The final day of Staffing World^® 2023 got started this morning at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, with educational sessions, expo hall hours, networking receptions, and more.

Programming for the ASA annual convention and expo ends today with the closing Super Session at 3:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Dominique Dawes and the presentation of the ASA Care Awards and ASA Elevate Awards.

If you’re not in Charlotte you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

This morning at Staffing World^® 2023, the ASA annual convention and expo, attendees got their day started during an inspiring and compelling Super Session, where they met Dr. Kelly M. Byrd, the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year (sponsored by PMC Insurance Group); voted on the slate of officers for the association’s board of directors; and heard from keynote speaker Paul Zikopoulos (sponsored by LinkedIn). Breakout sessions continue through 5:30 p.m. Eastern time today, and the expo is open until 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow the expo will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Knowledge Hub talks (sponsored by Citizens), author talks at the Staffing World Bookstore, and the ever-popular ASA Cares LIVE—Pawvana (sponsored by Avionté Staffing Software). Educational sessions take place from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and the convention wraps up during the closing Super Session at 3:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Dominique Dawes and the presentation of the ASA Care Awards and ASA Elevate Awards.

Staffing World continues today and tomorrow at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. If you didn’t make it to Charlotte, you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

Staffing World^® 2023 starts today and continues through Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Tuesday’s schedule includes the Staffing World Welcome Mixer, 2–3:15 p.m. Eastern time (sponsored by Equifax Workforce Solutions), followed by the opening Super Session featuring keynote speaker Mike Krzyzewski (sponsored by World Wide Specialty) and the presentation of the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame (sponsored by Nixer Comp Inc.) and ASA Volunteer of the Year awards. The Expo Grand Opening: Life in the Fast Lane is 5–7 p.m.

Tomorrow’s programming begins with the Wednesday Super Session featuring keynote speaker Paul Zikopoulos (sponsored by LinkedIn), the ASA annual membership meeting, and the presentation of the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year Award. Breakout sessions take place tomorrow from 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the expo—where attendees can hear author talks at the Staffing World Bookstore or take advantage of microlearning opportunities in the Staffing World Knowledge Hub (sponsored by Citizens)—is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you aren’t able to attend the ASA annual convention and expo in person, you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

Staffing World^® 2023 begins tomorrow and continues through Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. There also are preconvention programs today and tomorrow—separate registration is required. On-site registration (sponsored by KarmaCheck) will be open today 1–5 p.m. Eastern time and will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

Events kick off tomorrow with the Staffing World Welcome Mixer, 2–3:15 p.m. (sponsored by Equifax Workforce Solutions), followed by the opening Super Session featuring keynoter Mike Krzyzewski (sponsored by World Wide Specialty) and presentation of the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame (sponsored by Nixer Comp Inc.) and ASA Volunteer of the Year awards.

The ASA annual convention and expo is where staffing professionals can connect and collaborate with their industry peers. If you can’t be in Charlotte, you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

It’s almost time for the most important industry event for staffing professionals—Staffing World^® 2023. The ASA annual convention and expo starts Tuesday, Oct. 3, and continues through Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Preconvention programs take place Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3 (separate registration is required).

Staffing World is a time for you to connect and collaborate with industry peers. Hear from three powerful keynote presenters, attend educational sessions and networking events, visit with suppliers in the industry’s largest expo, and much more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 22.75 continuing education hours toward certification renewal by participating in workshops and other content sessions. Get more information and register at staffingworld.net. On-site registration opens Monday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

Are you ready to safeguard your company’s future and be prepared to weather any forecast? The ASA Growth Tool Kit was developed especially for staffing companies—it’s designed to empower them with the data, analysis, and business intelligence they need to weather any economic challenge and to take advantage of opportunities that can accelerate growth.

The ASA Growth Tool Kit is a comprehensive repository of resources such as economic, business, and industry news; educational resources; articles, market analysis, and economic research. Access the ASA Growth Tool Kit at americanstaffing.net.

The number of temporary and contract workers employed by U.S. staffing companies declined 4.6% to an average of 2.5 million workers per week from the first to the second quarter of 2023, according to data released today by ASA. The decline represents a deviation from the typical pattern of temporary and contract employment in the U.S., in which staffing employment and sales typically decline in the first quarter, grow in subsequent quarters, and peak in the fourth quarter.

In the face of a slowing economy and continued macroeconomic uncertainty, temporary and contract staffing sales also declined by 4.0% during the same period. Staffing jobs declined 12.2% in the second quarter of 2023 from the same period in 2022, while temporary and contract staffing sales decreased 9.1% over that span to total $35.9 billion in the second quarter of 2023.

“The staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry faced some headwinds this year as employers across several industry sectors scaled back the massive hiring they undertook in 2021 and much of 2022,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA chief executive officer. “Nevertheless, demand for labor remains healthy, and the staffing industry continues to play an important in providing talent solutions to companies and impactful employment opportunities to millions of American workers every day. Looking ahead, survey respondents from private staffing firms are cautiously optimistic about demand picking up, with median projected year-over-year fourth quarter results expected to be flat compared with 2022.”

Staffing employment edged up in the week of Sept. 11-17, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 1.1% to a rounded value of 101. Many staffing companies listed a holiday as a barrier preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were 4.9% below the same week last year.

New starts in the 37th week of the year rose 5.9% from the prior week. Almost half of all staffing companies (49%) reported gains in new assignments week to week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average increased from the prior week to hold at a rounded value of 101, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Sept. 17 was 4.8% lower than the same period in 2022.

“Staffing employment continues to trend below 2022 but above levels seen in the spring of 2023,” said Tim Hulley, assistant research director at ASA.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the September monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Oct. 6.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Selling a Staffing Business: Preparations and Considerations for Success,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys James Rieger and Jason Rimland of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will detail the considerations, challenges, and nuances of preparing your staffing firm for sale. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP.

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.

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.

ASA needs your skills, insight, and unique perspective so it can continue to provide timely, valuable resources to members. 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. Log in to ASA Central and visit the volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests.