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The impact of the persisting pandemic has been felt far and wide, most notably relative to the labor market and the resulting strain on the economy. While there are no crystal balls and forecasts are changing constantly based on pandemic “what if” scenarios, growth-focused company leaders cannot afford to pause planning for business recovery, expansion,… More ›

At the American Staffing Association’s request, on Jan. 19 the U.S. Department of Labor issued opinion letter FLSA2021-6, affirming that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “retail or service establishment” overtime exemption can apply to staffing firms. This opinion represents a major win for the industry, and a departure from the agency’s prior position that staffing… More ›

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To help your company plan for a successful 2021 and beyond in the current environment, ASA commissioned ClearlyRated (a third-party research firm) to conduct a survey gathering potential employee perceptions and experiences in order to gain a better understanding of how staffing agencies can navigate the new employment realities of the coronavirus pandemic. While a… More ›

If there were silver linings last year, one of them may have been a broader view and awareness of diversity and inclusion issues in the workplace. As the employers of nearly 16 million temporary and contract workers each year, staffing companies with reliable and relevant employee-focused data will be more competitive and successful in the… More ›

In an effort to be responsive to the need of employers to have clear guidance on the extent to which they can mandate the Covid-19 vaccine under the Americans With Disabilities Act and Title VII in the wake of emergency use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its technical assistance guide… More ›

The first thing you notice when you speak with Joyce Russell is that she is wholly focused on the conversation she’s having with you. “I vote with my time,” she explains. “I think about that in every client interaction—if I’m meeting with you, I’ve already looked you up, I know who you are—I know where… More ›

The longer-than-anticipated presence of Covid-19 has severely affected the livelihood and significantly elevated levels of stress for millions in the U.S., but disproportionately it would seem, based on one’s demographics. Concerns Differ by Race/Ethnicity People of color are much more likely to be concerned about a variety of work-related issues: Hispanic/Latino and Black/African-American individuals are… More ›

Carl Cubek owns Cubek Staffing, a staffing firm based in Joliet, IL, that places IT professionals. He’s been keeping a close eye on the legislative landscape dealing with workplace harassment, as several states such as New York and California have mandated workplace harassment prevention training for all employees (including temporary employees). He learns that his… More ›