About three-quarters of independent workers, freelancers, and consultants say they are fairly paid, compared with 70% of part-time employees and 68% of full-time employees, according to a survey of 2,500 U.S. workers by payroll-services provider ADP. The time saved by being their own boss is a big…
Korn Ferry Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year FY 2023 Results of Operations
Korn Ferry reported fee revenue of $730.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, up 1% (up 3% in constant currency) from $721.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022. The company reported net income of $47.5 million, down from $91.7 million in the year-ago quarter. For…
Robinhood Lays Off About 7% of Its Full-Time Employees
Robinhood Markets is eliminating approximately 7% of its full-time employees, or about 150 employees, the online brokerage’s third round of layoffs in just over a year. The layoffs were made to “adjust to volumes and to better align team structures,” stated Jason Warnick, chief financial officer,…
Plan Your Professional Development at Staffing World—Session Descriptions Are Online
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community. You’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth in Charlotte, NC, this fall. Session descriptions are available online. Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major…
With Summer Seasonal Hiring in Swing, Companies Need to Shift Strategy to Compete
More than 70% of companies use the same process for hiring both hourly and white-collar workers, according to a survey of more than 400 human resource professionals by recruiting platform Fountain. Ninety percent said a résumé is important for hourly workers and 65% said they spend at least some…
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: Account rejected by workers’ compensation insurer Reimbursement rates for temporary employees Signing bonuses for…
Starfish Partners Acquires Global People and NinjaJobs
Starfish Partners, an investment and ownership platform for niched professional and mid-to-upper management search specialists, has acquired Global People and NinjaJobs. Global People implements onsite employment solutions for technology, cyber, and professional services companies. NinjaJobs is a…
Tandym Group Acquires Aetea Information Technology
Tandym Group, a national consulting, recruitment, and workforce solutions company, has acquired Aetea Information Technology, a technology staffing firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Aetea provides technology staffing and consulting services to clients ranging from emerging…
Free Online Course Based on Groundbreaking Industry Research
One of the top issues of concern for staffing and recruiting professionals continues to be how they can grow their talent pipeline and overcome the ongoing talent shortage. Communicating to job seekers in a way that resonates with them and captures their interest has never been more critical. ASA conducted extensive research to understand the…
Plan Your Professional Development at Staffing World—Review the Session Descriptions Online
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community this fall. You’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Session descriptions are now available online. Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more…