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ASA Staffing Index: Staffing Employment Rebounds in January

Staffing employment rebounded further in the week of Jan. 8–15, increasing by 3.4%, bringing the ASA Staffing Index to a rounded value of 101. Several staffing companies mentioned a holiday as a barrier to preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were up 0.2% from the same week last year.

New starts rose in the second week of the year, increasing by 7.0% from the prior week. More than half of staffing companies (53%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

“Staffing employment has followed up a December holiday lull with two weeks of growth, in line with the typical seasonal pattern,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged down from the prior week to a rounded value of 95, but temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Jan. 15 was 0.2% higher than the same period in 2021.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the January monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Feb. 3.

Free ASA Webinar Today—Recruiting Tips for 2023

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The Year Ahead: Recruiting Trends That Will Affect Your Firm in 2023.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, and Daniel Culbertson of Indeed will share industry data and discuss the movements that will shape the year ahead. Register today for this opportunity to hear the latest staffing and recruiting analysis and get ready to charge into 2023 with clarity and purpose. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

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 ASA Webinar Next Week—California’s Pay Data Reporting Requirements

The California Civil Rights Department recently published answers to frequently asked questions on SB 1162, a law enacted last year requiring staffing agencies and their clients to report temporary employee pay data to the state. Learn about the law’s requirements from Adam P. Romero of the California Civil Rights Department during the ASA webinar “California’s Pay Data Reporting Law, SB 1162: Your Questions Answered.” It takes place Thursday, Feb. 2, 2–3:30 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.

Be an Industry Thought Leader—Staffing World Presentation Proposals Due in One Week

ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2023. Submit a presentation idea for Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions—concurrent, interactive sessions between 45 and 75 minutes long—are due Jan. 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA Webinars (due Jan. 31) and for Staffing World Knowledge Hub Tech Talks and Speed Talks (due May 31). For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net.