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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2 in 5 workers say personal social media use poses a career risk
This story was originally published on HR Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily HR Dive newsletter. In a survey, 44% of U.S. workers said an active social media presence could more likely hurt someone's career than help it, according to a July 17 report from the American Staffing Association. In contrast, 37% said an active social media presence is more likely to be advantageous to someone's career, the survey found. 'An active social media presence has the ability to make or break years of hard work in the blink of an eye,' Richard Wahlquist, CEO at ASA, said in a news release. 'While younger generations may see social media as a platform for personal expression as well as a tool to advance their careers, it's important to keep in mind that any post you make will likely be seen by potential employers,' he added. In the survey of more than 2,000 Americans, attitudes differed somewhat by generation. While 48% of employed baby boomers said a social media presence can negatively affect someone's career, 51% of Generation Z workers said it can positively influence it. In addition, 56% of Gen Z workers said they believe their social media presence has helped their own personal career, as compared to 44% of millennials, 28% of Gen X and 20% of baby boomers. In some contexts, personal social media use can lead to significant workplace concerns and conflicts. For instance, an Israeli former vice president of engineering in August 2024 brought an unlawful termination and retaliation lawsuit against Intel, which referenced a supervisor's social media posts in support of Hamas. He agreed to dismiss the lawsuit earlier this year. In another lawsuit, an actor fired from 'The Mandalorian' series has alleged wrongful termination and discrimination due to her conservative posts on social media. Although she cited a California labor code that protects workers' rights to be politically active, the case could hinge on nuances around free speech and workers' political rights, law experts told HR Dive. Recommended Reading
Malaysian Reserve
17-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
44% of Working Americans See Active Personal Social Media Presence as Career Risk
48% of Employed Boomers Say It Hurts Careers —But 51% of Employed Gen Z Believe It Helps ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 44% of working U.S. adults believe an active social media presence is more likely to hurt someone's career than help, while 37% say it's more likely to be an advantage, according to a new Workforce Monitor® survey from the American Staffing Association conducted by The Harris Poll. The news comes at a time when seven out of 10 employers admit to using social media sites to research job seekers, with 57% of those saying they've found materials that caused them to move away from a candidate. Not surprisingly, attitudes regarding the benefits and dangers of social media on career prospects found sharp generational contrasts: 48% of employed Baby Boomers (ages 61–79) believe an active social media presence can hurt someone's career, but 51% of Gen Z (18–28) say it can help 56% of employed Gen Zers believe their social media presence has helped their own personal careers, compared with 44% of Millennials (29–44), 28% of Gen X (45–60), and just 20% of Baby Boomers 'An active social media presence has the ability to make or break years of hard work in the blink of an eye,' said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. 'While younger generations may see social media as a platform for personal expression as well as a tool to advance their careers, it's important to keep in mind that any post you make will likely be seen by potential employers.' Survey Method:This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of American Staffing Association April 21–23, 2025, among 2,093 adults ages 18 and older, of whom 1,272 were employed. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/– 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Megan Sweeney at msweeney@ About the American Staffing AssociationThe American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Economic Anxiety: 64% Looking to Get Second Job or Start a Side Hustle in the Next Year
28% of Employed Home Renters Would Have Less Than One Month of Savings if They Were Laid Off Today ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --More than six in 10 employed U.S. adults are likely to supplement their income with a second job or side hustle over the next year, according to a new Workforce Monitor® survey from the American Staffing Association conducted by The Harris Poll. The major divisions found in the findings were by Parental Status: Three-quarters (75%) of employed parents with minor children are likely to get a second job or side hustle in the next year, compared with 55% of employed adults without children under 18. Generation: Employed Millennials, aged 29–44 (76%), and Gen Z, ages 18–28 (73%), were more likely to get a second job or start a side hustle in the next year than Gen X, ages 45-60 (59%), and Baby Boomers, ages 61–79 (37%) Social Media Use: A staggering 84% of employed daily social media users were likely to look for a side hustle or second job in the next year, compared with 65% of both weekly and monthly users and 50% of those who aren't on social media accounts. "For growing numbers of Americans, a side hustle can be a good way to build savings, pay off debt, find a new job, or change careers. However, for others, a side hustle means having enough money to make ends meet," said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. "With economic uncertainty dominating the headlines, it's not surprising to see Americans looking for ways to create some breathing room in their budgets." A significant portion of employed Americans are living with a minimal financial cushion. When asked how long their household could live off of their savings or other income in the event of a layoff Just 19% of employees said their savings could support less than one month of expenses, while 32% said their savings could support them for one to five months. Nearly three in 10 employed home renters (28%) would have less than one month of current savings to live off if they were laid off today, compared with 14% of employed homeowners. "With nearly one in five American workers reporting they don't believe their households could survive a month if they were laid off, there needs to be a renewed focus on ensuring that financial education is required part of every high school curriculum," added Wahlquist. "Financial literacy is a foundation upon which young adults can build a path to success in life on their own terms." Survey Method:This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Staffing Association April 21–23, 2025, among 2,093 adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data are accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Megan Sweeney at msweeney@ About the American Staffing AssociationThe American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Staffing Association Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
One in Three Americans Recommend Trade School Over College for High School Grads
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A greater percentage of U.S. adults would recommend that graduating high school seniors attend a trade school than would recommend college, according to a new Workforce Monitor® survey from the American Staffing Association conducted by The Harris Poll. As the largest number of high school seniors in U.S. history prepares to graduate, 33% of U.S. adults would advise graduating high school seniors to attend a vocational or trade school 28% would encourage students to attend a four-year college or university 13% would advise them to enter the workforce 11% would tell students to enter an apprenticeship The push for vocational and trade school career paths was highest among Baby Boomers (ages 61–79) at 41%, Gen X (ages 45–60) at 37%, and Millennials (ages 29–44) at 31%, compared to only 22% of Gen Z (ages 18–28). Gen Z was the only generation to recommend a four-year degree (36%) over attending a trade or vocational school (22%). "The time has come to radically rethink how we're preparing America's future workforce," said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. "Americans are clearly concerned that colleges and universities are failing to equip students with the workplace-relevant skills that employers need." "These results underscore the importance of educators, policy makers, and parents coming together now to develop, fund, and support programs designed to prepare young people for the jobs of today and the future world of work." About the American Staffing AssociationThe American Staffing Association is the voice of the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. ASA and its state affiliates advance the interests of the industry across all sectors through advocacy, research, education, and the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and professional practices. For more information about ASA, visit Survey MethodThis survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Staffing Association from April 21–23, 2025, among 2,093 adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 2.5 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, contact Megan Sweeney at msweeney@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Staffing Association Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
US Sees Fall in Job Vacancies After Trump Tariffs
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. has seen a fall in job vacancies since President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect earlier this year. Why It Matters A decrease in job openings typically indicates that employers are hiring less, which can be a sign of an economic slowdown, business uncertainty, or reduced demand for labor. For job seekers, it becomes more difficult to find employment, and wage growth may slow due to less competition for workers. What To Know The Robert Walters Global Jobs Index, published on May 20, found there was a 16.2 percent month-on-month decline in professional job vacancies in the U.S. between March and April, due in part to President Donald Trump's wide-ranging trade tariffs. On April 2—a day he dubbed "Liberation Day"—he announced a minimum 10-percent tariff on all U.S. imports and higher individualized rates on some countries. "For most employers, hiring additional employees is a luxury when tariffs are raising operating costs, lowering demand, and could potentially keep inflation and interest rates elevated," Noah Yosif, chief economist at American Staffing Association, told Newsweek. "For all these reasons, employers are keeping their cash close to weather the tariffs and their impact on the economy making additional headcount a secondary priority." President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a 'Make America Wealthy Again' event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a 'Make America Wealthy Again' event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/GETTY Usha Haley, Barton distinguished chair in international business at Wichita State University, said the drop in vacancies can be attributed to the U.S. economy shrinking earlier this year, contracting to 0.3 percent annually, which was "a huge drop from the 2.4-percent growth at the end of 2024." "Trade wars, geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns, budget deficits at all-time highs, with no visible plans to tackle these issues, have all contributed to the heightened uncertainty," she explained to Newsweek. "Investors need concrete reassurances, and that has not yet been forthcoming." Haley also warned that the findings are indicative of a potential recession. Concerns of a recession have been intensified by the decision by Moody's to strip the U.S. of its triple-A credit rating for the first time in more than a century, due to mounting government debt and rising interest expenses. However, a recent tariffs breakthrough with China—which had a staggering 145 percent levy placed on imports into the U.S.—has somewhat dampened these fears. Both countries agreed to roll back tariffs for a 90-day period starting May 14. What People Are Saying Usha Haley, Barton distinguished chair in international business at Wichita State University, told Newsweek: "We are currently in the midst of heightened uncertainty on so many fronts, which always dampens corporate expansion and hiring," she said. "In short, we have the settings for a perfect storm on the horizon, and even perhaps a recession, though the risks of the R word are now widely seen as less than 50 percent." What Happens Next Following the reduced tariff announcement, investment bank JPMorgan also lowered its recession risk score to below 50 percent. "The administration's recent dialing down of some of the more draconian tariffs placed on China should reduce the risk that the U.S. economy slips into recession this year," JPMorgan chief U.S. economist Michael Feroli said. "We believe recession risks are still elevated, but now below 50 percent."
