Employers typically conduct four interviews with an entry-level candidate before extending a job offer, according to a survey of 2,175 hiring managers in the U.S. by Robert Half. But the process moves fairly quickly, with companies taking five weeks on average to make a hire. Fewer than one in…
BLS: Staffing Employment Declines in March
Temporary help employment declined 0.3% (-10,700 jobs) from February to March, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Note: initial BLS estimates on seasonally adjusted temporary help services employment data tend to be materially revised…
ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey Now Open
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first 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,…
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: April is National Volunteer Month Free resources for candidate training Notification forms for converting…
Is Your Company Award-Winning? Make 2023 Your Year to Shine at a National Level.
Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Care Awards, ASA Elevate Awards, and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 19….
Labor Market Loosening as Job Openings Approach Two-Year Low
Job openings were down 632,000 to 9.9 million on the last day of February, the lowest level since May 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast 10.4 million job openings. The number of hires dropped to 6.2 million from 6.3 million in…
Network in Your Niche—Virtual Networking Calls Start This Month
As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a sector-specific peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA…
Questions to Ask About Your Compensation Practices
Employers should look closely at how they compensate employees to ensure employees are being paid appropriately. For employers that cannot offer higher salaries, they can remain competitive by offering new hire signing bonuses, home office allowances, bonus opportunities, paid professional…
This Month, Don’t Miss THRIVE, a Virtual Event for Women in the Industry
Learn from and connect with inspiring women leaders during THRIVE Virtual, a half-day event full of high-impact content designed to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach. Brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, it takes place Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Learn more…
Accountants’ Salaries Are Rising, but It May Not Add Up to More Accountants
The salaries offered to U.S. accountants and auditors last year climbed at their quickest pace in recent years. On average, U.S. accountants and auditors’ offered starting salaries for entry-level jobs rose 13% to nearly $61,000 a year in 2022 from a year earlier, compared with increases of 4% in…
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