The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars will offer lessons from industry leaders, tips on how you can grow your business, and more. Aug. 15—”Engaging and Retaining Professional–Managerial Talent“ To keep talent engaged throughout the entire recruitment process, recruiters need to focus on the relationship with…
Wholesale Inflation in U.S. Edged Up in July from Low Levels
Wholesale prices in the United States increased slightly in July yet still suggested that inflationary pressures have eased this year since reaching alarming heights in 2022. The U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday that its producer price index rose 0.8% last month. The latest figure followed…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Quarterly Survey Closes This Month
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 25 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data. Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have…
Free ASA Webinar Today—New Employment Eligibility Verification Guidance
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “New Form I-9 Compliance and Virtual Verification Update.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Immigration attorney Helen L. Konrad will look at the new Form I-9 released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, review changes to the form instructions, and which employers will remain…
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: Annual performance reviews for remote employees Completing Form I-9 for a rehired employee Obtaining…
U.S. Companies Increasingly Optimistic About Hiring Outlook for Remainder of 2023
The U.S. job market should continue to be hot for the remainder of 2023, as 80% of companies feel positive about the hiring outlook, including hopeful (45%), optimistic (42%), and confident (41%), according to a survey of 1,010 U.S. hiring decision-makers by Express Employment Professionals. The…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—New Employment Eligibility Verification Guidance
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “New Form I-9 Compliance and Virtual Verification Update,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Immigration attorney Helen L. Konrad will look at the new Form I-9 released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, review changes to the form instructions, and which employers will remain eligible to complete Form I-9 verification virtually….
Free Networking Call Next Week—Fostering a Safe Work Environment
Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment, where individuals feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and engage in open dialogue, can drive organizational success. Get insights into fostering a psychologically safe environment during the networking call “Cultivating Psychological Safety in the Workplace,” Wednesday, Aug. 16, 3–4 p.m. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and…
California High Heat Hazard Alert: Employers Must Protect Workers From Heat Illness
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (called Cal/OSHA) is reminding all employers to protect workers from heat illness as high temperatures are forecast throughout the state and the National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings for some areas. Cal/OSHA said it…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improve Client and Talent Interactions
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Unlocking ROI: Maximizing Your Client and Talent Experience Initiatives.” takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, an ASA corporate partner, will speak with panelists representing Best of Staffing award-winning firms—they’ll discuss the lessons they learned while implementing client and talent experience initiatives. Sponsored…
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