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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 ›
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ASA Marketplace

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

Your #1 daily source for news about the workforce industry. With versions available to members and nonmembers. Visit the site ›
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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 ›
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ASA has numerous and diverse marketing opportunities available to help you reach the rapidly growing staffing industry. Visit the site ›
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover Little Changed in September

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (11/22/13)

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 3.9 million job openings at the end of September, on par with the previous month. There were 4.6 million hires and 4.4 million separations in September, with the 3.4% hires rate and 3.2% separations rate little changed from August.

Both the quits rate and layoffs and discharge rate basically held steady at 1.7% and 1.3%, respectively, in September. For the fiscal year ending Sep. 30, there were 52.7 million hires and 50.8 million separations, with a net employment gain of 1.9 million.

Share Your Expertise With Industry Peers

Can you offer solutions for the challenges that staffing firms face today? The American Staffing Association is looking for staffing industry professionals to share their experience and expertise through presentations and published articles. ASA is also looking for professionals in business, workforce, workplace management, and other disciplines pertinent to the staffing industry.

As a presenter for ASA, you will have the opportunity to reach out to staffing industry professionals and build lasting connections. ASA is currently accepting workshop proposals for the 2014 ASA Staffing Law Conference and for Staffing World® 2014, the ASA annual convention and expo. The deadline to submit a workshop proposal is just two weeks away—Dec. 9.

Proposals for ASAPro webinars or articles for ASA publications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Earlier submissions are given priority.

Do you know of a staffing professional in your company who would be a perfect presenter for ASA? Asking your internal staff to submit a proposal helps show them how important they are as an employee and resource in your company.

For more information and to download submission guidelines, visit americanstaffing.net.

Join Today to Get All the Benefits of Membership

The new year is just around the corner—start it off with a competitive edge by making sure your firm has access to critical ASA member. Just look at what ASA did for members in 2013:

1. Advocated on behalf of the industry before federal government officials, resulting in regulations that allow for the unique challenges faced by staffing firms

2. Gathered nearly 1,700 attendees for Staffing World® 2013, the ASA annual convention and expo, in Orlando, FL

3. Welcomed a sell-out crowd to the 2013 ASA Staffing Law Conference in Washington, DC

4. Published the Affordable Care Act resources page at americanstaffing.net/ACA to provide news, resources, issue papers, and other tools relating to the ACA

5. Established a new credential, the ASA Certified Search ConsultantSM program for recruiters and direct hire firms

6. Published new best practices documents for reducing workers’ compensation costs, helping clients understand payment terms, working with VMS and MSP arrangements, and more

7. Presented more than 40 ASAPro webinars, which now are offered free to ASA member companies

8. Launched ASA Central, the dynamic, content-rich online community just for staffing professionals

9. Built the ASA Marketplace, a robust online suppliers guide for the staffing industry

10. Invited your firm to enjoy these features and benefits with a special bonus—Join now for 2014 and receive the remainder of 2013 for free

Staffing and recruiting professionals know it’s more important than ever to belong to the association that is the voice of the staffing industry, and is dedicated to the success of each and every staffing firm. Call the ASA membership team at 703-253-2020 or join online at americanstaffing.net/join.