The average employer-sponsored health insurance premium for U.S. families has increased 7% this year to nearly $24,000, according to a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. companies by KFF. That is compared with just a 1% increase in 2022. Premiums for individual employer coverage climbed at the same…
Free Networking Call Next WeekβSupporting Workers With Disabilities
If you’ve struggled to fill job vacancies, but aren’t targeting qualified talent with disabilities, you are missing a large, untapped talent pool. Learn about common barriers to inclusion and discover practical solutions for developing a welcoming and supportive workplace culture for people with disabilities during the networking call “Effective Practices for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining…
2023 Staffing Industry Playbook Now Available: Get Data on Employment Trends and Business Opportunities
The Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, has recently been released by ASA. This publication provides data-driven information and insights that are critical to strategic planning and business development in a user-friendly format so you can understand the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry during the current economic disruption and evaluate…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Regulations for Health Care Staffing
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Health Care Staffing Laws and Related Regulationsβ2023 Update.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. S. Montaye Sigmon, partner at Akerman LLP, will provide insights into recent developments in health care staffing agency laws and regulations and discuss best practices for ensuring compliance in a complex…
MBA Job Offers in Short Supply as Tech, Finance, Consulting Dial Back Recruiting
Companies are dialing back or delaying hiring job candidates with Masters of Business Administration degrees this fall, a sharp turn from the supercharged recruiting seasons of years past. This year, the three main sectors that hire MBAs at top schools have hit turbulence. Technology giants have…
Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses During Pregnancy: New Tip Sheet From OSHA
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published a new resource on how best to protect pregnant workers from heat-related illnesses. Pregnancy increases the risk of heatstroke or heat exhaustion on…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in South Carolina
Employers in South Carolina should be aware that during the hiring process, they can obtain an applicant’s or employee’s prior criminal history, unless it is a sealed record. However, under federal law, any employment decision based on a criminal record must be job related and consistent with…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Regulations for Health Care Staffing
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Health Care Staffing Laws and Related Regulationsβ2023 Update,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. S. Montaye Sigmon, partner at Akerman LLP, will provide insights into recent developments in health care staffing agency laws and regulations and discuss best practices for ensuring compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. Sponsored by Akerman and presented…
Most Companies Have Turned to Skills-Based Hiring, but There’s a Big Problem: Workers Are Missing Three Key Skills
Nearly half (45%) of companies said they’ve nixed degree requirements for certain roles this year, and 72% said they now practice skills-based hiring by definitively prioritizing skills over certificates—a sign that skills-first attitudes are catching fire, according to a survey of 2,000 companies…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 is now open—don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. Register to take the survey at…
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