Despite low economic optimism, hourly workers are confident about their job prospects, even when it comes to the rise of artificial intelligence, according to a survey of more than 3,000 hourly workers across industries by Branch, a workforce payments platform. While 45% have a negative perception…
GEE Group Announces Results for the Fiscal 2023 Full Year and Fourth Quarter
GEE Group reported revenues of $34.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, down 18% from $41.5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022. The company reported net income of $0.2 million, compared with a net loss of $0.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Contract staffing…
Handbook Updates: The PUMP Act
Employers should take time to review their handbooks and lactation spaces to ensure they are in compliance with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act. Under the PUMP Act, employers are required to provide employees with reasonable break time to express milk for up to…
Have You Used Your Staffing Promo Tool Kit Lately?
All ASA members have access to a host of free resources designed to help them answer frequently asked questions. Get marketing resources that will help your clients and candidates understand the value of using a staffing company—including infographics, member logos, social media tactics, sector-specific FAQs for clients and talent, slide presentations, and much more—in the…
California’s Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Wage Theft Notice
The employee notice required under the California Wage Theft Protection Act must be updated in accordance with Senate Bill 616 and Assembly Bill 636, which go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. SB 616 increases the amount of paid sick leave employers must provide, and AB 636 requires employers to include…
Class of 2022 Employment Rate Matched Prepandemic Level
The employment rates for Class of 2022 bachelor’s degree graduates returned to prepandemic levels after two relatively down years, according to a survey of 344 schools and career centers by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The overall employment rate—the percentage of graduates…
FlexJobs Releases 2024 Remote Work Stats and Trends Report
The majority of people want a fully remote (51%) or hybrid (46%) job, according to the 2024 Remote Work Stats & Trends Report by career service FlexJobs. Six in 10 (63%) say “having remote work” is what’s most important to them in a job, even ahead of salary (61%), having a flexible schedule…
IRS: 2024 Flexible Spending Arrangement Contribution Limit Rises by $150
During open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans through their FSA. For 2024, there is a $150 increase to the…
Fastest-Growing Job in the U.S. Pays Up to $103K a Year Without a College Degree
Wind turbine service technician is the fastest-growing occupation in America right now, with employment in the sector expected to almost double over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wind tech roles are experiencing a major boost thanks in part to the government’s…
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