Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. During the ASA certification sale, you’ll save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals)—including certification packages, exams, books, and more. Find out which of the four ASA credentials—Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improve Client and Talent Interactions
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Unlocking ROI: Maximizing Your Client and Talent Experience Initiatives,” 2–3 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 by ClearlyRated. All ASA webinars are…
Labor Forecast Predicts 4.3% Decrease in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2023 Third Quarter
Demand for temporary workers in the U.S. is expected to decrease 4.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the 2023 third quarter, when compared with the same period in 2022, according to the Palmer Forecast by G. Palmer & Associates. Demand has been softening since the fourth quarter of 2022. The…
New Florida Immigration Law May Have Crippling Effects
Employers will bear a significant burden stemming from an immigration bill that went into effect on July 1 in Florida. Private companies employing 25 or more workers must begin using the federal E-Verify system if they do not already do so. Employers must also implement plans to ensure compliance…
Unlock Employee Resource Group Potential—Read Staffing Success Magazine
Employee resource groups typically seek to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, in alignment with company goals—but they can also boost company retention, cultivate talent, and create new opportunities for advancement. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, read how leaders in the field are implementing these impactful groups as part of their overall…
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street Job Market Remains Challenging
Forty-two percent of small business owners (seasonally adjusted) reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem…
Business Activity Growth Eases as Demand Conditions Soften in July
The seasonally adjusted U.S. Services Business Activity Index posted 52.3 in July, down from 54.4 in June, according to S&P Global. The latest data signaled a modest and slower expansion in business activity at service providers. Business activity and new orders increased again, albeit at slower…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Balancing Drug Policies and Marijuana Legalization
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The THC Dilemma: Drug Testing Policies in the Age of Marijuana Legalization.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. With many municipalities passing laws to protect job applicants and employees for off-duty marijuana use, developing a drug testing policy that balances client demands, safety concerns, and…
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: Regulations for the New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights Procedures for a startup…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Balancing Drug Policies and Marijuana Legalization
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “The THC Dilemma: Drug Testing Policies in the Age of Marijuana Legalization,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. With many municipalities passing laws to protect job applicants and employees for off-duty marijuana use, developing a drug testing policy that balances client demands, safety concerns, and employee rights is more challenging than ever….
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