Two days of virtual learning. Two education tracks to choose from. Time to network virtually with your peers from around the country. It all happens in two weeks—don’t miss ASA Staffing Connect, July 15–16.

Choose the education track that fits your job level—Executive or Producer—and take part in sessions that address the challenges staffing professionals face right now. ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward their certification renewal.

Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net/staffing-connect.

If you’ve been looking for a way to continue your professional development while you or your employees are working from home, you can do it now and save money at the same time. ASA offers four prestigious certification programs that are especially designed to hone your competitive edge with clients, protect your company from legal missteps, and maximize your career potential.

And, through June 30, you’ll get a 25% discount on certification packages, onboarding courses on ASA Learn, and other materials. Shop in the ASA Store and use the discount code STAYHOME20.

Applications for National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Elevate Awards are due July 1. 

The National Staffing Employee of the Year program celebrates temporary and contract employees who are outstanding performers and exemplify the promise of staffing employment. Sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group. The ASA Elevate Awards honor outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract employees. Submit your applications at americanstaffing.net/awards.

Staffing employment for the week of June 8–14 rose 2.5% from the prior week, increasing to a value of 67 and rebounding above the Great Recession trough of 66, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Although the index has climbed for the past seven consecutive weeks, staffing jobs were down 29.6% from the same week last year—the largest year-to-year gap for the comparative week since the inception of the index in 2006.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average expanded to a value of 64. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the period ending June 14 was 31.6% lower than the comparative weeks in 2019.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the June monthly employment situation report that will be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2.

At ASA Staffing Connect, July 15–16, you can take advantage of virtual education sessions to address the challenges you’re facing right now. Engage with your peers and 18 expert presenters in either the Producer track or the Executive track.

Take a look at the session descriptions and choose the track that delivers the career content you need.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward certification renewal. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

If you’ve been looking for a way to continue your professional development while you or your employees are working from home, right now is the perfect time. During the ASA certification sale you’ll get a 25% discount on educational materials to earn or maintain the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential.

Save 25% on certification study tools and exams; onboarding courses on ASA Learn; and other materials.

Get the details at americanstaffing.net/certification, and use the discount code STAYHOME20 and place your order in the ASA Store by June 30.

ASA today announced that Staffing World^® 2020 will be a virtual event that takes place Oct. 19–22. Mark your calendar now; registration will open soon. The association made the decision based on member and stakeholder feedback as well as concern for the safety and well-being of everyone involved with Staffing World each year.

The virtual event will deliver new content, fresh formats, and innovative ways to connect with the staffing community. Gain the tools and strategies you need to do what you do best—put people to work in roles that enhance businesses and livelihoods. Plus, Staffing World will feature three powerful keynote presenters: Carla Harris, Heather E. McGowan, and Erik Qualman. Learn more about them and their presentations at staffingworld.net.

ClearlyRated, CareerBuilder, and ASA have developed a uniquely important survey to gauge staffing industry trends and strategies affecting companies like yours in 2020 and beyond. This 10–15 minute survey seeks input from staffing professionals at all levels on topics such as

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion trends in the staffing industry
• Covid-19’s impact on the staffing industry
• Threats and opportunities facing staffing firms
• Training and career pathing for all employees
• Employee attraction and retention

As a participant, you will receive a summary of the survey findings. You also will be entered into a drawing for one of two $250 gift cards or donations to a charity of your choice. Questions? Contact Cynthia Davidson, ASA senior director of research, or call 703-253-2048.

At ASA Staffing Connect, July 15–16, you can take advantage of virtual education sessions to address the challenges you’re facing right now. Engage with your peers and 18 expert presenters in either the Producer track or the Executive track.

Take a look at the session descriptions and choose the track that delivers the career content you need.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward certification renewal. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA Elevate Awards professional recognition program honors outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract employees.

If your company has innovative and effective work-based learning programs designed specifically for staffing employees, submit an entry today. The deadline for all ASA award program submissions has been extended to July 1.

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 apply, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.