The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2024 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 by Aug. 23 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus keynote speakers Peter Diamandis, MD, founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and Erica Dhawan, leadership expert and author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. Staffing World is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions that win business and spur growth.

It all takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN—but the deadline for securing special room rates at the Gaylord is Sept. 27. Go to staffingworld.net to learn more, and then register to secure your spot at Staffing World.

The ASA Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Survey is now open. Survey participants get exclusive salary benchmarks tailored specifically for the staffing and recruiting industry—plus 12 months of continuous access to the dynamic reporting platform.

Register to participate in the survey for access to the Dynamic Benchmarking platform, which provides benchmarking data for 27 staffing and recruiting industry positions—including executive compensation. For more information and to register, go to americanstaffing.net/compensation.

Staffing World^® is the anchor industry event for the entire workforce solutions ecosystem, bringing together all functions, experience levels, and segments of the staffing industry for unprecedented learning, networking, and collective advancement.

When you come to this year’s ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN, you can also take advantage of one of the preconvention programs that will take place before the convention begins

• Unlock Sales Potential: High-Impact Techniques for Staffing Excellence—Robert Reid of Butler Street will share techniques to help you boost your sales skills and communication strategies
• Build a Sustainable Strengths-Based Culture—industry veteran Kelly Merbler will explain how to use Gallup’s CliftonStrengths talent assessment to improve employee engagement outcomes

These preconvention programs take place Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; separate registration is required. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register.

Make this the summer of employee learning, engagement, and retention—and put your staffing company on the path toward greater success in 2024. Through July 31, you can earn the Certified Staffing Professional^® credential from ASA at a discount.

You’ll also save on the new ASA Pro Stacks credentialing programs; a la carte study materials; lapel pins and certificate frames; and more. Certification products are currently 20% off in the ASA store—there’s no discount code needed.

Are you ready to come together with leading women in staffing to make valuable connections and get valuable career insights? THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, brings together powerful and inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry to share the growth strategies that have propelled their careers and positioned them for continued success.

This year’s event, Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN, will feature Shelley Paxton, a self-described corporate rebel. Don’t miss her opening keynote presentation “I Quit So You Don’t Have to: Life and Leadership Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner.” Paxton is a former chief marketing officer at Harley-Davidson and a best-selling author who now, as a chief soul officer, works with leaders and teams to advocate for redefining success in ways that celebrate humanity, well-being, and soul. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net/thrive by Sept. 21—rates will increase after that date.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Avionté, ClearEdge, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, and Sense.

Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? Staffing World^® 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo, brings together people from all experience levels and segments of the staffing industry for unprecedented learning, networking, and collective advancement.

This year’s event, Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN, will feature one of the world’s leading female keynote speakers. Don’t miss the keynote by Erica Dhawan—an internationally recognized authority on 21st-century innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. She is the author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and has worked with leading companies such as Cisco, Coca-Cola, Nike, Chase, FedEx, and Mercedes Benz to drive exponential growth.

Learn more and register at staffingworld.net by Sept. 21—rates will increase after that date.

Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? Staffing World^® 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo, brings together people from all experience levels and segments of the staffing industry for unprecedented learning, networking, and collective advancement.

This year’s event, Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN, will kick off with one of the most brilliant and innovative business minds in the world. Don’t miss the opening keynote by Peter Diamandis—serial entrepreneur, futurist, technologist, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of more than 25 companies. He is also the founder and executive chair of the XPRIZE Foundation, which leads the world in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions.

Register at staffingworld.net by Sept. 21—rates will increase after that date.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to earn your Certified Staffing Professional^® credential from ASA or to start one of the new ASA Pro Stacks credentialing programs, the right time is right now. The ASA certification sale continues through July 31—meaning you’ll save 20% on exam packages, a la carte study materials, ASA Pro Stacks, and other professional development products. (The discount does not apply to certification renewals.)

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store. The discounted prices will be reflected in your cart; there’s no discount code needed.

Staffing World^® 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. It all happens Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Attendees will leave empowered with information and skills to drive tangible results for their companies, candidates, and clients.

The early registration rate is only valid through today, so visit staffingworld.net to register now—after today, rates will increase. And today is the last day to share your Staffing World story for the chance to win a free registration package. Check out this story posted by Jennifer Collins of ASA member firm Integrity Staffing. It’s also the last day to register early for THRIVE Live 2024, an inspiring event brought to you by the ASA women in leadership interest group, before rates increase.