The publication of major U.S. economic data, including employment and inflation reports of critical importance to policymakers, will be suspended indefinitely should the federal government shut down at the end of this week, a government official said. Policymakers at the U.S. Federal Reserve,…
Economic Challenges and Labor Market Frustrations Continue to Plague Job Seekers
Job seekers are facing concerning economic challenges and ongoing frustrations with the labor market, according to a survey of more than 1,400 job seekers by Aerotek Inc. Seven in 10 (70.7%) respondents have not received a pay raise based on inflation in the past year, and 77.3% indicated their…
Free ASA Webinar Today—How to Sell Your Business
Don’t miss today’s ASA webinar “Selling a Staffing Business: Preparations and Considerations for Success,” 2β3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys James Rieger and Jason Rimland of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will detail the considerations, challenges, and nuances of preparing your staffing firm for sale. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP. All ASA…
Many New Hires Regret Their Decision Within a Week
Companies have just 44 days on average to convince new hires to stay and first impressions make a lasting impression, for better or worse, according to a study of 1,565 full-time U.S. employees and 500 human resource professionals on new onboarding by BambooHR, a cloud-based human resource…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—How to Sell Your Business
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Selling a Staffing Business: Preparations and Considerations for Success,” 2β3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys James Rieger and Jason Rimland of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will detail the considerations, challenges, and nuances of preparing your staffing firm for sale. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP. All ASA…
A Contractor’s Guide to the Impending Government Shutdown
As a potential federal government shutdown looms, contractors should take steps to prepare now, keeping in mind that they are obligated to continue performance unless they hear otherwise from the government. First, they should contact their contracting agencies for guidance on the status of their…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in California
During the hiring process, employers in California should keep in mind that they generally are prohibited from making any nonjob-related inquiries of applicants or employees that directly or indirectly express a limitation, specification, or discrimination about any protected characteristic. They…
U.S. Inflation-Adjusted Tech Salaries Plummet to a Five-Year Low
The technology talent market has seen dramatic shifts from 2022 to the first half of 2023, fueling tension and misalignment between recruiter and job candidate expectations, according to the annual State of Tech Salaries Report by Hired, an artificial intelligence-driven marketplace matching tech…
Most Workers Say They’ve Had at Least One Toxic Boss
The vast majority of workers (87%) have had one (57%) or more than one (30%) toxic boss or manager in their career, according to a survey of more than 8,400 U.S. workers by career service FlexJobs. Being a poor communicator (43%), acting dismissively (41%), and micromanaging (40%) were the top…
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…
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