Forty-five percent of business leaders say their company currently offers etiquette training, according to a survey of 1,548 business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com. Among this group, 99% say the classes have been highly or somewhat successful. Additionally, 20% of business leaders say their company…
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: Calculating bonuses for internal employees Proposed new employment laws in Chicago Researching candidates on…
Court Declines to Enjoin New Jersey Temporary Worker Rights Law
A federal court yesterday denied the staffing industry’s motion to enjoin the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights Law enacted by the New Jersey legislature earlier this year. Despite finding that the law likely will result in irreparable harm to many staffing firms, the court held that the industry’s arguments that the law is unconstitutional were…
Employers Prefer In-Person Interviews, but Some Fold in Virtual Components
Job seekers should prepare to meet with potential employers at least once during the hiring process, because 51% of U.S. hiring managers say they prefer to interview candidates face-to-face instead of through a screen or phone, according to a survey of 1,010 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express…
Manage Your Brand on Employee Review Sites
There are numerous websites that allow employees to leave reviews, and the two main sites are Glassdoor and Indeed. As part of providing information to active job seekers, these platforms also allow for the posting of reviews from current employees. Online reviews are a big part of a company’s…
New Florida Workers’ Compensation Rules in Effect for Employer Penalties, Exemptions
New Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation rules took effect on July 18, including new requirements for workers’ comp exemptions for corporate officers and penalties for companies that do not obtain workers’ comp insurance. There is a 15% penalty reduction if companies take an online course at…
Staffing World Delivers More Than 20 Continuing Education Hours—Register 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. Session descriptions are available online. Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12…
Get State-Mandated Harassment Prevention Training for Temporary Workers
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…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales 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,…
Majority of Schools Use Contract Health Care Professionals as Challenges Grow
Some 52% of public school administrators say their schools are understaffed with health care professionals, according to a survey based on 243 responses by AMN Healthcare. More than one-quarter of public schools (27%) lack a school psychologist, 21% do not have a registered nurse, and 17% do not…
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