Akken Inc., a strong supporter of ASA for many years, has elevated its commitment to the association by becoming a corporate partner. Akken is a leading cloud-based software provider for the staffing industry, and the first software company to be an ASA corporate partner.

“We are proud to partner with the American Staffing Association, one of the strongest and most actively involved industry associations in America. ASA leadership in advancing the interests of staffing and recruiting firms is unparalleled,” says Giridhar Akkineni, Akken’s founder and chief executive officer.

ASA corporate partnerships go beyond traditional sponsorships. They involve mutual commitments to long-term working relationships focused on benefiting both ASA and the partners as organizations dedicated to advancing the interests and meeting the needs of ASA members and the staffing industry.

Staffing World 2013, the ASA annual convention and expo, starts tomorrow and continues through Thursday at the Marriott World Center Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. It’s going to be three intense days of high-quality content, top-level networking opportunities, and the largest industry expo anywhere.

Tomorrow’s agenda includes the opening general session featuring keynote speaker Erik Wahl, the expo grand opening, and more.

Communicating effectively conveys authority, influence, and success. Learn how to organize ideas and communicate effectively during the ASAPro webinar “Clear, Concise, and Confident Communication.” It takes place Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

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.