Retailers appear to be ramping up for a strong spending season, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. So far this season, Challenger has tracked 334,850 seasonal hiring plans, which differ from the numbers provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Companies announcing seasonal…
Come to the Annual Member Meeting at Staffing World
ASA encourages its members to attend the association’s annual membership meeting, held in conjunction with Staffing World® 2024 next month. The meeting will be part of the super session and keynote presentation that begins Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 8:30 a.m. Central time. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from leading staffing executives on the emerging…
Last Chance to Save on Staffing World Registration
Don’t miss Staffing World® 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo—your opportunity to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This year’s event takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. That’s also where THRIVE Live and two preconvention…
John Ruffini Is the 2024 ASA Volunteer of the Year
ASA has named John Ruffini, vice president of professional development at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. The Volunteer of the Year award is selected through nominations from volunteer peers from across the country. “John Ruffini’s commitment to leadership and service has earned him respect throughout the staffing industry,” said Richard Wahlquist,…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Technological Security
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Staffing Business Against Online Threats.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly digital world, it’s critical for businesses across all industries, including staffing firms, to protect themselves against cybercrime. A panel of cybersecurity experts will provide valuable insights to ensure…
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: Defining a contract employee’s “break in service” Getting ready for Staffing World 2024 How…
Online Labor Demand Increases in August
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index rose in August to 122.3, up from a downwardly revised 117.2 in July. The 4.3% increase between August and July followed a 3.0% decrease between July and June. Overall, the index is down 14.5% from one year ago…
Resources for California Employers to Track and Confirm Their State and Local Minimum Wage Requirements
California’s hourly minimum wage rose to $16 on Jan. 1, while the base salary requirement for California employees exempt under the administrative, professional, and executive exemptions rose to $66,560 annually. To help employers keep track of both statewide minimum wage requirements and local…
City of Denver Warns Clients Using Online Job Platforms of Potential Liability
On Sept. 10, the labor division of the auditor’s office of the city of Denver sent a letter to clients of the online platform Instawork, informing them of their potential liability for Instawork’s misclassification of workers as independent contractors. The city asserts that these clients share potential joint liability for wage and other violations. The…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improving Technological Security
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Staffing Business Against Online Threats>,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly digital world, it’s critical for businesses across all industries, including staffing firms, to protect themselves against cybercrime. A panel of cybersecurity experts will provide valuable insights to ensure your firm maintains its cybersecurity, compliance, and…
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