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Get Accelerated Education With Staffing Pro Stacks

ASA offers a new, effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks. Staffing Pro Stacks, its new professional development program, is a first-of-its-kind intensive credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. The program addresses specific pain points that staffing companies are struggling with right now.

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. ASA members get a discount.

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference Happens Today and Tomorrow in Washington, DC

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference kicks off today and continues tomorrow at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC. Today’s sessions include discussions about negotiating client contracts; the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s new strategic enforcement plan; strategies for avoiding costly legal battles; and more.

Sessions tomorrow include discussions about best practices for employee policies and handbooks; legislation trends affecting staffing; and a look at what this year’s legal and political outcomes could mean for staffing companies.

Keep up with what’s happening at staffinglawconference.net or connect with ASA on social media.

ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference Starts Tomorrow—Learn About Using Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions and More

Tomorrow and Friday, come to the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC, for the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference—its new name reflects its expanded focus on legal, compliance, and related human resource content for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys. The two-day event is your opportunity to hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics, including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, and more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward maintaining their ASA credentials, and ASA is seeking preapproval for attorneys to earn continuing legal education accreditation credit for several states.

On-site registration opens tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. There is still time to register. Visit staffinglawconference.net to get the details.

Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars and Job Training Programs—Deadline Extended

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. The deadline to submit entries for the ASA Elevate Awards and National Staffing Employee of the Year program has been extended to next Friday, May 24.

  • 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. The program has been expanded for this year, and National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Star finalists will be announced prior to the winners.
  • The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards before May 24.

Industry Experts Will Gather This Week for the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference

Renamed to better reflect its important focus on compliance and related human resource content, the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference (formerly the Staffing Law Conference) happens this week—Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC. Plus there’s a special compliance preconference program, “Health Care Staffing: Legal and Legislative Updates,” Wednesday, May 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

Subject matter experts will discuss the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, and more.

There is still time to register. Visit staffinglawconference.net to find out who’s presenting, learn about the scheduled sessions, make your travel plans, and reserve your spot.

The ASA Staffing Law and Compliance Conference Is Next Week—Learn to Navigate Compliance Challenges With Confidence

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference is just a few days away—come to Washington, DC, next week for critical insights into the top compliance and human resource issues facing the industry right now.

The two-day event will feature essential information for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys. Hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, and remote work—get strategies for staying compliant, and learn ways to safeguard your firm’s future.

The conference takes place May 16–17 at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown. Visit staffinglawconference.net today to register.

ASA Scholarship Available for Women Leaders—Apply Today

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry as well as provide scholarships that cover registration fees for two ASA events taking place this year in Nashville, TN: THRIVE Live (Oct. 21–22) and Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 22–24).

ASA will award scholarships to rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential. Find out more and submit your application at americanstaffing.net. Applications are due May 31.

Learn How to Protect Your Business at the ASA Staffing Law and Compliance Conference Next Week

Time is running out to register for next week’s ASA Staffing Law and Compliance Conference—now with legal and compliance content for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys. The two-day event, May 16–17 at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC, is your opportunity to hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, remote work, and more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 12 continuing education hours toward maintaining their ASA credentials when they attend the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference and the preconference program “Health Care Staffing: Legal and Legislative Updates.” Review the agenda and register today at staffinglawconference.net.

Deadline Extended—Highlight Your Staffing Stars and Skills Training Programs

The deadline for the ASA Awards nominations has been extended to May 24—you can still gain national recognition for your company by showcasing its achievements and exceptional 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. The program has been expanded for this year, and National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Star finalists will be announced prior to the winners.
  • The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards before May 24.

There’s Still Time to Apply—Share Your Expertise at Staffing World

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is open now. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2024?

Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

Spots are available in the Knowledge Hub at Staffing World—Knowledge Hub Tech Talks are 10-minute talks on technology topics, and Knowledge Hub Speed Talks are 10-minute talks covering broader industry topics. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters. Proposals are due May 31.