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Register for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference—Savings End One Month From Today

Register for the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference before registration rates increase March 15 to hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, remote work, and more.

This two-day event features sessions for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys. It all takes place May 16–17 at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC. Check out the session descriptions online, and then register at staffinglawconference.net for the best rate available.

The Popular Annual ASA Legal Conference Adds Compliance Content for 2024

The former ASA Staffing Law Conference is now the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference—a two-day event with sessions for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys.

Come to the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown, May 16–17 in Washington, DC, to hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, remote work, and more. Visit staffinglawconference.net to register at the best rates available.

There Are Still Opportunities Available to Speak at Staffing World 2024

Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2024? Submit your idea today for your chance to speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

Slots are available for Knowledge Hub Tech Talks (10-minute talks on technology topics) and Knowledge Hub Speed Talks (10-minute talks on broader industry topics), and proposals are due May 31.

Registration Now Open for the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference—See the Session Descriptions

At the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, you’ll hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, remote work, and more. This conference is not just for lawyers—programming is designed for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys.

Check out the newly posted agenda and session descriptions for this important event, May 16–17 at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC, and then visit staffinglawconference.net to reserve your spot.

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Staffing Law & Compliance Conference

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is now called the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference. Why? Because the sessions are important for staffing firm owners and executives as well as compliance managers, human resource professionals, recruiters, and attorneys. ASA general counsel Brittany Sakata, Esq., explains the reasoning in the latest ASA Legal Line video for members.

See which important topics are on the docket at this year’s ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, May 16–17 in Washington, DC. Session descriptions have just been posted online, and registration is open—go to americanstaffing.net to register at the lowest rate available. ASA members receive additional discounts.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series is sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

Deadline Tomorrow—Present at Staffing World 2024 or an ASA Webinar

ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2024. Opportunities are available for both Staffing World®—the ASA annual convention and expo—and for ASA webinars.

Staffing World 2024 takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN. The three opportunities for content are breakout sessions (interactive presentations; between 60 and 75 minutes long), Knowledge Hub Tech Talks (presentations on technology topics important to the industry; 10 minutes long), and Knowledge Hub Speed Talks (presentations on general topics important to the industry; 10 minutes long). ASA webinars take place throughout the year, usually on Tuesdays (virtual presentations on general topics important to the industry; typically 60 minutes long).

For more information and to submit your proposal, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters. The deadline for Staffing World breakout session proposals and ASA webinars is Jan. 31. The deadline for Staffing World Knowledge Hub Speed Talks and Tech Talks is May 31.

Explore the Newly Refreshed ASA Website—Featuring Enhanced Content, Search, and More

The American Staffing Association’s website, americanstaffing.net, has just been refreshed to improve its functionality and appearance. The site now features a significantly enhanced search engine, updated menus and navigation, personalized content recommendations, and more.

You will need to be logged in to access all the new features. If you have forgotten your user name or password, email membership@americanstaffing.net. If you have general feedback about the site, email success@americanstaffing.net.

Deadline Next Week—Speak at Staffing World 2024 or Present an ASA Webinar

Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2024? Submit your idea today for your chance to speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar in 2024.

Staffing World 2024 takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN. Slots are available for

  • Breakout Sessions—interactive sessions lasting 60-75 minutes (proposals due Jan. 31)
  • Knowledge Hub Tech Talks—10-minute talks on technology topics (proposals due May 31)
  • Knowledge Hub Speed Talks—10-minute talks on broader industry topics (proposals due May 31)

ASA webinars, virtual programs held throughout the year on Tuesdays, are typically 60 minutes long (proposals due Jan. 31). For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

January Is National Mentoring Month—Support the Industry as a Mentor

Every January, the U.S. recognizes National Mentoring Month to spread awareness about the importance and positive impact of mentoring in helping prepare people to succeed. ASA celebrates the dedicated mentors whose wisdom, guidance, and positive examples establish valuable connections within the industry and help their association peers define career goals and enhance their leadership skills.

You can join them by participating in the ASA Mentor Match program, which connects mentor–mentee pairs based on topics of expertise. The Mentor Match program runs in two six-month cycles per year (January–June and July–December). Applications for the next cycle will be accepted starting in May. Learn more at americanstaffing.net, or send an email to volunteer@americanstaffing.net.

Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth 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. There are no fees to participate.

The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics. Participate in the survey by Feb. 23 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.