Nine in 10 (90%) jobs will be disrupted in some way by generative artificial intelligence, according to an economic impact study by Cognizant in partnership with Oxford Economics. AI adoption will skyrocket over the next decade before settling into maturity. Generative AI technology could boost…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Happening This Month
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…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—ASA Quarterly Survey Now Open
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 by Feb. 23βincluding search and placement firmsβwill have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes…
CEOs Are Most Worried About a Recession and Inflation
Just 37% of U.S. chief executive officers say they are prepared for a recession, and 34% say they are prepared for high inflation, according to a survey of more than 1,200 global executives, including 630 global CEOs, by the Conference Board. U.S. CEOs rank recession as the top external concern…
Amazon Laying off Hundreds in Prime Video, Studios in Latest Cuts
Amazon.com Inc. is laying off hundreds of employees in its Prime Video and studios business, the company told employees Wednesday in an email. Amazon held rolling layoffs in late 2022 and early 2023 that ultimately totaled more than 27,000 employees as the company looked to cut costs after…
New York State Issues Updated Minimum Wage Poster
The New York State Department of Labor has issued the updated minimum wage poster for “miscellaneous industry” employees for 2024. The update covers all industries other than hospitality, farm workers, and building service….
Finding a Remote Job Is Getting Harder, Especially if You Want a High-Earning Job
There has been a dip in remote and hybrid job postings since pandemic-era highs. The share of job postings advertising remote or hybrid work options dropped from a peak of 10.3% in February 2022 to 8.3% as of November, according to data from job search site Indeed. This dip is especially prevalent…
Free ASA Webinar This Month—Managing Your Online Reputation
Are you aware of how your online reputation could factor into your ability to persuade clients and attract candidates? Get insights from industry leaders—Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the associationβs satisfaction survey partner, will facilitate a discussion during the ASA webinar “Online Excellence: Why Reputation Matters for Recruiter Success.” It takes place Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2–3…
CFOs Dim Their Outlook
Chief financial officers who rate the current North American economy favorably in the fourth quarter of 2023 plummeted 10 points since the previous quarter, to 47% from 57%, according to a survey of 124 CFOs across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico by Deloitte. Net optimism for CFOs’ own companies’…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Assistance for Small Businesses
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “How the SBAβs Office of the National Ombudsman Supports and Helps Small Companies.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how the U.S. Small Business Administrationβs Office of the National Ombudsman works to help small businesses that feel they are being negatively affected by federal…
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