As the month winds down there will still be opportunities for free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you build connections within the industry, stay up-to-date on state laws affecting your business, and more.

Oct. 26—”Shaping Success: Mentoring Strategies for Staffing Professionals“
Five industry leaders will discuss their experiences with mentorship in the staffing industry and share insights into how you can identify and cultivate talent, maximize return on investment, and capitalize on the transformative effects of mentorship. Presented by the ASA Mentor Match program.

Oct. 31—”How Proposed State Laws Could Affect Employer-Sponsored Employee Benefits“
Miller & Chevalier attorneys Joanne Roskey and Dawn Murphy-Johnson will look at new and proposed state legislation relating to employee benefits and employer-sponsored retirement and health insurance plans. They’ll explain the developments and discuss the legal implications of these laws for employers and employees. Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier.

The Staffing STATS webinar originally scheduled for Oct. 24 will take place Nov. 14.

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.

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 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:

• Scary (but funny) staffing stories
• Transitioning to a direct hire recruiting business model
• When to conduct employment eligibility verification checks

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.