On March 11, a federal judge in Chicago issued an injunction barring the state of Illinois from forcing staffing agencies to alter their employee benefit plans to instead provide benefits “equivalent” to those benefits offered by their third-party clients. In August 2023, Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law immediately-effective legislation amending the state’s Day and…
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Employment Slows
Thirty-seven percent (seasonally adjusted) of all small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down two points from January and the lowest reading since January 2021, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The percent of small…
Hiring Confidence Dips as Employers Weather Economic Headwinds
Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. The Net Employment Outlook stands at +22% for Q2, down -2% year-to-year and -4% from Q1. The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000…
‘It Wasn’t Me’: When Respondents Deny Everything and Give You Nothing
During a workplace investigation, a simple denial may sometimes be a sufficient response to an allegation, but there are instances where there is seemingly more to the story than what the respondent is offering. Where there is a need to draw out more information from a respondent, employers should…
Construction Employment Increases in 37 States From January 2023 to January 2024, While 33 States Add Jobs Between December and January
Between January 2023 and January 2024, 37 states added construction jobs, while 13 states and the District of Columbia shed jobs, according to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of federal employment data. California added the most construction employees (44,600 jobs, 5.0%),…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improve Sales Predictability
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Sales Training With Shad Tidler, Part Two: Best Practices to Close Deals Quicker and Become More Predictable With Your Sales,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In the second part of his two-part sales training series, Shad Tidler will discuss how staffing firms can shorten the sales cycle and close deals more…
Fixing Your Voting Policy: A Snapshot of Voting Leave Laws
Employers should double-check that their voting policies match the law before election season rolls around, especially because employers may risk penalties for noncompliance. Some states, such as Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina, do not require employers to grant time off to vote….
Take Advantage of Bonus Professional Development Content From ASA
When you commit to earning the ASA Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® credential, you’ll also receive access to more than 20 on-demand professional development Knowledge Bites—free. Knowledge Bites are three- to five-minute videos on a variety of subjects, from search engine optimization to emotional intelligence,…
Read About the Top Tech Trends for 2024 in Staffing Success Magazine
From generative AI to augmented reality to mobile-focused platform solutions, a handful of technologies are at the forefront for transforming the staffing industry—this year and beyond. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, get a preview of the technological advancements that could revolutionize your work—and the challenges and opportunities they may provide. Access the…
Business Executives Regain Some Optimism as Recession Fears Fade
With recession fears on the wane, business executives reported their highest level of optimism about the U.S. economy’s prospects since the third quarter of 2021, according to the first-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 275 qualified responses from certified public…
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