Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “The Return of the “Double Dip” Tax Scheme: Understanding Its Key Elements and Dangers,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In this session presented by ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE, hear about “double dip” tax schemes targeting the staffing industry and get insight from Jay Marshall Dye of ESC into what staffing companies need to know and how you can avoid falling for such a scheme.

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.

Staffing employment dipped slightly in the week of May 8–14, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing by 0.4% to a rounded value of 99. Staffing companies did not mention any one primary factor as a barrier preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were 6.4% below the same week last year.

New starts in the 19th week of the year were stable, inching down just 0.1% from the prior week. Almost four in 10 staffing companies (38%) reported gains in new assignments week to week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average increased from the prior week to a rounded value of 99, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending May 14 was 6.5% lower than the same period in 2022.

“After four straight weeks of staffing job growth, staffing employment has started to retreat,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

This week will be used in the May monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics June 2.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry as well as provide scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC), as well as the THRIVE: Women in Leadership preconvention program (Oct. 2–3 in Charlotte).

ASA will award scholarships to rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential—but applications must be received today. Visit americanstaffing.net for more information.

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. The deadline for applications is May 19.

The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies; the ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent; and the ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program honors individuals nominated by ASA member companies who best exemplify one or more of the staffing industry’s key messages—bridge and flexibility. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is not just for attorneys. Tomorrow and Friday, come to the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies—and get the information you need to protect your company, capitalize on growth opportunities, engage effectively and legally with talent, and keep operational costs down.

Tomorrow and Friday, join industry owners, c-suite executives, human resource leaders, recruiters, talent managers, and more at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. On-site registration opens tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. Visit staffinglawconference.net for more information.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry as well as provide scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC), as well as the THRIVE: Women in Leadership preconvention program (Oct. 2–3 in Charlotte).

ASA will award scholarships to rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential. Find out more and submit your application at americanstaffing.net. Applications are due May 22.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2023 is now open—but only for a few more days. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by this Friday, May 19, will receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

ASA will accept applications for its prestigious professional recognition programs through next Friday, May 19. Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent.

• The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies.
• The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.
• The ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program honors individuals nominated by ASA member companies who best exemplify one or more of the staffing industry’s key messages—bridge and flexibility.

To learn more and submit an application or nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies—but it isn’t just for attorneys. This year’s sessions will deliver critical information for owners, c-suite executives, human resource leaders, recruiters, talent managers, and more.

Get the expert-level, reliable information you need to protect your company, capitalize on growth opportunities, engage effectively and legally with talent, and keep operational costs down. Come to the ASA Staffing Law Conference, May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available. You’ll save even more when you register more than five people from your company.

Time is running out to participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain insight on key trends to help staffing businesses. Preliminary data show that since the survey last ran in 2017

• Corporate employee turnover rate is higher
• Offering benefits to temporary workers is more common
• Direct hire average time to fill has increased

Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself for growth and increased margins. Participating companies receive early access to a discounted, personalized version of the final report. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.