National Staffing Employee Week is only a couple of weeks away. The annual celebration that honors individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies will take place Sept. 11–17. During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and industry partners organize events and activities aimed at honoring and recognizing the contributions and achievements of temporary and contract employees…
Last Chance to Save: ASA Certification Summer Sale Ends Tomorrow
Time is running outβthere’s just one day left to take advantage of the ASA certification sale and save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals), including certification packages, exams, books, and more. Invest in yourself or your team’s: find out which of the four ASA credentialsβCertified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified…
California Employers: Updated Regulations for Use of Criminal History in Hiring Decisions Go Into Effect Oct. 1
Changes to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act regulations governing how employers can use and consider criminal history in employment decisions will go into effect Oct. 1. Under the act, California employers cannot inquire about, consider, distribute, or disseminate information related…
A Guide to Hiring and Terminations: Worker Classification
Companies should understand the importance of worker classification to avoid violating tax and employment laws. The conservative approach when hiring new workers is to classify them as employees, rather than independent contractors. It is a common misconception that when hiring help on a temporary…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Learn From Women Leaders
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Women in Leadership CEO Series: Journey to the C-Suite.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear a panel of female chief executive officers in the staffing industry discuss their paths to the c-suite—including how they got their start in staffing, challenges theyβve faced, and how…
Nearly Half of Employees Say They Dread Coming to Work at Least Once a Week
The need for mental health support hasn’t waned since the acute stages of the pandemic. Roughly half (49%) of employees feel a sense of dread at work at least once per week, according to meditation and mental health platform Headspace’s 2023 Workforce Attitudes Toward Mental Health report. Workers…
ASA Temporary Help Wage Tool Updated and Expanded
Get employment and wage estimates for more than 800 occupations nationwide, by state and by metropolitan statistical area, with a view of the temporary help services industry. The ASA Temporary Help Wage Tool has been updated and now is available as an easy-to-download Excel file. This resource can help you inform strategic decisions and support…
Welcome New ASA Members
The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Aug. 20. Legacy Healthcare Solutions Mobile, AL The Michelle Martin Group (MMG) Arlington, VA Elite Source Partners LLC Murfreesboro, TN FS Tech Advisors Coronado, CA National Search Group Inc. Miami, FL Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition Inc….
DEI Progress Is a Measurable Objective for Leadership in More Than a Third of U.S. Organizations
Forty-one percent of U.S. companies say that diversity, equity, and inclusion progress is a measurable objective for their organization’s leadership team, according to a survey of 621 human resource professionals by Salary.com. The top two measurable goals are increasing DEI education and…
Minnesota Minimum-Wage Rates Increase as of Jan. 1
Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted 2.5% for inflation on Jan. 1, 2024, to $10.85 an hour for large employers and $8.85 an hour for other state minimum wages. These rates will not apply to work performed in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, which have higher minimum-wage…
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