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    At a time when 45% of Americans say they’re likely to look for a job in the next year (referred to as job seekers), four out of 10 unemployed job seekers report not having a single job interview over the past 12 months, according to the latest Workforce Monitor® report from the American Staffing Association… More ›

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    56% Say They Are Likely to Get a Side Hustle Soon Forty percent of U.S. workers say their current debt is influencing their career decisions, according to the latest Workforce Monitor® survey commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll in August 2024. When asked if their current debt (including… More ›

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    43% of U.S. Workers Say They are Burnt Out at Their Job According to the latest Workforce Monitor® survey commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll, 68% of Americans prefer a hybrid or in-person work schedule. As companies around the country debate returning to the office, 39% of Americans… More ›

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    New ASA National Staffing All-Star Finalist Recognition and Industry Message Highlight Campaign Season The American Staffing Association is now accepting nominations for its National Employee of the Year and ASA Elevate Awards. As staffing continues to open new doors to opportunity in the labor market for job seekers, this year’s ASA awards will offer two… More ›

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    Over Two-Thirds Say Age Puts Them at a Disadvantage in Job Searches A staggering 78% of Baby Boomers (ages 60-78) believe their age would be a contributing factor when being considered for a new position, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor® study commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris… More ›

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    38% Say Their Overall Financial Situation Is More Stressful Than One Year Ago More than half of U.S. workers (53%) feel their paychecks are not keeping up with the pace of inflation, according to a new ASA Workforce Monitor® study from the American Staffing Association and The Harris Poll. As interest rates and inflation exert… More ›

  • However, 39% of Gen Z, Millennials Report Using AI Tools in Job Hunt Nearly half of employed U.S. job seekers (49%) believe artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in job recruiting are more biased than their human counterparts, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The news… More ›

  • 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. With the launch of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in recent months, millions… More ›

  • Hispanic Americans More Likely Than White Americans to Feel the Need to Change Physical Appearance for Job Interviews When interviewing for a new job, Americans overwhelmingly prefer an in-person meeting to a virtual format, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. In total, 70% of all… More ›

  • New American Staffing Association and Harris Poll Survey Highlights U.S. Sentiment on Return to Office Nearly six in 10 U.S. adults (56%) believe employees who work exclusively in-office have a competitive advantage over their fully remote counterparts when it comes to getting raises, bonuses, and promotions. However, despite this sentiment, less than half (48%) of… More ›

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ASA Workforce MonitorNearly half of employed U.S. job seekers (49%) believe AI tools used in job recruiting are more biased than their human counterparts. View the results & download the infographics »
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