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:

• Anti-poaching language in service agreements
• Direct hire recruiters’ output targets
• Productivity benchmarks for health care staffing account managers

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.

Come to THRIVE virtual 2024 to experience Corrie LoGiudice’s empowering keynote presentation “Unstuck Yourself: Transforming Overwhelm Into Action,” as well as inspiring sessions designed especially for women leaders and emerging leaders in staffing.

The half-day online event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Thursday, May 2, 1:30─6 p.m. Eastern time. Visit americanstaffing.net to learn more and register.

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Elevate Awards and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 1.

• The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.
• The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program honors individuals nominated by ASA member companies who best exemplify one or more of the staffing industry’s key messages—bridge and flexibility—as well as employees who used staffing to access new careers. This year, the National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Star finalists will be announced prior to the winners.

Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

Yesterday ASA announced its new professional development program, Staffing Pro Stacks—an effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks.

This intensive credentialing program has been designed by the best trainers in the industry to address the specific pain points you and your company are struggling with. There are three programs—focused on Sales, Recruiting, and Leadership. Complete one, two, or all three programs and stack your knowledge for maximum success. Additional programs will be released in the coming year. Find out more at americanstaffing.net/pro-stacks.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Employbridge Presents the 2024 Voice of the American Workforce Survey.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out ways to attract, motivate, and retain hourly employees when ASA chair Joanie Bily, Employbridge’s division president and chief workforce analyst, presents a preview of the results from the latest Employbridge Voice of the American Workforce Survey, one of the nation’s largest and longest-running surveys of America’s hourly workers.

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.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Employbridge Presents the 2024 Voice of the American Workforce Survey,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out ways to attract, motivate, and retain hourly employees when ASA chair Joanie Bily, Employbridge’s division president and chief workforce analyst, presents a preview of the results from the latest Employbridge Voice of the American Workforce Survey, one of the nation’s largest and longest-running surveys of America’s hourly workers.

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.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Health Care: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for Success in 2024.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Advisory Board’s Vidal Seegobin will explore the top trends affecting health systems, offer guidance on identifying which trends matter most, and share strategies for responding to these trends and ensuring future readiness.

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.