The U.S. independent workforce comprises 6.7 million individuals who are estimated to have earned $286 billion in 2022, up nearly 10% from 2021, according to an analysis by Fiverr in partnership with Rockbridge Associates and the Freelancers Union. They represent 4.1% of the U.S. labor force, and…
Employers Are Becoming More Open to Hiring Older Workers
More than three in five employers say they gave a “great deal” or “quite a bit of consideration” to job applicants age 50 and older when recruiting in 2022, according to a survey of 1,876 employers and 5,725 workers by Transamerica Institute. More than half of employers (53%) agree with the…
The Disappearing White-Collar Job
The jobs lost during the recent monthslong spate of white-collar layoffs triggered by overhiring and increasing interest rates may never return, according to corporate executives and economists. Companies are rethinking the value of many white-collar jobs, in what some experts forecast will be a…
NJSA, NJBIA, and ASA File Federal Civil Suit Against New Jersey Temporary Worker Law
On May 5, the New Jersey Staffing Alliance, an ASA-affiliated chapter, along with the New Jersey Business and Industry Association—with support from ASA—filed a civil lawsuit against the state of New Jersey and various institutional and individual defendants in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuit challenges the validity of…
Highlight Your Company’s Successes—One Week Left to Apply for ASA Award Programs
ASA will accept applications for its prestigious professional recognition programs through next Friday, May 19. Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent. The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies. The…
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: Cross-border staffing between the U.S. and Canada General liability insurance coverage for staffing employees…
Kelly Reports First-Quarter 2023 Earnings
Kelly Services reported revenues of $1.27 billion for the first quarter of 2023, down 2.2% (down 1.4% in constant currency) from $1.30 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Kelly reported operating earnings in the first quarter of $10.7 million, compared with earnings of $23.4 million reported in…
BGSF Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
BGSF Inc. reported revenues of $75.3 million in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9% from $68.5 million in the first quarter of 2022. The company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $16.5 million, compared with net income from continuing operations of $15.8 million in the year-ago…
ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey Closes Friday
Time is running out to participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain insight on key trends to help staffing businesses. Preliminary data show that since the survey last ran in 2017 Corporate employee turnover rate is higher Offering benefits to temporary workers is more common Direct hire average time to fill has…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2023 will close next Friday, May 19. 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…
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