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While 80% of employed U.S. adults consider an employer’s professional development and training offerings an important consideration when accepting a new job, just 39% say their current employer is helping them improve their current skills or gain new skills to do their job better, according to results from the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor®… More ›

4Q 2021 Revenue Expected to Grow 13% “U.S. businesses are turning to the staffing industry for help in filling millions of current job openings,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “The staffing industry is playing an increasingly important role in today’s labor market by providing talent sourcing expertise and workforce flexibility to… More ›

The extraordinary conditions caused by Covid-19 have created major inflationary pressures in labor markets, especially affecting essential health care workers who have been at the forefront in fighting the pandemic. No segment of the economy has felt these effects more than the market for temporary nurses supplied by staffing agencies. While the pandemic amplified the… More ›

Just One-Third of White/Caucasian Adults Plan to Job Hunt, but Two-Thirds of Hispanics/Latinos and Half of Blacks/African Americans Are Ready to Make a Move in the Next Year With four in 10 U.S. adults (41%) likely to look for a new job within the next year, more than six in 10 (63%) say pay rate/salary… More ›

The American Staffing Association released the following statement in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. “Apprenticeships serve as important and proven tools that allow workers to earn and learn while advancing their skills and their employability,” said Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer of ASA. “Each year, staffing companies across the country work with client… More ›

Randstad North America’s Elliott Elected as Chairman The American Staffing Association today announced the 2022 slate of officers for its board of directors. The slate was recently voted on by the board during its meeting at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo. The officers elected for 2022 are Chairman: W. Benjamin “Ben” Elliott,… More ›

The American Staffing Association announced today that senior manager for member engagement Haley Jones, CAE, has been named to Association Forum’s 40 under 40 list for 2021. Association Forum’s 40 under 40 program recognizes outstanding association and nonprofit professionals for their accomplishments, commitment to the industry, leadership skills, and continued potential. Jones has played an… More ›