State of Michigan: Changes to Earned Sick Time Act Effective Immediately
As of February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act is officially in force bringing major implications for staffing agencies and employers statewide. This legislation requires most Michigan employers to offer paid sick leave to their employees, including many temporary and contract workers commonly placed by staffing firms. What Does the Act Require? The Earned […]
Mastering the Balance Between Competitive Rates and Profit Margins
One of the biggest challenges staffing firms face is setting bill rates that are both competitive and profitable. Charge too much, and you might lose clients. Go too low, and your bottom line takes a hit. Finding that sweet spot is essential. Don’t Sacrifice Profitability for the Sake of Price If you’re undercutting to stay […]
U.S. Senators Propose Funding Boost for Air Traffic Control Staffing and Training
At Madison Resources, it is our hope that we are perceived as a true partner to your staffing firm. To that end, we are always looking to assist you in providing necessary information, to promote accuracy and efficiencies, and make helpful resources available to you. February 2025: Earlier this year, a bipartisan group of U.S. […]
March 2025 Jobs Report
Are the March Job Numbers a Positive Sign for the Economy? The Highlights: March Jobs Report Despite the recent uncertainty in the economy, the job market performed generally well in March. 228,000 jobs created beat economists’ expectations. There were downward revisions in January (-14,000) and February (-34,000). Wages rose, but at a manageable rate. […]
State of Illinois: One Day Rest in Seven Act
At Madison Resources, it is our hope that we are perceived as a true partner to your staffing firm. To that end, we are always looking to assist you in providing necessary information, to promote accuracy and efficiencies, and make helpful resources available to you. A recent increase in complaints under the Illinois One Day […]
State of Alaska: Paid Sick Leave
At Madison Resources, it is our hope that we are perceived as a true partner to your staffing firm. To that end, we are always looking to assist you in providing necessary information, to promote accuracy and efficiencies, and make helpful resources available to you. Alaska voters approved Ballot Measure 1 (according to unofficial election […]
Stay Out of the Sales Rabbit Hole: 5 Focus Tips That Actually Work
In sales, it’s all too easy to drift into non-urgent tasks—especially when lead generation doesn’t come with strict deadlines. We’ve all been there. But every hour spent off course is one less hour moving deals forward. To stay on track, here are five effective ways to help you (and your sales team) stay locked in […]
2025 Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) Credit Reductions
At Madison Resources, it is our hope that we are perceived as a true partner to your staffing firm. To that end, we are always looking to assist you in providing necessary information, to promote accuracy and efficiencies, and make helpful resources available to you. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) identified three states and […]
February 2025 Jobs Report
The Highlights: The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1% in February from 4% in January. Meanwhile, average hourly earnings increased by 0.3% month-over-month, as anticipated. Federal government employment declined by 10,000 in February though government payrolls overall (including state and local) rose by 11,000. The number of job openings rose from December’s downwardly revised total […]
State of Missouri: Paid Sick Leave
At Madison Resources, it is our hope that we are perceived as a true partner to your staffing firm. To that end, we are always looking to assist you in providing necessary information, to promote accuracy and efficiencies, and make helpful resources available to you. Missouri voters approved Proposition A, enacting a new statewide paid […]