National Staffing Employee Week, which takes place Sept. 16–22 this year, honors the contributions of America’s temporary and contract employees. To help staffing firms with their celebrations, ASA provides free materials on its website, americanstaffing.net/nsew, for use throughout the week.

Show your appreciation for your temporary and contract employees with these free tools and resources from ASA:

• Customizable recognition certificates to distribute to your temporary and contract employees
• Free sample news releases, state proclamation documents, and journalist invitations
• National Staffing Employee Week graphics that can be posted on your website, added to company materials, or used to decorate your office

What are your firm’s plans for National Staffing Employee Week? Share your tips and photos with industry peers at ASA Central.

Be sure to stay tuned for the 2014 National Staffing Employee of the Year announcement. The honoree will be revealed to ASA members and the public on the first day of National Staffing Employee Week—Monday, Sept. 16.

Join the discussion about National Staffing Employee Week—share your plans and get new ideas from your social media contacts and industry peers.

ASA members are encouraged to attend the association’s annual membership meeting and continental breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 8 a.m. in conjunction with Staffing World 2013 in Orlando, FL.

You will hear about association initiatives, elect board members, and discuss industry challenges and opportunities. Learn about the latest legal, legislative, and regulatory issues affecting the staffing industry—and find out what to expect in the year ahead.

This meeting also is one of your best opportunities to meet your current and incoming board of directors, officers, and other industry leaders and volunteers—it’s a great networking opportunity for you and your staff. Plus there’s another reason to come to this year’s meeting. Everyone in attendance will be entered into a drawing to receive a complimentary full registration to Staffing World 2014.

Staffing World 2013, the ASA annual convention and expo, takes place Oct. 8–10 at the Marriott Orlando World Center. It’s the most important industry event for staffing professionals—for details about the high-caliber educational content and myriad networking opportunities at Staffing World, and to check out the largest industry expo anywhere, see the Advance Program, which can also be viewed on your smartphone or tablet. If you’re not registered yet, visit staffingworld.org and register today. ASA members receive a discounted registration rate, so join today and save even more.