Employee resource groups typically seek to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, in alignment with company goals—but they can also boost company retention, cultivate talent, and create new opportunities for advancement. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, read how leaders in the field are implementing these impactful groups as part of their overall business plans.

ASA members can access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative: Warehousing Hazards.” It takes place today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. As part of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s enforcement and education effort designed to improve temporary worker safety and well-being, specifically in warehousing, learn about your responsibilities as they relate to safe working conditions for your temporary workers in warehousing industries. Isabel DeOliveira, regional compliance assistance specialist at OSHA, will lead this session presented by the OSHA Alliance Program.

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 “Mountains Out of Molehills: How Small Problems Can Escalate for Staffing Companies in California,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. The requirements of the California Labor Code can be confusing for employers, and mistakes can lead to costly lawsuits under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act. Hear from attorneys Anthony Sbardellati and Nancy Sotomayor of Akerman LLP on common compliance issues and how you can avoid them.

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.

In observance of Independence Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Staffing Today will return Wednesday, July 5.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Outsourcing Various Functions of Health Care Staffing Firms,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. As health care staffing companies realize the workflow and financial benefits of using a third party contractor, a growing number of firms are outsourcing their various health care staffing functions. Hear from industry experts Thad Dufelmeier and JoEllen Ryan, from Healthcare Staffing Hire, who leveraged outsourcing to gain a competitive edge. They will provide guidance to help health care staffing firms learn best practices and explore process outsourcing options. Presented by the ASA health care section and sponsored by Bullhorn. 

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 “Accelerate Your Recruiting Efforts by Mining Your Database(s).” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out from Mary Ann McLaughlin of Butler Street how to utilize databases to identify potential candidates—without getting overwhelmed—and build a targeted campaign to reach those candidates. Presented by the ASA office–administrative 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.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry. Each year, a select number of emerging women leaders are chosen to receive scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC), as well as the THRIVE: Women in Leadership preconvention program (Oct. 2–3 in Charlotte).

The Women in Leadership Scholarship recipients join a supportive and celebratory community of past winners and other women leaders. You can hear from past winners and ask them about the application process this week during a networking call—it takes place Thursday, May 4, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

Scholarship applications are due May 22—get more information and submit your application at americanstaffing.net.