May 21, 2020

Today Is Red Nose Day: Join in the Fun for a Serious Cause

Published May 21, 2020 ■ Announcement

Red Nose Day is today, May 21. ASA has renewed its support for this annual awareness and fundraising campaign, which supports children’s charities in the U.S. and around the globe. The staff at ASA headquarters are participating virtually, and members are encouraged to join in the fun on ASA Central and social media—digital red noses can be purchased this year at rednoseday.org.

Participate today by posting photos and videos on ASA Central,
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and
Twitter using the #ASACares hashtag.

The company with the most photos and videos, and highest number of engagements, will earn a donation to Comic Relief in its name and will be spotlighted by ASA. Be sure to use the hashtag, and tag ASA on social media, so that your posts and photos can be tallied.

Ortoli | Rosenstadt: What Exactly Is a Seller Responsible for When Selling Its Staffing Firm?

Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.

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Jobless Claims Jump in Mid-MayM

Published May 21, 2020 ■ Headline News

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Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Down Again in AprilM

Published May 21, 2020 ■ Headline News

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Philly Fed: Manufacturing Activity Rose in May; Remains WeakM

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Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Managing Talent Remotely

Published May 21, 2020 ■ ASA for You

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “The Art of Leading Remote Talent,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Get tips on tailoring communications, improving engagement, and fostering collaboration with remote talent of all types.

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

Deadline Tomorrow—Find Out Where Staffing Employment Is Headed

Published May 21, 2020 ■ ASA for You

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need, including projections. The deadline has been extended for the association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2020—now closing tomorrow, May 22. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey.

Deadlines Approaching—Earn Recognition and Differentiate Your Firm

Published May 21, 2020 ■ ASA for You

Earn national recognition for your company—ASA is now accepting applications for National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Elevate Awards.

The National Staffing Employee of the Year program celebrates temporary and contract employees who are outstanding performers and exemplify the promise of staffing employment. Sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group. The ASA Elevate Awards honor outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract employees.

The deadline for all ASA award program submissions has been extended to July 1. To learn more and apply, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

Published May 21, 2020 ■ ASA for You

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 20,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.