ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2023. Submit a presentation idea for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions—concurrent, interactive sessions between 45 and 75 minutes long—are due Jan. 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA Webinars (due Jan. 31) and for Staffing World Knowledge Hub Tech Talks and Speed Talks (due May 31). For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net.

ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2023. Submit a presentation idea for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions—concurrent, interactive sessions between 45 and 75 minutes long—are due Jan. 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA Webinars (due Jan. 31) and for Staffing World Knowledge Hub Tech Talks and Speed Talks (due May 31). For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net.

Get the industry intel your company needs to win business and spark growth. To help you make strategic decisions, ASA has compiled the Top 10 Staffing Trends for 2023 and provided curated resources for each.

Trend No. 1 Talent disruptions and opportunities
Trend No. 2 Workplace flexibility
Trend No. 3 Improved culture

Visit 2023-trends.americanstaffing.net to see the full list of trends, along with more resources and bonus content.

Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data that will help your firm get an advantage in the coming year. 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—you’ll be able to see company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services.

The survey is based on peer input from staffing companies of varying sizes from across the U.S. and features more than 120 benchmarks for temporary and contract staffing, and direct hire search and placement services. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.

Do you know the corporate employee turnover rate for the staffing industry? Are you curious about what benefits other staffing companies offer to their temporary and contract employees?

The ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey, which was recently relaunched for 2023, provides data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing—and direct hire search and placement services—to assist you in making strategic business decisions.

ASA member staffing companies that complete the survey receive early access to a discounted, personalized version of the final report. Visit americanstaffing.net to learn more and register.

Staffing employment declined in the week of Dec. 12–18, decreasing by 2%, but the ASA Staffing Index held at a rounded value of 106. Staffing companies mentioned several factors—including a holiday and inclement weather—as barriers preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were up 0.3% from the same week last year.

New starts fell in the 50th week of the year, decreasing by 10% from the prior week. Close to four in 10 staffing companies (35%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged down from the prior week to hold at a rounded value of 106, as temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Dec. 18 was 0.2% higher than the same period in 2021.

“Staffing employment remains slightly above the level seen at this time in 2021, with the usual holiday trends seemingly taking hold,” said Scott Vanderbilt, ASA senior director of research.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the December monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Jan. 6.

Get the industry intel your company needs to win business and spark growth. To help you make strategic decisions, ASA has compiled the Top 10 Staffing Trends for 2023 and provided curated resources for each.

Trend #1. Talent Disruptions and Opportunities
Trend #2. Workplace Flexibility
Trend #3. Improved Culture

Visit 2023-trends.americanstaffing.net to see the full list of trends, along with more resources and bonus content.

Investing in the career development of your internal team sends a powerful message about your company. Before the year ends, purchase ASA certification packages for your employees to show them you value their future with your firm. Through Dec. 31, you’ll get a 20% discount on certification products—including certification packages, a la carte study materials, exams, lapel pins, certificate frames, and travel mugs and tumblers.

Learn more about the most prestigious certification program in the staffing industry, and then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code HOLIDAY22, by Dec. 31.

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.

The survey is based on peer input from staffing companies of varying sizes from across the U.S. and features more than 120 benchmarks for temporary and contract staffing, and direct hire search and placement services. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.

Can you offer solutions for the challenges that staffing firms face today? ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community.

Opportunities are available for Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, and for ASA Webinars in 2023. Staffing World 2023 takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Industry experts, and business professionals in other disciplines pertinent to the staffing industry, should submit proposals for

• Staffing World Breakout Sessions: Concurrent, interactive sessions between 45 and 75 minutes long
• Staffing World Knowledge Hub Tech Talks: 10-minute talks on technology topics important to the industry
• Staffing World Knowledge Hub Speed Talks: 10-minute talks on general topics important to the industry
• ASA Webinars: Produced Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 2 p.m. Eastern time. ASA also offers micro learning opportunities that can be scheduled at different times and shorter intervals.

For more information and to start your Staffing World submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters. To start your ASA Webinar submission, visit ASA Central. The deadline for ASA webinar and Staffing World Breakout Session proposals is Jan. 31, 2023, and the deadline for Staffing World Knowledge Hub talks is May 31.