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ASA Staffing Index: Staffing Employment Remains High After Holiday

Staffing employment increased 4.9% in the week of July 11–17, returning to a rounded value of 106 after a drop over the July Fourth holiday. Several staffing companies cited a holiday or school break as factors preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were up 9.5% from the same week last year.

“Staffing employment is still holding strong despite a brief decline over the Fourth of July,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research. “The ASA Staffing Index continues to measure above last year’s levels and is at an all-time high for the month of July.”

New starts grew in the 28th week of the year, rising 21.1% from the prior week. About half of staffing companies reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged up marginally from the prior week but held at a rounded value of 105, as temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending July 17 was 9.2% higher than the same period in 2021.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the July monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Aug. 5.

Free ASA Webinar Today—Bringing Retirees Back to Work

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Engaging Retirees to Fill the Talent Gap.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out how your firm can tap into the overlooked candidate pool of retirees looking to re-enter the workforce. Sponsored by the ASA office–administrative section and the ASA professional–managerial section.

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.

Free Event Tomorrow for Staffing Firms in Tennessee

ASA State Network events are designed to deliver targeted content and local networking opportunities for the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry at regional and state levels. Regional and local events, organized by ASA and its volunteers at the state level, deliver rich learning and networking experiences throughout the U.S. all year long.

Staffing professionals in Tennessee should plan to attend the Coffee Meetup in Knoxville Wednesday, July 27, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern time.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward maintaining their ASA credential. Visit americanstaffing.net to learn more and to register for an event near you.

Learn About Cross-Generational Communication at Staffing World 2022

Staffing World delivers the most comprehensive, diverse, and engaging learning opportunities in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. The convention, which takes place Oct. 25–27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, features world-renowned keynote speakers and carefully selected learning sessions, including “How to Solve for Generationally Diverse Approaches in the Workplace.”

It’s impossible to solve today’s problems with yesterday’s approaches—especially since a one-size-fits-all model is no longer a viable strategy for growth. During this session, attendees will be able to discuss new approaches to the industry’s most pressing issues with a panel of emerging leaders. This session will bridge the gap between tried-and-true strategies of tenured leaders and modern solutions favored by the newer generation of leaders, while maintaining core industry-wide values. Be prepared to be challenged and discuss the how’s and why’s of new approaches championed by each of the five generations in the workplace.

Plan to attend the most comprehensive convention and expo in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry. Review the agenda and then register online at staffingworld.net.