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Staffing Employment Hits Six-Year Low in First Quarter

U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.8 million temporary and contract workers per week in the first quarter of 2020, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association—falling below three million for the first time in six years amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Staffing employment decreased 8.9% in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the same period in 2019—the largest year-to-year decline seen in the past decade.

“While the decrease in staffing employment has been significant during the pandemic, staffing agencies continue to provide personnel across all essential occupations necessary to ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health, safety, and well-being,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “As businesses begin to reopen, job seekers can look to the staffing industry for increased access to immediate employment.”

Free Two-Part ASA Webinar Today and Tomorrow—PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Understanding the PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules and the SBA Audit Process.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out about applying for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program, the mechanics of loan forgiveness, and other issues of general concern to staffing companies. This webinar is sponsored by Essential StaffCARE.

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.

Get Focused Educational Content—Virtually—At Staffing Connect

At ASA Staffing Connect, July 15–16, you can take advantage of virtual education sessions to address the challenges you’re facing right now. Engage with your peers and 18 expert presenters in either the Producer track or the Executive track.

Take a look at the session descriptions and choose the track that delivers the career content you need.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward certification renewal. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

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.

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks, and RespiratorsM

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