Despite companies’ continued hiring optimism, 92% expect to face challenges over the next year, according to a survey of 1,007 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express Employment Professionals. That is the highest level since the survey began in 2020. At the top of the list of expected obstacles in…
Help Clients Understand Their Obligations With the Updated Joint Employment Tool Kit
Are your clients confused about the various laws and rules pertaining to joint employment in third-party staffing arrangements—especially in light of the U.S. Department of Laborβs recent rescission of the Trump-era joint employer legal test? To assist members in addressing clientβs questions and concerns regarding joint employment, ASA has updated the ASA Joint Employment Tool…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary,…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Managing Your Online Reputation
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Online Excellence: Why Reputation Matters for Recruiter Success.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear industry leaders address the role that reputation plays in staffing client and job seeker decision making in a panel discussion facilitated by Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the associationβs satisfaction survey…
Elwood Staffing Expands National Footprint With Acquisition of BelFlex Staffing Network
Elwood Staffing announced its acquisition of BelFlex Staffing Network, a provider of commercial staffing and flexible workforce solutions headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Elwood Staffing said the transaction complements the company’s national footprint, adding 26 branch locations in 19 new…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Managing Your Online Reputation
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Online Excellence: Why Reputation Matters for Recruiter Success,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear industry leaders address the role that reputation plays in staffing client and job seeker decision making in a panel discussion facilitated by Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the associationβs satisfaction survey partner. All ASA webinars are free for…
POWR Act Shifts Antidiscrimination Paradigm in Colorado Workplaces
On Aug. 7, 2023, the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights Act went into effect, significantly overhauling and expanding the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. The POWR Act adopts a much lower threshold that workers must satisfy to prevail on employment-related harassment and discrimination…
Help Prevent Workplace Harassment; Comply With the Law
Provide training for temporary workers—and comply with the law—with cost-effective and state-specific training. ASA offers a comprehensive online course specifically for staffing company use. ASA has partnered with Kantola Training Solutions to provide full-service training for the temporary workers staffing companies employ. It allows you to track candidate and employee progress, download status reports, and…
Rising Health Insurance Premiums Linked to Wage Stagnation, Study Finds
Rising premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance have reduced wages, with families losing an average of more than $125,000 in earnings over the last three decades as a result, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open that looked at data on compensation and…
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: Improving a staffing company’s online reviews LinkedIn tools for recruiters Top staffing trends for…