Business Management & Administration

Like the U.S. economy, the staffing industry has been rocked to its core by Covid-19. In these unprecedented times, many staffing companies have faced extraordinary demands for workers in support of health care, manufacturing, and other essential needs. ASA stepped in early with actionable insights for its member staffing companies, creating a microsite with information… 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 ›

In late summer this year, ASA released to its members the first half of a new ebook focused on what the staffing firm of the future might look like. In that first installment, available in the online ASA Staffing Tech Center, subject matter experts with Talent Tech Labs examined the current technology state of the… More ›

New Starts Down ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, December 2020 Staffing employment for the week of Dec. 7–13 edged up 0.4% from the prior week, according to the ASA Staffing Index. This week marks a 2020 high for staffing jobs, with the index reaching an unrounded value of 91 for the first time this year…. More ›

New Starts Continue Upward Trend ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, November 2020 Staffing employment for the week of Nov. 9–15 edged up 0.4% from the prior week, holding at a value of 88 despite the Veterans Day holiday, according to the ASA Staffing Index. November marks a ten-month high for staffing jobs, as the index… More ›