related to bias when sponsoring foreign workers for…
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: Options for texting platforms Setting up 401-K plans Identifying workers’ compensation classifications Get involved…
Amazon Announces ‘AI Ready,’ a New Initiative Designed to Provide Free AI Skills Training to Two Million People by 2025
Amazon has launched “AI Ready,” a new initiative aiming to provide free artificial intelligence skills training and education to two million people globally by 2025. Amazon intends to meet this commitment by launching new courses and learning initiatives in AI and scaling existing programs. As…
California Computer Software Employees and Physicians Overtime Exemption Rates for 2024
Under California law, employees can be exempt from overtime regulations only if they fit into a category of work that is considered exempt, such as those employed in administrative, managerial, executive, or professional capacities. There are requirements for each exemption related to the amount…
Minnesota Sick and Safe Time Required Notice to Employees—Sample Notice Released
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has issued a sample employee notice that employers can download for free to inform employees of their rights under the new Minnesota Sick and Safe Time Act. The notice must be provided to all employees in their primary language by Jan. 1, 2024, and at…
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