Between July 2022 and July 2023, 45 states and DC added construction jobs, while industry employment declined in four states and held steady in Vermont, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Texas added the most construction jobs over…
Making Headlines: Vast Majority of Americans Say AI Will Increase Unemployment
As technology and society continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), nearly three-quarters of American adults (74%) fear higher unemployment is on the horizon as a result, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey also found that nearly half (47%) of all employed Americans feel…
Tech Firms Are Slowing Layoffs but Still Not Yet Resuming Hiring
Technology companies aren’t yet increasing hiring after big layoffs over the past year, despite a spike in interest in artificial intelligence, which requires employees with special skills. However, job reductions in the tech industry seemed to slow in June and July and are on track to be even…
Hot OSHA Summer: Regulatory Activity in Full Swing
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published an update to its rule requiring electronic submission of injury and illness data. Under the final rule, establishments with 20 to 249 employees in certain designated industries must continue electronic submissions of OSHA…
New Jersey Amends Unemployment Compensation Law
An amendment to the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law that went into effect July 31 expands employers’ reporting obligations and increases penalties for violations. Previously, employers were required to provide separated employees with a Form BC-10, which includes certain information…
Staffing World Preview: Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes
Legendary U.S. Olympic gymnast, gold medalist, sports entrepreneur, and wellness ambassador Dominique Dawes says that her success in her career and life has been driven by her personal and professional philosophy, which she now shares with audiences across the country. She’ll be sharing it with the staffing industry this fall at Staffing World® 2023, Oct….
Industrial Output Jumps in July on Sharply Higher Utilities Output
Industrial production increased 1.0% in July, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve, on the back of strong utility use from the hot summer weather and a rebound in automobile production. The advance in factory output in July was above expectations of a 0.5% increase, according to a poll by the…
OSHA and NOAA Team Up for Infographic on Preventing Heat Illnesses
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published an infographic on working safely in the heat. Developed in partnership with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,…
Illinois Amends Family Bereavement Leave Act to Provide Extended Child Bereavement Leave
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 4 signed into law the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act, which creates new requirements for Illinois employers with 50 or more…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Starting 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 peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants…
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