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…
What Employers Should Know About the Latest CDC Covid-19 Guidance
New Covid-19 isolation guidance released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on March 1 indicates that Covid-19 should be treated like other respiratory viruses. Under CDC’s Respiratory…
Don’t Automatically Dismiss the Ever-Complaining Employee
In Caudle v. Hard Drive Express Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed the trial court’s decision and found sufficient grounds to support a retaliation claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The case involved a truck driver who had complained about various…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Preventing Workplace Hazards
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative Bulletin Series: Warehousing and Ergonomics.” It takes place today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments, as well as…
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: Conversion terms for temporary-to-hire Demand-based pricing for staffing Which artificial intelligence tools staffing firms…
Beige Book: Economic Activity Rose a Bit
Economic activity increased slightly, on balance, since the prior “beige book period,” with eight districts reporting slight to modest growth in activity, three others reporting no change, and one district noting a slight softening. Manufacturing activity was largely unchanged. The outlook for…
Complying With Pay Transparency Obligations: What New York City’s Recent Enforcement Activity Signals for Employers in 2024
New York City’s pay transparency law, codified at Section 8-107(32) of the Administrative Code of the New York City Human Rights Law, went into effect more than a year ago. The law requires employers to include a good faith salary range for every job posting. As of Jan. 24, the New York City…
New York City Publishes Workers’ Bill of Rights
On March 1, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection released its newly expanded Workers’ Bill of Rights, which provides information about the rights and protections of employees,…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Preventing Workplace Hazards
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative Bulletin Series: Warehousing and Ergonomics,” 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new national emphasis program to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments, as well as the new ergonomics standard OSHA is exploring,…
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