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Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
Forbes
05-05-2025
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- Forbes
FlexJobs Reveals Top Entry-Level Remote And Hybrid Jobs For 2025
Remote and hybrid jobs are expanding across industries. For new graduates, it's an exciting time filled with a combination of opportunity and uncertainty. While searching for a new job can be overwhelming, there's good news on the horizon. According to FlexJobs' latest analysis of over 145,000 job postings across over 60,000 companies, entry-level remote and hybrid jobs are expanding across multiple industries. A recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) also revealed that employers plan to hire 7.3% more recent graduates than they did in 2024. This is promising news for new grads and other job seekers looking for flexible work options. Over 70% of Americans prefer a remote or hybrid work environment, according to a Harris Poll commissioned by the American Staffing Association. 'The question of whether employees should work fully in person, fully remote, or on a hybrid schedule has been a top issue facing organizations across America since the pandemic triggered a workplace revolution,' says Richard Wahlquist, CEO of the American Staffing Association. "As organizations navigate the future of the workplace, the most successful ones will embrace workplace flexibility and focus on creating strong employee-centric cultures." Here's a look at the top 20 career fields for entry-level remote and hybrid Jobs, along with the companies that posted the most entry-level online jobs in early 2025. FlexJobs identified the top 20 career fields that posted the highest volume of entry-level remote and hybrid positions in early 2025: Capitalizing on past momentum, customer service, administrative, and medical and health fields continue to lead the way for entry-level remote work. These categories were closely followed by accounting, finance, and computer and IT, which maintained consistently high volumes of fully remote and hybrid entry-level roles. What's noteworthy is the significant growth in sales and account management job listings, which more than doubled compared to 2024. This surge reflects the fact that companies are recognizing the benefits of remote sales teams, including cost savings, access to a broader talent pool, and increased flexibility for employees. While the software development, HR and legal fields had fewer total job listings, they showed enough growth to rank in the top 20. When examining specific job titles, these ranked highest for entry-level remote and hybrid roles: Reflecting overall category trends, customer service and business development topped the list of in-demand roles. Account executives, sales representatives, insurance agents, and customer support specialists also showed strong demand. Administrative assistants, accountants, and project coordinators demonstrated steady growth to complete the list. FlexJobs also identified employers posting the most entry-level remote and hybrid positions, which include industries like healthcare, finance, government, and data services: According to a Zety survey, 92% of Gen Z trust TikTok for career advice, yet 55% admit to following misleading advice on the platform. FlexJobs' career experts emphasize the importance of trusted guidance over controversial trends. Toni Frana, Career Expert Manager at FlexJobs, shares this advice, 'For new graduates looking for entry-level work, it's important to put together a career plan outlining short and long-term career goals. From there, outlining some action steps such as building your personal brand, networking, and writing your resume to apply to jobs are natural next steps. Remember, a job search takes time and often feels like a job in and of itself, but with the right plan in place, new graduates have ample opportunities in a variety of career fields.' Remote and hybrid work are no longer considered employee perks. They are increasingly non-negotiable, especially among younger professionals entering the workforce. For new graduates, this presents an opportunity to access a broader range of roles while prioritizing work-life balance, reducing commuting costs and building careers aligned with their values and work styles. Also, employers are more open than ever to skills-based hiring rather than focusing on traditional qualifications. By investing in skill development, both young professionals and experienced workers can benefit from meaningful career paths.
