Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Connecting and Supporting HR in the Corporate World,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. To support an organization, the human resource team must also support itself and protect its members. Attorney Robbin Wilder is a former HR professional who will present tips on how you can help your business—and your HR team—thrive…
Starbucks’ Civility Rule Violates Labor Law, NLRB Judge Says
A National Labor Relations Board judge said a civility rule in Starbucks’ employee handbook could be considered by employees to suppress union activity, so it violates federal labor law. Starbucks’ policy in question states that employees, referred to as partners, “are expected to communicate with…
Plan Your Professional Development to Get Ready for 2024—Register for Staffing World Today
Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth at Staffing World® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Check out the newly released Staffing World Advance Program for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions…
Making Headlines: Vast Majority of Americans Say AI Will Increase Unemployment
As technology and society continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), nearly three-quarters of American adults (74%) fear higher unemployment is on the horizon as a result, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey also found that nearly half (47%) of all employed Americans feel…
California Announces Minimum Wage Increase to $16 Per Hour Starting Jan. 1
California’s minimum wage for all employers will rise to $16.00 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2024, up from the current statewide minimum of $15.50. This follows an annual review by the California Department of Finance to determine whether the minimum wage must be increased due to…
Staffing World Preview: Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes
Legendary U.S. Olympic gymnast, gold medalist, sports entrepreneur, and wellness ambassador Dominique Dawes says that her success in her career and life has been driven by her personal and professional philosophy, which she now shares with audiences across the country. She’ll be sharing it with the staffing industry this fall at Staffing World® 2023, Oct….
Dice Releases Industry Tech Job Reports to Help Recruiters Win Talent in Key Sectors
Career marketplace Dice, a DHI Group Inc. brand, has released its 2023 Industry Tech Job Reports, showing that key industry sectors continue to drive sustained momentum in technology job postings and hiring. The five reports, focused separately on aerospace and defense, finance and banking,…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Starting Next Week
As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants…
Your Industry, Your Impact: Last Chance to Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second 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—Retaining Professional Talent
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Engaging and Retaining Professional–Managerial Talent.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. To keep talent engaged throughout the entire recruitment process, recruiters need to focus on the relationship with candidates and talent. Cody Cope, TSC, CSP, will discuss how you can become a career partner for…
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