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The members of the American Staffing Association elected individuals to serve three-year terms on the ASA board of directors at the annual membership meeting during Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, held virtually last week. The board elected […]

Challenges faced by hourly workers during the pandemic have sometimes gone overlooked as organizations focused their attention on ensuring salaried employees had the resources and support to work effectively at home. But enterprising HR leaders have found the strategic use […]

Despite the massive impact that COVID-19 has had on the U.S. workforce, some parts of the economy are still frantically searching for talent to meet business demands. And they’re getting increasingly creative about how to engage with potential employees in […]

​Here are some steps employers can take to make their organization safe and welcoming for people who identify as transgender or nonbinary.

The election is a week away and in addition to choosing the next President, there are a number of important initiatives on the ballot including Proposition 22. Often referred to as the “Uber” or “Lyft” initiative given their financial support, […]

In addition to voting for political leaders this Election Day, some voters will weigh in on workplace issues through state ballot measures.

A Walmart assistant manager who reported sexual harassment could not show retaliation when she was fired after confronting a suspected shoplifter, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.

When an employee leaves a firm due to a toxic manager, that scenario leads not only to a loss of talent, but also to higher recruiting and training costs and potential dissent from employees left behind. There are things a […]

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and employers should double check a few important things right now — like making sure they’ve correctly posted California’s voting leave requirements notice and understanding what voting leave they are required to […]

New Starts Pick Up Pace ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, October 2020 Staffing employment for the week of Oct. 12–18 expanded 2.0% from the prior week, increasing to a rounded value of 85, according to the ASA Staffing Index. This […]