Planning for the quickly approaching H-1B cap season is among the most important items on the human resource department’s must-do list at year’s end. The key is registering for H-1B selection. The online registration and lottery selection process for the upcoming H-1B cap season is user-friendly…
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: ASA Central year in review Supporting employees’ mental health Year-end staff party plans Get…
Companies Turn to Contract Workers in Face of Recession Fears
U.S. businesses increasingly are hiring workers on temporary contracts as recession fears discourage companies from adding more permanent employees. Employers posted 26% more openings for contract roles between May and November than in the same period last year, according to data from LinkedIn….
New Jersey Anti-Staffing Bill Delayed Until Next Year
For the third month in a row, an intense advocacy effort caused another postponement of a vote by the New Jersey State Senate on A 1474, ending any chance of passage this year. The effort was led by ASA; the New Jersey Staffing Alliance, an ASA-affiliated chapter; and their member staffing agencies. The bill, which…
Relaunched for 2023: ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey Now Open
Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself…
Employers Are Deflating Salaries in Job Listings to Keep Pay Down
The maximum salary disclosed in job listings may be closer to the middle of the salary range than the top, according to human resource executives and pay experts. Employers are broadly interpreting laws meant to make pay more transparent, but compensation specialists and some HR chiefs say lowball…
Amazon’s Security Chief Keeps Focus on Recruiting and Retaining Talent
Amazon.com Inc. is relying on a combination of internal training and active recruitment to help deal with a global cyber talent shortage, says Stephen Schmidt, Amazon chief security officer. The cybersecurity talent gap increased by 26.2% over the past year to approximately 3.4 million unfilled…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Today
Don’t miss today’s ASA State of the Industry webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the fourth and final installment of 2022, looking at issues related to internal employees. Topics addressed include employee engagement, attrition, investments in personal and professional development, hybrid and remote work, and knowing…
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: Conducting site safety inspections Revising client job posts Tracking employees’ paid time off Get…
Relaunched for 2023: ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey Now Open
Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself…
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