Montana employers should be aware of several state laws governing the hiring process. Private employers cannot be held liable for negligent hiring or employment of an individual with a criminal record if the employee commits acts outside the scope of employment and the employer acted reasonably…
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: Guarantee models for professional placements How to get started as a new ASA member…
ASA Releases 2023 Staffing Industry Playbook
The Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, has just 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…
Service Sector Stagnates in September, as Demand Conditions Wane Further
The U.S. services economy saw a subdued end to the third quarter, as business activity stagnated amid weak demand conditions, according to S&P Global. Broadly unchanged levels of business activity stemmed from a second successive monthly drop in new orders. Companies depleted their backlogs of…
Meta to Lay Off Employees in Metaverse Silicon Unit
Meta is laying off employees in the unit of its metaverse-oriented Reality Labs division focused on creating custom silicon, according to sources. Reuters was not able to determine the extent of the cuts to the silicon unit, called Facebook Agile Silicon Team, or FAST. The FAST unit has about 600…
Managing the Employment Relationship in California
California has a number of state-specific employment laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and the California Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014. Additionally, the…
Help Advance the Industry by Volunteering With ASA
ASA members have a range of opportunities to contribute their skills and insights to help advance the staffing industry by serving on volunteer committees and councils. The association needs your skills, insight, and unique perspective so it can continue to provide timely, valuable resources to members. Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars This Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you stay up-to-date on state laws affecting your business, understand where the industry and economy are headed, and more. Oct. 10—”Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy“ In an increasingly online world, businesses…
A Packed Schedule Ahead Today at Staffing World
This morning at Staffing World® 2023, the ASA annual convention and expo, attendees got their day started during an inspiring and compelling Super Session, where they met Dr. Kelly M. Byrd, the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year (sponsored by PMC Insurance Group); voted on the slate of officers for the association’s board of…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Happening 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 peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants…
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