On Oct. 1, Maryland will become the latest state to require employers to disclose wage ranges and “other compensation” in job postings and upon the request of an applicant. The Maryland Wage Range Transparency Act will apply to both external and internal job postings, any solicitation intended to…
Showcase Your Skills at Staffing World 2024—Staffing’s Got Talent!
This year at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, ASA is introducing an exciting new event: Staffing’s Got Talent, powered by RefAssured. This competition is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your musical talents with the staffing community—whether you’re a singer, guitarist, pianist, or any other kind of performer. This…
A Small Commitment Can Have a Big Impact—Volunteer With ASA
Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights to the staffing industry without a major time commitment? ASA currently has several microvolunteering opportunities open—these small, brief actions can result in a significant benefit for you and for the association. Be featured in Staffing Success magazine in an ASA-certified member spotlight, or the…
Clean Energy Drives Job Growth in U.S. Energy Sector
Clean energy employment accounted for more than half of all jobs added in the U.S. energy sector last year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Energy. In total, the energy sector added 250,000 new jobs in 2023, growing the energy workforce to 8.35 million, the annual U.S. Energy and…
How to Prepare for New York State’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act
New York’s Freeland Isn’t Free Act goes into effect Aug. 28, imposing new requirements on hiring parties to provide written contracts, timely payment, and recordkeeping for freelance workers. The law applies to contracts between a hiring party and a freelance worker for services of at least $800,…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Texas
Texas employers should be aware that the requirements relating to advertising open positions are the same as those under federal law. Texas requirements regarding background checks are generally the same as those under federal law. Under Texas law, criminal background checks are required for…
Construction Employment Increases in 232 of 358 Metro Areas From July 2023 to July 2024
Construction employment rose in 232, or 65%, of 358 metro areas between July 2023 and July 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX added the most construction jobs (11,700 jobs or 5%)…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars Next Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you manage younger workers, prepare for a merger or acquisition, and more. Sept. 3—”Working With the Next Generation: How to Recruit, Hire, and Retain Generation Z“ Generation Z (Americans born between 1997 and 2012) is rapidly entering…
Indeed Hiring Lab: Reasons for Cautious Optimism Around Rising Unemployment
The forces behind the recent increase in the unemployment rate suggest it’s unlikely to immediately turn into a surge, according to an analysis by Indeed Hiring Lab. The unemployment rate has risen 0.55 percentage points on a three-month average basis since its low of 3.5% in January 2023, raising…
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: Growing your direct hire professional placement business The evolving role of automation in recruiting…
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