The U.S. technology industry continues to shed jobs, with Salesforce cutting hundreds of jobs this week. Salesforce did not disclose how many workers were let go. Online real estate brokerage firm Redfin plans to lay off 862 employees, or about 13% of its workforce.<br…
Online Labor Demand Edges Down in October
The Conference Board-Emsi Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine Index declined in October to 161.3, down from 162.7 in September. The 0.9% decrease between October and September follows a 4.3% increase between August and September. Overall, the index is down 4.3% from a year ago.<br…
More Workers Get Side Hustles to Keep Up With Rising Costs
Nearly three-quarters of workers said they need additional work to make enough income due to inflation, according to a survey of more than 1,700 U.S.-based employees by ASA corporate partner Monster. Some recruiters say it isn’t just blue-collar workers seeking extra work this year. People in…
ASA Quarterly Survey Now Open—Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2022 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks…
The Reserves Network Acquires Celebrity Staff, Two Additional Brands From C&A Industries
Fairview Park, OH-based the Reserves Network, a staffing firm operating in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, engineering, call centers, finance, real estate, government, and health care, has acquired Celebrity Staff and the nonclinical staffing business divisions of C&A Industries. These…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Wisconsin
Wisconsin employers should be aware that the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act prohibits an employer from discriminating against any applicant or employee because of an arrest or conviction record, unless the employer can establish that there is a relationship between the job and the offense. Private…
BLS: Staffing Employment Increased in October
Temporary help employment rose 0.4% (11,800 jobs) from September to October, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Note: initial BLS estimates on seasonally adjusted temporary help services employment data tend to be materially revised…
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: Asking applicants about past convictions Offering training services to candidates Updated drug policy addressing…
Network in Your Niche—Virtual Networking Calls Start Next Week
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 sector-specific peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Maryland
Maryland employers should be aware of the state’s Ban-the-Box law, which prohibits criminal background inquiries at the initial application stage, and the Second Chance Act, which allows an individual to petition the court to shield certain specific misdemeanor convictions from public disclosure….
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