From programs addressing the health care worker shortage to classes developing real estate skills, the American Staffing Association’s 2023 Elevate Award winners display the range of staffing’s influence on the labor market. Created in 2018, the Elevate Awards celebrate the staffing industry’s most innovative workforce development programs for temporary and contract employees. Award classes are determined by company revenue.

“The ASA Elevate Award highlights the staffing industry’s commitment to helping people future-proof their careers through training, upskilling, and reskilling,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “By fostering innovation and empowering the workforce through skill development, Elevate Award honorees are a testament to the transformative impact of staffing on individuals and industries alike.”

Award winners will be honored during a ceremony at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

2023 ASA Elevate Award Winners:
Staffing Agencies With More Than $100 Million in Annual Sales
Nomad Health, “Every Clinician Matters”
Staffing Agencies With $25 Million–$100 Million in Annual Sales
Hamilton-Ryker, “WorkWell”
Staffing Agencies With $7.5 Million–$25 Million in Annual Sales
JWilliams Staffing, “Real Estate Learning Network”

Honorable Mentions:
Staffing Agencies With More Than $100 Million in Annual Sales
PeopleReady, “WorkUp”
Randstad North America, “Transcend”

Staffing World^® is only days away—it will take place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. The ASA annual convention and expo brings together the who’s who of the staffing community, and many of the industry’s standout companies have already registered for Staffing World 2023. Make sure to reserve your spot to join them for inspiration, education, and collaboration.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with like-minded staffing professionals—visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.

The staffing and recruiting industry’s top social responsibility programs were recognized as winners of the ASA Care Awards, the association announced today. The winners will be recognized during a ceremony at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

“All across the country, staffing and recruiting companies are giving back to people, communities, and causes in ways that are changing lives and improving society,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “Through their innovative and compassionate programs, our Care Award honorees exemplify some of the best examples of the positive societal impact that businesses can make when they embrace social responsibility as a key priority and company value.”

The 2023 ASA Care Award Honorees are

Staffing Agencies With More Than $100 Million in Annual Sales
LaSalle Network (ASA Care Award)
Medix Staffing Solutions LLC (ASA Care Award)

Staffing Agencies With $25 Million–$100 Million in Annual Sales
Workbox Staffing (ASA Care Award)
Conexus MedStaff LLC (honorable mention)
L.K. Jordan & Associates (honorable mention)
Queen Consulting Group, A Talent Group Company (honorable mention)

Staffing Agencies With $7.5 Million–$25 Million in Annual Sales
Award Staffing (ASA Care Award)
vChief (honorable mention)

Staffing Agencies With Less Than $7.5 Million in Annual Sales
PPL Events (ASA Care Award)
Chisholm Consulting LLC (honorable mention)
Qwalifize Staffing & Consulting (honorable mention)

Associate Members (Industry Suppliers)
Avionté (ASA Care Award)
Bullhorn (ASA Care Award)

For more information about the ASA Care Awards program, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the ASA legal team or a guest attorney addressing critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In this month’s ASA Legal Line video, Lia Elliott, Esq., co-managing partner with law firm Staffing GC, discusses Staffing World^® 2023 and the not-to-be-missed session “The Most Entertaining Employment Law Game Show Ever!”

It’s one of more than 30 educational sessions taking place at the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. Learn more about the learning opportunities—which will deliver current and critical information for staffing industry professionals focused on growth, streamlined operations, risk mitigation, increased sales, and more—and register for Staffing World at staffingworld.net.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series is sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

SEEK Careers/Staffing Inc. vice president Sara Luchsinger, CSP, has been named the 2023 American Staffing Association Volunteer of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates the Wisconsin native and Lakeland University alumna’s remarkable dedication to advancing the staffing industry and her selfless contributions to her peers and the community.

Over the course of two decades, Luchsinger has been an active and influential figure within the staffing community. Her leadership has been instrumental to several ASA volunteer groups, including the women in leadership group council, education and certification committee, and social responsibility committee. In addition to being a valued mentor in the ASA Mentor Match program, she serves on both the industrial section council and the staffing technology task force.

“Sara’s dedication and passion for advancing the interests of people, organizations, and communities—and particularly her emphasis on empowering women—exemplify the spirit of our association.,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at the American Staffing Association. “Sara’s dedication to uplifting fellow staffing professionals and tireless efforts to drive positive change are inspiring to everyone who knows her.”

Luchsinger will be honored during a ceremony at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

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 to serve on 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.

Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, gymnast, business owner, health and wellness advocate, and sports ambassador; former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (known as “Coach K“), who also led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals; artificial intelligence expert Paul Zikopoulos, vice president of cognitive data systems for IBM—these inspiring leaders and business visionaries who will be keynote presenters at Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo. The opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs.

The industry’s premier learning and networking event takes place Oct. 3–5 this year at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. You’ll want to be there to experience more than 30 educational sessions in 12 major content categories, the industry’s largest expo, and more.

Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register at the lowest rate available.

To kick off National Staffing Employee Week, ASA today announced that speech-language pathologist and Black family literacy advocate Dr. Kelly M. Byrd of Supplemental Health Care is the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year. ASA also named National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Stars in the five staffing industry sectors.

National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 11–17 this year, honors the contributions of the millions of temporary and contract employees who work for U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies during an average week. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and All-Star awards (sponsored by StaffPro3, a division of PMC Insurance) honor current or former temporary or contract employees whose extraordinary stories of staffing success best exemplify one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging and flexibility.

“As we enter National Staffing Employee Week, we are excited to celebrate the millions of temporary and contract employees who contribute their talents to industries across the nation,” said ASA chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist.

Byrd will be formally honored and celebrated by staffing industry professionals from around the country at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Staffing World^® is about three weeks away, and the five host hotels for the convention are filling up quickly. The Staffing World room blocks at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown and the JW Marriott Charlotte are officially sold out. Limited availability remains at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Omni Charlotte Hotel, and the Westin Charlotte. The room block reservation deadline is today—except for the Omni, which has extended its Staffing World discounted rate to Sept. 12. Reserve your room today.

And if you haven’t yet reserved your spot for the ASA annual convention and expo, go to staffingworld.net to learn more about the educational sessions, keynote speakers, the largest expo hall in the industry, dedicated networking opportunities, and everything else that brings people to the industry’s premier learning and networking event.

Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Visit staffingworld.net to register.

Nearly half of employed U.S. job seekers (49%) believe artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in job recruiting are more biased than their human counterparts, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor^® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

The skepticism is higher among individuals actively involved in the job-seeking process. Among those who are at least considering a new job, 43% believe AI recruiting tools are more biased than humans, compared to just 29% of those with no immediate plans for a job change.

At the same time, the study found that 39% of current job seekers have used AI tools to assist in applying for a job. Usage varies based on race/ethnicity among U.S. residents, with 36% of Hispanic and 34% of Black U.S. adults saying they have used AI when applying for a job, compared to only 17% of White Americans.

“Job seekers may feel comfortable using artificial intelligence tools in their job search, but that does not equate to trusting AI to make fair hiring decisions,” said ASA chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist. “As AI tools become more widely deployed, it’s critical that hiring managers work to increase transparency and accountability in their hiring processes and use tools that meet current and emerging antibias standards. It’s also critically important that policymakers and technologists thoughtfully consider measures intended to lower bias in AI hiring systems.”