Global talent advisory firm ZRG has acquired Ignata Finance Group, a U.K.-based executive search and finance recruitment and interim business. Founded in 2017, Ignata has become a go-to partner for venture capital, private equity, and listed organizations seeking chief financial officers and their…
Reminder: Illinois Equal Pay Registration Certificate Deadline Approaching
The Illinois Equal Pay Act previously was amended to require private businesses with more than 100 employees in Illinois to obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate by March 23 and every two years thereafter. Since the IEPA was amended, the Illinois Department of Labor has provided some…
Some 39% of Employees Believe Current Level of AI Involvement in HR Processes Is Appropriate; 20% Prefer More
Human resource professionals and employees have different perspectives on artificial intelligence, according to a survey of 325 HR professionals and 1,017 employees by Paychex. Four in 10 (41%) employees prefer less AI involvement in HR decisions, with 39% stating the current level of involvement…
Most Cannabis Companies Plan to Hire in 2024
Cannabis salaries in 2023 saw a higher growth rate compared with salaries in noncannabis industries, according to a survey of more than 1,000 employers and cannabis workers by Vangst, a cannabis industry jobs platform. High-value employees experienced significant pay increases, with top-end…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Staffing Industry Data
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing STATSβQuarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Get timely data and hear a reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends based on ASA research and surveys from other industry sources. ASA chief economist Noah Yosif will interpret the data and provide insights on how to successfully navigate…
Manufacturing Conditions Improve at Fastest Pace Since July 2022
February saw an improvement in the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector, with the overall growth rate the fastest since July 2022, according to S&P Global. Input prices rose at a slower pace due to greater availability of raw materials and solid improvement in supplier performance. Although…
Spring Into Compliance: 2024 Planning Checklists for Employers in California, Illinois, and New York
Baker McKenzie has published “to do” lists for California, …
CDC Drops Five-Day Covid-19 Isolation Guidelines
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped its five-day Covid-19 isolation recommendations under new guidance, instead suggesting that people return to normal activities if symptoms improve and they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without needing medicines. The guidelines…
AI Job Roles Come Into Sharper Focus
U.S. employer hiring activity for artificial intelligence skills and job roles reached nearly 200,000 job postings over the past 12 months, according to CompTIA analysis. In recent months, employment opportunities for AI-specific roles or jobs requiring AI skills surpassed a notable threshold,…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars This Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand where the economy is headed, close deals faster, and more. March 5—”Staffing STATSβQuarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series“ Get timely data and hear a reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends based on ASA research and…
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