Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Scaling Your Direct Hire Business for Success,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. When a direct hire business hits a plateau in its development, there are approaches you can use to get it growing again. Thomas Kosnik of Visus Group will focus on aspects of scaling a direct hire business, including how…
Long and Potentially Challenging Road for Job Seekers as Employers Gain Upper Hand
More than one-third of employed American job seekers are on the hunt for better opportunities (35%) but may be in for a long, and potentially challenging, journey as most say employers have the upper hand (61%), according to a survey of 1,010 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express Employment…
Upwork Unveils Top Generative AI-Related Searches and Hires in First Half of 2023
Upwork Inc. has released new platform data examining the skillset composition of talent and the search and hiring behaviors of companies in relation to Upwork’s fastest-growing category: generative artificial intelligence. Recent Upwork research reported in June surveying 1,400 U.S. business…
New NFIB Survey: Increased Financing Costs Top the List of Credit Concerns for Small Business Owners
Twenty-one percent of small business owners borrowed or tried to borrow from a bank or credit union in the last three months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Of those borrowing, 32% were very satisfied with the amount and terms offered for the financing received. Over…
EEOC Adopts New Strategic Plan
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has approved its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026. Implementation will begin immediately. Highlights of the new strategic plan include increased focus on systemic…
Participate in the 2023 Gender Equity Benchmarking SurveyβDeadline This Week
The staffing and recruiting industry can play a unique role in promoting and advancing gender equity in business, particularly in positions of leadership. The 2023 Gender Equity Benchmark Survey by the Women Business Collaborative—presented with support from ASA, the National Association of Personnel Services, Staffing Industry Analysts, and TechServe Alliance—will provide a new benchmark to…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Caring for the HR Team
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Connecting and Supporting HR in the Corporate World.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. To support an organization, the human resource team must also support itself and protect its members. Attorney Robbin Wilder is a former HR professional who will present tips on how you…
Four in 10 Workers Say Generative AI Will Have a Positive Impact on Their Career
The use of generative artificial intelligence has workers feeling optimistic about their skills and career prospects, according to a survey of more than 2,500 workers in the U.S. by Robert Half. Forty-one percent say generative AI will have a positive impact on their career, compared with 14% who…
The Power of Skills-First Hiring
Skills-first hiring is crucial to the future of work, the economy, and the country by helping organizations harness the power of diversity, attract and retain top talent, cultivate resilience, enhance employee engagement, and achieve market advantage, according to OneTen, a coalition of leading…
States’ Increased Policing of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace Serves as Important Reminder to Employers
Employers should be aware of numerous state laws governing the use of artificial intelligence technologies in employment decisions. Illinois’ Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act requires employers that use AI to analyze video interviews to provide notice prior to the interview, explain to…
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