Online Community

ASA Central

A dynamic online community for ASA members to exchange ideas and best practices, and connect with industry peers in their sector. Visit the site ›
Find Goods & Services

ASA Marketplace

This powerful online resource enables staffing companies to find and access industry supplier information, products and services. Visit the site ›
Daily Publication

Staffing Today Newsletter

Your #1 daily source for news about the workforce industry. With versions available to members and nonmembers. Visit the site ›
Health Care Reform

Affordable Care Act Resources for Staffing

Up-to-date news, resources, interactive tools, and more—all focused on helping ASA members comply with the ACA. Visit the site ›
Advertisers & Exhibitors

Staffing Industry Suppliers

ASA has numerous and diverse marketing opportunities available to help you reach the rapidly growing staffing industry. Visit the site ›
Exclusive Products

ASA Store

From certification packages and study guides to marketing tools and data reports, ASA resources add value to your business. Visit the site ›

First-Quarter Growth, at 2.5%, Misses Expectations

Wall Street Journal (04/26/13) Eric Morath; Sarah Portlock

The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace in the first quarter, reflecting the biggest increase in consumer spending in two years as households overcame a drop in incomes by putting less money in the bank. Gross domestic product rose at a 2.5% annual rate, lower than forecast, after a 0.4% fourth-quarter advance, the U.S. Department of Commerce figures showed today. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had forecast growth to rise to 3.2%. Government spending fell sharply again and imports surged to act as drags on economic growth.

Now Available for Preorder: ASA Certified Search ConsultantSM Program

Right now, you can preorder the association’s new certification package, which has been specifically designed for search and placement professionals. The ASA Certified Search Consultant program focuses on federal employment laws specific to recruiters and on state licensing and registration laws applicable to direct hire firms.

ASA will release study tools, a practice exam, and the online exam for the CSCSM credential at the 2013 ASA Staffing Law Conference in Washington, DC, May 7–8. The association will begin fulfilling orders immediately following the conference. Go to americanstaffing.net/CSC to place an order. Questions? Contact ASA at asacertification@americanstaffing.net or 703-253-2020.

Welcome New ASA Members

Welcome New ASA Members

Please join the ASA board of directors and staff in welcoming the following new members, which joined during the week of April 15.

Advanced Staffing Inc.

Beaumont, TX

Ameristaff Nursing

Troy, MI

Associated Staffing Inc.

Grand Island, NE

BP Staffing Inc.

Wilmington, DE

Krown Employment Services LLC

Pittsburgh, PA

PropNetUSA

Vienna, VA