Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader? ASA is currently seeking dedicated members for volunteer committees and councils.

Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association.

Applications for several opportunities are due this week. Log in to ASA Central and visit the Volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests.

The fourth and final day of Staffing World^® 2020, an immersive virtual experience, gets started today at 12:45 p.m. Eastern time with workshops, Game Changer sessions, and time to network with exhibitors and colleagues. At 3:30 p.m., don’t miss keynote speaker Carla Harris, vice chairman of global wealth management and senior client adviser at Morgan Stanley (sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP). The event then wraps up at a happy hour with exhibitors from 5 to 6 p.m.

Yesterday, for Work Better Wednesday, attendees heard from keynote speaker Marc Morial of National Urban League. His discussion “Tough Lessons Learned: Diversity, Inclusion, Staffing, and Success” (sponsored by Anthem) offered an honest, personal perspective on overcoming the societal and situational challenges staffing firms are facing right now. That was followed by dozens of educational breakout sessions, opportunities for speed coaching meetings, expo hall hours, and more.

It’s not too late to join in the virtual experience—register now at staffingworld.net to participate in today’s educational sessions, virtual discussion groups, Coffee House meetups, and more. Register now and you’ll be able to access all the available recordings from all four days of the convention.

Staffing World^® 2020, the ASA annual convention and expo, resumes later today right on your computer or other device. The second day of the immersive virtual experience kicked off yesterday with the introduction of the 2021 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars (sponsored by StaffPRO3). Then keynote speaker Erik Qualman offered his insights in the presentation “Digital Transformation: Design Your Future” (sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs).

Today is Work Better Wednesday, featuring content that focuses on workplace culture. First, keynote speaker Marc Morial of National Urban League will look at how employers can inspire change, success, and prosperity while surviving a pandemic, navigating a recession, facing unemployment, and battling social injustice (sponsored by Anthem). Breakout sessions in the afternoon will cover such topics as employment law, internal retention strategies, and onboarding tactics. Educational sessions take place from 12:45 to 5:30 p.m. Eastern time, and the virtual expo hall is open until 5 p.m.

Staffing World 2020, the ASA annual convention and expo, began yesterday and continues through Thursday right on your computer or other device.

At yesterday’s opening Super Session, ASA past chairman Karenjo Goodwin presented the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame Award to Jeffrey A. Joerres, former chairman and chief executive officer of ManpowerGroup. Then future of work strategist Heather McGowan discussed the importance of continuous education and adaptation to the current moment and to what will follow when the present crisis is over.

Today at the Super Session, keynote speaker Erik Qualman will share tips on how to implement current and future digital trends in your organization and discuss the five habits that drive success and happiness for employees, partners, clients, and customers. His presentation, “Digital Transformation: Design Your Future,” is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs.

Then it’s Tech Tuesday, featuring content dedicated to technology solutions and strategies specific to the industry—including the ever-popular Tech Talks. Tech-related sessions include “Rise of the Robots: Friend or Foe for Women in the Future of Work” (sponsored by the women in leadership interest group) and the panel discussion “My Tech Stack Is Better Than Yours” (sponsored by Bullhorn).

Educational sessions take place from 12:45 to 5:15 p.m. Eastern time, and the virtual expo hall is open until 6 p.m.

Leading up to Staffing World^® 2020, ASA held a contest to give away a free registration to next year’s ASA annual convention and expo, Sept. 28–30 in Denver. Congratulations to Cassandra Lopez of Integrity Staffing Solutions, who won last week’s drawing and will receive a free registration to Staffing World 2021. When you spot her at Staffing World, an immersive virtual event taking place today through Oct. 22, be sure to say hi.

If you have not yet registered for Staffing World 2020, it isn’t too late—register now and get access to all the exciting networking, keynotes, sessions, exhibitors, and everything else happening on the innovative virtual reality platform.

Today’s programming is designed to give you the tools you need to develop strategies and create a road map for 2021. If you like what you see on Monday, you can come back for Tech Tuesday, Work Better Wednesday, and a jam-packed day of insights on Thursday. Learn more, and register to attend Staffing World for the lowest price ever, at staffingworld.net.

It’s almost time for the most important industry event for staffing professionals—Staffing World 2020. The ASA annual convention and expo, an immersive virtual experience, starts Monday, Oct. 19, and continues online through Thursday, Oct. 22.

Staffing World will utilize virtual reality technology to help you connect and collaborate—much like you would in person. Hear from four powerful keynote presenters, attend more than 30 educational sessions and virtual discussion groups, visit with suppliers in the interactive expo hall, and much more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 12 hours of continuing education toward certification renewal by participating in workshops and other content sessions. Get more information and register online at staffingworld.net.

Michelle Monroe, CSP, heard from colleagues that Staffing World^® was a valuable event to attend. When her employer afforded her the opportunity to participate in the ASA annual convention and expo, the experience exceeded all her expectations.

Learn why Monroe says, “It made me a better staffer and a better communicator.” Register for Staffing World^® 2020, an immersive virtual experience taking place next week—Oct. 19–22—right on your computer or other device. Get more information and register online at staffingworld.net.

When you register for Staffing World^® 2020, an immersive virtual event taking place Oct. 19–22, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free registration to next year’s ASA annual convention and expo, Sept. 28–30 in Denver. And if you register by this Friday, Oct. 16, you’ll be able to access the virtual reality platform before the convention starts—so you can start exploring the space, creating an avatar, and planning your schedule.

Register at staffingworld.net no later than Friday for your chance to win a free registration to next year’s convention and to get early access to the platform. If you’ve registered for Staffing World 2020 you have already been entered into the drawing.

When you register for Staffing World^® 2020, an immersive virtual event taking place Oct. 19–22, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free registration to next year’s ASA annual convention and expo, Sept. 28–30 in Denver. This week is your last chance to register and win.

Congratulations to Tim O’Shea of Kelly, who won the latest drawing for a free registration to Staffing World 2021.

This Friday, Oct. 16, everyone who has registered for Staffing World 2020 will be able to access the virtual reality platform—you can start building your itinerary, creating an avatar, and exploring the space.

Register at staffingworld.net no later than Friday for your chance to win a free registration to next year’s convention and to get access to the platform ahead of the kick-off on Monday. If you’ve registered for Staffing World 2020 you have already been entered into the drawing.