Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an uncertain economic climate, staffing firms must prioritize productivity and efficiency to maintain margins and prepare for future economic recovery. In the second Staffing STATS webinar of 2024, ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and Bullhorn senior vice president of global enterprise Gretchen Keefner will share their insights on navigating the current macroeconomic landscape and leveraging innovation for sustainable growth.

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.

Managed service provider (MSP) and vendor management service (VMS) arrangements provide significant value to staffing buyers and staffing agencies alike, which is why they have become so prevalent in the past 20 years.

Staffing buyers and staffing agencies assessing whether to use such services tend to focus primarily on the MSP or VMS providers’ software and service capabilities, often overlooking the providers’ financial strength. That is an oversight that can put buyers and agencies at substantial risk.

A newly published issue paper, “Managing Risks in MSP and VMS Arrangements,” describes the key financial warning signs staffing buyers and agencies should look for and the steps they can take to mitigate their risks.

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:

• Health insurance plans for staffing employees
• Olympic or Paralympic athletes working as temporary or contract employees
• Signs of recovery in the staffing industry

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.