The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is offering a labor law webinar for Hospitality Worker Appreciation Day. This multi-agency event will provide information on the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions as well as requirements under the…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Forecasting 2024
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA and the Industry in 2024βYour Industry Forecast for the Year Ahead,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear about key issues, trends, and forecasts for the year ahead from ASA executivesβincluding chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist; president Stephen C. Dwyer, Esq.; and chief economist Noah Yosifβand learn what strategic priorities ASA…
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Hiring Plans Continue to Slide
A seasonally adjusted net 14% of small business owners plan to create new jobs in the next three months, down two points from December and the lowest level since May 2020, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Thirty-nine percent of all owners (seasonally adjusted) reported…
2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
The U.S. construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2024 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors. Based on historical U.S. Census Bureau Job-to-Job…
Nearly All Talent Acquisition Teams Leverage AI and Automation Amidst Hiring Challenges
On average, talent acquisition teams hit just 51.3% of their hiring goals in 2023, according to a survey of 525 talent, human resource, and recruiting leaders across the U.S. by meeting scheduling software firm GoodTime. Four in 10 (44%) TA leaders said hiring became more competitive in the last…
Plan for These Free Upcoming ASA Webinars
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you consistently fill your sales pipeline, prepare to capitalize on industry trends in the year ahead, and more. Feb. 6—”ASA and the Industry in 2024βYour Industry Forecast for the Year Ahead“ Hear about key issues, trends, and…
Robert Half Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
Robert Half Inc. reported revenues of $1.47 billion for the fourth quarter of 2023, down from $1.73 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022. Net income totaled $87.3 million, down from $147.7 million in the year-ago quarter. U.S. revenues were down 16.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with…
Workplace Mental Health: OSHA Publishes Fact Sheet
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a new fact sheet that aims to help employers prioritize the mental health of their employees. Available in English and …
New York Enacts Sweeping Changes to Independent Contractor Arrangements
New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act imposes contract, payment, recordkeeping, and antidiscrimination requirements on companies that hire freelancers. The act is broad in its scope. Any independent contractor hired for services of $800 or more is a freelance worker under the act. All…
Explore the Newly Refreshed ASA Website—Featuring Enhanced Content, Search, and More
The American Staffing Association’s website, americanstaffing.net, has just been refreshed to improve its functionality and appearance. The site now features a significantly enhanced search engine, updated menus and navigation, personalized content recommendations, and more. You will need to be logged in to access all the new features. If you have forgotten your user name or…
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