Store traffic and shopper demand are up year-to-year, and almost all retailers (96%)—up from 40% in 2022—plan to increase headcount in stores for the 2023 holiday shopping season, according to a survey of 500 retail executives and managers by human resource, payroll, and workforce management…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary,…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Staffing Industry-Specific Data
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—The 2023 Staffing Industry Playbook.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. The ASA Staffing STATS webinar series provides members with timely data and reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends. In the third webinar of the series for this year, get a strategic…
Biden Administration Announces Tool Kit for ‘Recovery Ready Workplaces’
The Biden Administration has issued a Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit: Guidance and Resources for Private and Public Sector Employers, which is a component of the administration’s efforts to address the opioid epidemic. It offers information, tools, and resources to help companies effectively…
Starting Today: Save 30% on ASA Certification Packages
Investing in the career development of your internal team sends a powerful message about your company. Before the year ends, purchase ASA certification packages for your employees to show them you value their future with your firm. Through Dec. 31, youβll get a 30% discount on certification productsβincluding certification packages, a la carte study materials,…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Staffing Industry-Specific Data
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—The 2023 Staffing Industry Playbook,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. The ASA Staffing STATS webinar series provides members with timely data and reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends. In the third webinar of the series for this year, get a strategic look at data and analysis from the…
Honda Hikes U.S. Production Workers’ Pay After UAW Deals With Detroit Three
Honda Motor said on Friday it is implementing an 11% pay hike for production workers at its U.S. facilities as of January. The company also said it will cut the time it takes for a worker to get to the top-wage tier to three years from six. The nonunionized, Japanese automaker has more than 23,000…
Managing the Employment Relationship in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the state-specific laws governing the employment relationship include Title 27 of the Labor and Employment Wyoming Statutes, which cover payment of wages, fair employment practices, unemployment, and workers’ compensation, and Wyoming’s Administrative Rules, which govern labor…
Illinois Delays Equal Pay and Benefits Mandate
On Nov. 9, the Illinois legislature passed HB 3641, delaying the equal pay and benefits mandate under the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. The mandate requires staffing agencies to provide temporary employees with equal pay and benefits after an employee has worked 90 days. HB 3641 provides that calculation of the 90-day waiting period…
Bullhorn Survey: Temporary Workers More Likely to Be Loyal to Staffing Firms That Provide a Smooth Hiring Experience
Temporary workers expect a smooth experience at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle, according to a survey of more than 1,000 temporary workers globally by ASA-corporate partner Bullhorn. Roughly two-thirds (68%) of temporary workers would work with their staffing firm again, an increase from…
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