October 30, 2020

Help Advance the Industry by Volunteering With ASA—Deadline Tomorrow

Published October 30, 2020 ■ Announcement

Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader? ASA is currently seeking dedicated members for volunteer committees and councils.

Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association.

Applications for several opportunities are due tomorrow, Oct. 31. Log in to ASA Central and visit the Volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests.

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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Consumer Spending Beats Expectations in SeptemberM

Published October 30, 2020 ■ Headline News

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Labor Costs Increase Modestly in Third QuarterM

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Free ASA Webinar Monday—Temporary Covid-19 Standards

Published October 30, 2020 ■ ASA for You

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “New State–OSHA Temporary Covid-19 Standards,” which identifies the various requirements of state emergency standards and strategies for staffing companies to ensure compliance with the standards while minimizing disruptions to their operations. It takes place Monday, Nov. 2, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

Plan for These Free ASA Webinars Next Month

Published October 30, 2020 ■ ASA for You

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you improve sales, drive diversity through recruiting, and more.

Nov. 2—”New State–OSHA Temporary Covid-19 Standards”
Learn strategies for ensuring compliance with emergency temporary standards related to Covid-19.

Nov. 10—”Improve Sales by Investing in Marketing”
Learn how to structure an effective content marketing program and use it as an inbound sales tool.

Nov. 13—”Driving Diversity in the Technology Industry Through Recruiting”
Get tactics you can immediately implement to source a broader community of technical candidates.

Nov. 19—”Staffing Tech Insights Fourth Quarter Update: Using Labor Market Intelligence to Make Better Data-Driven Decisions”
Hear about the current state of labor market intelligence and analytics tools, and how you can successfully apply these tools to your business.

Nov. 30—”Engaging Nondiverse Allies”
Learn what makes a strong diversity ally and keys to engaging allies.

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.