It is possible to create guaranteed and enforceable recruiting agreements with your clients. Attorney Mike Rode will show you how during the ASAPro webinar “Get the Most Out of Your Direct Placement Fees and Agreements,” Thursday, June 20, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

This webinar will expand on the key issues discussed in the 2013 Staffing Law Conference session “Direct Hire Contracts—Collecting the Fee” and the May 23 ASAPro webinar “Protecting and Collecting Your Direct Placement Fees.”

ASAPro webinars are free for ASA members and qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Is it time to renew your ASA credential? The deadline for individuals who earned or renewed their Certified Staffing Professional^® or Technical Services Certified^SM credential between Jan. 1, 2010, and June 30, 2010, is July 1, 2013. To be eligible to renew your CSP^® or TSC^SM credential, you must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education every three years. At least six of the 30 CE hours must pertain to employment law. Renew your credential online today to stay current and keep your competitive advantage.

Giving superior customer service can increase loyalty and client retention rates. One way to provide that extra-special service to your staffing firm’s clients is to be prepared and well-versed in employment and labor law. By helping clients understand their co-employment obligations and responsibilities, you might help them avoid legal missteps that could result in costly legal proceedings—demonstrating your commitment to them and solidifying your business relationship.

The Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, and Certified Search Consultant^SM credentials can enhance your competency in and knowledge of labor and employment law. The facts you’ll learn as you work through these certification programs can help protect you and your clients from making potentially costly mistakes.

To learn more, listen to a recording of the recent ASAPro webinar Gain a Competitive Advantage With ASA Certification on ASA Central—it’s free for ASA members. This webinar discussed new opportunities for certified individuals in 2013 (including the new CSC^SM credential), offered insight into how ASA certification benefits you and your firm, described which study preparation tools may best suit specific learning styles, and much more.

Get certified in five easy steps:

• Purchase the study materials.
• Review the study resources provided with your choice of the CSP^®, TSC^SM, or CSC exam package.
• Take the practice exam to identify any potential areas of weakness.
• Review pertinent portions of the study materials.
• Retake the practice exam to see if your score improved.

Protect yourself and your clients by purchasing the study materials and getting certified today.