The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released its preliminary list of the top 10 violations during fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30. In order of most frequently cited, the top 10 violations are: Fall Protection—General Requirements, Hazard Communication, Ladders,…
ZipRecruiter Survey of New Hires Suggests Worker Leverage Is Slipping
Most U.S. workers who started their careers or switched jobs in the past six months found satisfactory jobs after a relatively brief search, but the share who struggled grew, according to the third quarter edition of ZipRecruiter’s Survey of New Hires. Almost all key survey indicators—such as the…
ASA Membership Provides Targeted Learning—Renew Today
ASA members have access to the industry’s most comprehensive and respected educational and professional development resources. Members can cultivate staffing-specific knowledge and acquire expertise that sets them apart from the competition, enhances their operations, and protects them from legal pitfalls. Remember to renew your ASA membership today and continue to Access free, live webinars hosted…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Due Diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Key Accounting and Tax Issues in Staffing Mergers and Acquisitions: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. If you’re considering buying or selling a staffing firm, Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, with Michael Napolitano, CPA, and Marilyn Garcia of Citrin Cooperman, will review the…
2024 Hiring Trends and Challenges
Employers are planning to add headcount in 2024, but are facing challenges finding skilled workers and meeting compensation requirements, according to LaSalle Network’s 2024 Hiring Trends and Challenges report. Nearly three-fourths (74%) of employers plan to add headcount in 2024, targeting key…
Improve Your Talent Advocacy With ASA Certification
Are you looking for a way to increase your ability to attract and advocate for top talent? The ASA Certified Staffing Professional® credential is an essential way to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in talent acquisition and advocacy. ASA-certified staffing professionals are a greater asset to talent because they understand how to…
The Mullings Group Acquires M. J. Moore & Associates
The Mullings Group, a talent acquisition firm headquartered in Delray Beach, FL, has acquired executive search firm M. J. Moore & Associates. The Mullings Group specializes in medical and health technology, life sciences, and emerging high-tech industries. M. J. Moore & Associates focuses on…
Avenica Acquires Arch Advisory Group
Career-launching platform Avenica has announced the acquisition of Arch Advisory Group, a headhunting, executive search, and human capital advisory firm. Both companies share the vision of changing the way the world works by unleashing human potential. The acquisition will allow the companies to…
NFIB Jobs Report: Tight Labor Market Continues to Hinder Main Street
In October, 43% (seasonally adjusted) of all small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating…
State Legislative Wins: ASA Secures Exception to Colorado Ban on Conversion Fees Charged by Health Care Staffing Agencies
Through the remainder of the year in this space, ASA will recap the association’s efforts in successfully defeating or significantly mitigating proposed legislation that would have harmed the staffing industry. In January, the Colorado legislature followed up its new law requiring the registration and licensure of all “supplemental health care staffing agencies” by introducing HB…