Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Integrating Trauma-Informed Care Into Recruiting and Retaining Industrial Talent,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In this session presented by the ASA industrial section, learn to train recruiters on improving the employee experience by understanding candidatesβ diverse backgrounds and integrating candidate care into company culture. All ASA webinars are free for ASA…
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street Jobs Openings Dip Slightly in November
Four in 10 (40% seasonally adjusted) of all small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down three points from October, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top…
Business Executives’ Mixed View on Economy Reflects Continued Uncertainty
Business executives don’t have a strong sense of where the economy is headed, and their mixed outlook reflects that, according to the fourth-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 316 qualified responses from certified public accountants who hold leadership roles at their…
More Than Half of U.S. Companies Plan to Increase Hiring in the First Half of 2024
The job market will remain resilient heading into 2024, according to a survey of more than 1,850 managers with hiring responsibilities by Robert Half Inc. Fifty-seven percent of respondents plan to add new permanent jobs in the first six months of the year, while another 39% anticipate hiring for…
New Alabama Law Exempts 2024 Overtime Pay From State Taxation
Under Act No. 2023-41, effective Jan. 1, 2024, hourly paid employees in Alabama will not pay any state income tax on their overtime pay, essentially giving them a pay raise equal to the state income tax rate of 5%. The new law applies…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars This Month
The final weeks of 2023 will offer more opportunities for free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you support your employees, improve gender diversity in the staffing industry, and more. Dec. 12—”Integrating Trauma-Informed Care Into Recruiting and Retaining Industrial Talent“ Learn to train recruiters on improving the employee experience by understanding candidatesβ…
Korn Ferry Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
Korn Ferry reported fee revenue of $704.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, down 3% (down 5% in constant currency) from $727.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. The company reported a net loss of $1.7 million, compared with net income of $73.5 million in the…
Report Shows an Increase in Scammers Posing as Staffing Firms
Job seekers increasingly are being contacted by scammers impersonating well-known staffing firms or job boards, and the offer is always tempting: a few hours of work for a generous salary. The trick is they ask jobseekers to make an upfront payment to cover a permit or other service, with a…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Today
Don’t miss the fourth and final ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2023, presented by ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner. It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. During the fourth quarter update, Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated will offer insights into the trends affecting the industry right now—plus…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Today and 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…
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