Staffing Worldยฎ, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing communityโplus keynote speakers Mike Krzyzewski (known by fans as “Coach K”), the coach of Duke University menโs basketball team who led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals (the opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty…
Finance Emerges as the Top Choice for Gen Z
There are 56,478 open jobs at major U.S. financial institutions, ranging from technology to sales, according to Glider AI. The finance industry rose from fifth in 2021 to first in 2023 among Generation Z job seekers in the CFA Institute’s latest report.
Glider AI’s research also shows a…
U.S.-Born Workers Not Filling Up Immigrant Jobs
A decline in immigration during the pandemic corresponded to a decrease in employment in such industries as retail, social assistance, accommodation and food services, and nondurable goods manufacturing, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The researchers…
As Recession Fears Fade, Business Executives’ Outlook on the U.S. Economy Brightens a Bit
With concerns about inflation and a potential recession ticking down, business executives have grown guardedly less pessimistic about the U.S. economy’s prospects, according to the third-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 401 qualified responses from certified public…
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Business Owners Look to Raise Compensation in Coming Months
Forty percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, down two points from last month and the lowest level since February 2021, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Seasonally adjusted, a net 36% of…
Texas Legislation Provides Employers Regulatory Uniformity
The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, House Bill 2127, goes into effect on Sept. 1 and precludes all municipalities and counties in Texas from adopting or enforcing ordinances regulating conduct with respect to certain subject matters, including labor. The TRCA will have the effect of nullifying…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars Next Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you strengthen your firmโs operational foundations, understand where the industry and economy are headed, and more. Sept. 5—”Organizational Readiness: Planting the Seeds of Growth in Uncertain Economic Times“ If the current state of the economy has you…
Discounts End Tomorrow: Register for Staffing World Now
Is your staffing company among the best and the brightest in the industry? Are you part of a forward-looking company poised for growth in 2024? Are you among these standout staffing companies? The companies attending Staffing Worldยฎ 2023, Oct. 3โ5 in Charlotte, NC, are well on their way toward increased market share; streamlined technology solutions;…
Indeed Offers $10,000 to Transgender Employees Seeking to Relocate
Online job search company Indeed is offering transgender employees who want to relocate for care or support a $10,000 benefit to cover expenses. The benefit was announced to employees and went into effect in July. The benefit is geared toward U.S.-based employees and immediate family members who…
Soft Skills Key to the Evolving Workplace
Employers say soft skills remain of high importance for all workers, according to a survey of 1,000 employees and managers by Business Name Generator. Eighty-four percent of respondents said prospective employees need to…
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