The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 will close tomorrow. The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics.

Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Friday, Dec. 1—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. Participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for—go to americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

To ensure ASA provides you with the industry information you value most, the association has commissioned Readex Research to conduct a comprehensive communications and content survey. You should have received a unique survey link via email.

Have your say about the industry information you use. Your responses will be used to help ASA enhance its publications, communications, and other resources. Participants who complete the survey can enter to win a $50 gift card from Amazon.

Today is Giving Tuesday, an ideal time for you to help support the future workforce by donating to the ASA Foundation. A nonprofit organization affiliated with ASA, the foundation conducts educational and charitable activities to prepare students for future career opportunities, offer scholarships to emerging women leaders in the industry, and more.

With your donation, ASA can continue to encourage a pipeline of emerging talent. Give to the ASA Foundation today. All donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes.

During the season of thanks and reflection, ASA is particularly grateful for the generosity of the staffing industry. With your support, the ASA Foundation is able to offer scholarships to emerging women leaders and to offset the costs associated with managing the foundation.

With Giving Tuesday tomorrow, you may be inspired to give back. Your donation can help support the Women in Leadership scholarship program or go toward programs that need the most assistance. Please consider a gift today, in any amount. All donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes. With your donation, ASA can continue to encourage a pipeline of emerging talent.

To ensure ASA provides you with the industry information you value most, the association has commissioned Readex Research to conduct a comprehensive communications and content survey.

ASA members will receive a unique survey link via email beginning next week. Your input is extremely important and will be used to help us enhance ASA publications, resources, and communications. Once you complete the survey, you can enter to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.

Prepare for 2024 now by taking advantage of the ASA certification sale. Through the end of this year, you’ll get a 30% discount on certification products (excluding renewal fees)—including certification packages, a la carte study materials, exams, lapel pins, certificate frames, and travel mugs and tumblers.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code HOLIDAY23-E, by Dec. 31.

ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise with industry professionals at Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo. Staffing World^® 2024 takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

Share your experience and expertise during a breakout session (interactive presentation; between 60 and 75 minutes long), knowledge hub tech talk (presentation on technology topics important to the industry; 10 minutes long), or knowledge hub speed talk (presentation on a general topic important to the industry; 10 minutes long).

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters. The deadline for Staffing World breakout session proposals is Jan. 31, and the deadline for Staffing World knowledge hub speed talks or tech talks is May 31.

Investing in the career development of your internal team sends a powerful message about your company. Before the year ends, purchase ASA certification packages for your employees to show them you value their future with your firm. Through Dec. 31, you’ll get a 30% discount on certification products—including certification packages, a la carte study materials, exams, lapel pins, certificate frames, and travel mugs and tumblers.

Learn more about the value of earning an ASA credential, then place your order in the ASA store—using the discount code HOLIDAY23-E—by Dec. 31.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Key Accounting and Tax Issues in Staffing Mergers and Acquisitions: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. If you’re considering buying or selling a staffing firm, Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, with Michael Napolitano, CPA, and Marilyn Garcia of Citrin Cooperman, will review the financial data you need to assess, tax implications you need to consider, and information you need to empower you on your buying or selling journey. Sponsored by Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, and presented by Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP and Citrin Cooperman.

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.