For staffing companies, there is no better source for business-building information, news, and research than the American Staffing Association. From bringing you the latest news—and helping you navigate the legal landscape, to providing you with industry data—and connecting you with other staffing professionals, ASA is your strategic partner in helping you grow your business and your career.

Make sure ASA continues working to promote and maintain the best possible environment for your business. Visit americanstaffing.net/renew or call the membership department at 703-253-2020.

ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise with industry professionals at Staffing World^® 2024—the ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

Share your experience and expertise during a breakout session (interactive presentation; between 60 and 75 minutes long), knowledge hub tech talk (presentation on technology topics important to the industry; 10 minutes long), or knowledge hub speed talk (presentation on a general topic important to the industry; 10 minutes long).

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters. The deadline for Staffing World breakout session proposals is Jan. 31, and the deadline for Staffing World knowledge hub speed talks or tech talks is May 31. ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA webinars, due Jan. 31.

Put your staffing company on the path toward greater success in 2024. During the ASA certification sale, you can earn the Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential from ASA at a discount. (The discount does not apply to certification renewals.)

ASA staffing certification programs are designed to cultivate the expertise and professionalism it takes to be a top practitioner in the staffing and recruiting industry. All certification packages, materials, and exams are 30% off in the ASA store. Use the discount code HOLIDAY23-E at checkout.

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 at Staffing World^®—the ASA annual convention and expo—and during ASA webinars. As a presenter for ASA, you will have the opportunity to reach out to industry professionals and build lasting connections.

At Staffing World^® 2024, Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN, slots are available for 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), or knowledge hub speed talks (presentations on general topics important to the industry; 10 minutes long). ASA webinars, which take place virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays, are typically 60 minutes long.

For more information and to start your submission, 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.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 will close tomorrow. The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics.

Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Friday, Dec. 1—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. Participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for—go to americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

To ensure ASA provides you with the industry information you value most, the association has commissioned Readex Research to conduct a comprehensive communications and content survey. You should have received a unique survey link via email.

Have your say about the industry information you use. Your responses will be used to help ASA enhance its publications, communications, and other resources. Participants who complete the survey can enter to win a $50 gift card from Amazon.

Today is Giving Tuesday, an ideal time for you to help support the future workforce by donating to the ASA Foundation. A nonprofit organization affiliated with ASA, the foundation conducts educational and charitable activities to prepare students for future career opportunities, offer scholarships to emerging women leaders in the industry, and more.

With your donation, ASA can continue to encourage a pipeline of emerging talent. Give to the ASA Foundation today. All donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes.

During the season of thanks and reflection, ASA is particularly grateful for the generosity of the staffing industry. With your support, the ASA Foundation is able to offer scholarships to emerging women leaders and to offset the costs associated with managing the foundation.

With Giving Tuesday tomorrow, you may be inspired to give back. Your donation can help support the Women in Leadership scholarship program or go toward programs that need the most assistance. Please consider a gift today, in any amount. All donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes. With your donation, ASA can continue to encourage a pipeline of emerging talent.

To ensure ASA provides you with the industry information you value most, the association has commissioned Readex Research to conduct a comprehensive communications and content survey.

ASA members will receive a unique survey link via email beginning next week. Your input is extremely important and will be used to help us enhance ASA publications, resources, and communications. Once you complete the survey, you can enter to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.

Prepare for 2024 now by taking advantage of the ASA certification sale. Through the end of this year, you’ll get a 30% discount on certification products (excluding renewal fees)—including certification packages, a la carte study materials, exams, lapel pins, certificate frames, and travel mugs and tumblers.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code HOLIDAY23-E, by Dec. 31.