Are you ready for Staffing World^®, the industry’s biggest event? The ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will give you the chance to choose among more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories—including business development, talent management, technology, and more.

Among the new learning opportunities this year are preconvention programs that will take place before the convention begins:

• THRIVE Live (presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group), featuring keynote speaker Henna Pryor of the Pryority Group—a renowned author and workplace performance expert
• Staffing Firm Owners Masterclass, created to meet the operational and growth-focused needs of staffing firm owners in an increasingly dynamic industry—where relationships are often as important as experience
• Recruiting Masterclass, designed specifically for recruiters working in today’s multichannel, talent-driven, technology-enabled staffing landscape

These preconvention programs take place Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3; separate registration is required. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register.

As technology and society continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), nearly three-quarters of American adults (74%) fear higher unemployment is on the horizon as a result, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor^® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey also found that nearly half (47%) of all employed Americans feel automation could easily replace their jobs.

“Employers must take responsibility for helping their workforce navigate and evolve to meet rapid changes in the economy through training and upskilling,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at the American Staffing Association. “Further, it’s imperative that organizations communicate with employees as new AI technology is deployed to set expectations and provide transparency.”

Find out how AI is disrupting business models across industries and gain exclusive insights for the future of staffing. Don’t miss Staffing World^® 2023 keynoter and AI expert Paul Zikopoulos, who will present “Generative AI: The Good, The Bad, and ChatGPT” and will advise you on the AI hype versus its actual effects on business. Learn more and register today at staffingworld.net.

The staffing and recruiting industry can play a unique role in promoting and advancing gender equity in business, particularly in positions of leadership. The 2023 Gender Equity Benchmark Survey by the Women Business Collaborative, presented with support from ASA, the National Association of Personnel Services, Staffing Industry Analysts, and TechServe Alliance, will provide a new benchmark to evaluate progress made toward gender equity in the staffing and executive search industry.

This year’s survey has been modified to simplify some of the responses while allowing new ways to analyze the results. Help advance women business leaders and achieve gender, diversity, and pay parity in the workplace by participating in the survey. Responses are due next Friday, Aug. 25.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary, plus sales category and sector-level data.

The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics. Participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey by next Friday, Aug. 25, to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for. There are no fees to participate.

National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 11–17 and will kick off with the official announcement of the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry All-Stars.

During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and industry partners will organize a series of events and activities aimed at honoring their greatest asset: their temporary and contract employees. ASA has developed materials to help members plan their own National Staffing Employee Week festivities—visit americanstaffing.net/nsew to find answers to your questions about National Staffing Employee Week, download resources, and get ideas about how to celebrate your employees.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that fuel growth and accelerate success.

This year’s event takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, and will feature more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories— including “Why You Should Double Down on Digital Differentiation.”

With talent acquisition a top priority for recruitment agencies, and talent wishing that finding jobs through recruitment agencies was more streamlined, what will separate winning agencies from the competition? The combination of transformative technology and the human touch. How can your tech stack play a key role in helping you stand out from the competition and better serve your clients? And how can you build an engagement strategy with a focus on personalization and scalability? In this session, Jeff Neumann of Bullhorn, an ASA corporate partner, will share why digital differentiation should be your team’s primary focus when it comes to overall tech strategy, and how the top staffing firms are making it happen in 2023.

Get ready to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community this fall. Review the agenda, make your travel plans, and then visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the best available rate—after Aug. 25, rates will increase by up to $400 per attendee.

U.S. Olympic gymnast, gold medalist, and successful entrepreneur Dominique Dawes continues to make national headlines with her impressive business acumen and powerful message. In a recent interview with CNBC, Dawes talked about “how to bring a champion’s mindset to business”—the perfect preview to her keynote presentation at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC.

Dawes also spoke with Staffing Success magazine about her upcoming Staffing World appearance and what she has in store for her audience of staffing leaders. Among the industry’s characteristics she’s homed in on already: passion. Speaking to an audience focused on helping people find jobs, Dawes can make powerful connections between her life experiences and lessons learned and the staffing businesses.

“In my 18-year journey in the sport of gymnastics and with three Olympic games under my belt…it would not have been possible without having a passion, planning, persevering, and people.” Dawes says. Read the full interview at americanstaffing.net.

Make sure you’re in the room when Dawes takes the stage at the ASA annual convention and expo. Learn more and register today at staffingworld.net.

Are you ready for Staffing World^®, the industry’s biggest event? The ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will give you the chance to choose among more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories—including business development, talent management, technology, and more.

Among the new learning opportunities this year are preconvention programs that will take place before the convention begins:

• THRIVE Live (presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group)
• Staffing Firm Owners Masterclass
• Recruiting Masterclass

These preconvention programs take place Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3; separate registration is required. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register.

Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. During the ASA certification sale, you’ll save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals)—including certification packages, exams, books, and more.

Find out which of the four ASA credentials—Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^®—will help you stand out in your field.

Place your order in in the ASA store, using discount code CERTSUMMER23, to get 30% off your purchase. The sale ends Aug. 31.

Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major content categories—and make your plans to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community at the ASA annual convention and expo. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 22.75 continuing education hours by participating in breakout sessions and other programming.

Go to staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available—after Aug. 25, rates will increase by up to $400 per attendee.