Temp staffing. One of the fastest growing sectors of our economy is in temporary staffing. According to a report from the American Staffing Association, temporary and contract staffing services set a new annual record 2014, and growth is expected to continue into 2015 and beyond. There are many franchise companies in the temp staffing field. MORE

staffing firms every year, according to the American Staffing Association. Temp agencies are a major part of the workforce in the United States. Approximately 11.5 million temporary and contract employees are hired by U.S. Working for a temp agency has many benefits. If you plan to apply to a temp agency, there are some things you should do to prepare your resume appropriately. Benefits of Temporary Work. MORE

staffing companies hire nearly 16 million temporary and contract employees, according to the American Staffing Association. According to the American Staffing Association, 35% of temporary workers were offered a permanent job during a temporary assignment, and 66% of those accepted the offers. Why Taking A Temp Job Is A Smart Job Search Move. CAREEREALISM. During the course of 12 months, U.S. MORE

And according to the American Staffing Association (ASA), around 18% of temp jobs a year turn into permanent positions. Career Girl Marketing to Gen Y Women. Home About Archives Write for Us! MORE

Based on reports from the American Staffing Association , temporary employment has been higher in 2011 compared to the same months in 2010. There are a variety of statistics reported by the American Staffing Association, but the numbers show that companies are continuing to use contingency (temporary) workers. Many economists consider the temporary staffing figures an indicator of the economy’s direction. MORE

Associate Professional Human Resources Certification. International Association of Employee Benefit Plans Certification. They offer the CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, GBA (Group Benefit Associate), RPA (Retirement Plans Associate) and CMS (Compensation Management Specialist. American Staffing Association Certification. The HR certification landscape is now complex, political and often times confusing for practitioners. MORE

We’re also seeing highly skilled workers choosing contract work as a stepping stone to a permanent job – case in point, a recent American Staffing Association survey revealed that half of temp workers chose temp work as a way to a permanent job. Change is constant in HR, and 2015 is no exception. The next few years are going to bring radical new ideas, new demographics, new legislation, and new workforce paradigms. MORE

If you’re a SHRM member or even remotely following major initiatives within the world’s largest association of HR professionals, odds are you’ve heard of “ Getting Talent Back to Work ”, a pledge drive to promote the hiring of candidates with criminal histories. Chamber of Commerce, the National Restaurant Association, the National Retail Federation, the American Staffing Association, SHRM, Koch Industries, Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation and more. MORE