If you’re looking for ways to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader, apply to serve on a volunteer committee or council. ASA is currently seeking dedicated members to volunteer so it can continue to provide timely, valuable resources to members.

Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association. The deadline to sign up is Oct. 31.

The Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, has recently been released by ASA. This publication provides data-driven information and insights that are critical to strategic planning and business development in a user-friendly format so you can understand the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry during the current economic disruption and evaluate where it’s headed.

Visit americanstaffing.net/playbook to learn what you need to know about the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry and find out how you can make the most of this business intelligence. Plus, you can download charts and figures to share with clients and the media.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 is now open—don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Participate by Nov. 29 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader? ASA is currently seeking dedicated members for volunteer committees and councils.

Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association. Log in to ASA Central and visit the volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31.

The final day of Staffing World^® 2023 got started this morning at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, with educational sessions, expo hall hours, networking receptions, and more.

Programming for the ASA annual convention and expo ends today with the closing Super Session at 3:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Dominique Dawes and the presentation of the ASA Care Awards and ASA Elevate Awards.

If you’re not in Charlotte you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

This morning at Staffing World^® 2023, the ASA annual convention and expo, attendees got their day started during an inspiring and compelling Super Session, where they met Dr. Kelly M. Byrd, the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year (sponsored by PMC Insurance Group); voted on the slate of officers for the association’s board of directors; and heard from keynote speaker Paul Zikopoulos (sponsored by LinkedIn). Breakout sessions continue through 5:30 p.m. Eastern time today, and the expo is open until 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow the expo will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Knowledge Hub talks (sponsored by Citizens), author talks at the Staffing World Bookstore, and the ever-popular ASA Cares LIVE—Pawvana (sponsored by Avionté Staffing Software). Educational sessions take place from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and the convention wraps up during the closing Super Session at 3:30 p.m., featuring keynote speaker Dominique Dawes and the presentation of the ASA Care Awards and ASA Elevate Awards.

Staffing World continues today and tomorrow at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. If you didn’t make it to Charlotte, you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

Staffing World^® 2023 starts today and continues through Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Tuesday’s schedule includes the Staffing World Welcome Mixer, 2–3:15 p.m. Eastern time (sponsored by Equifax Workforce Solutions), followed by the opening Super Session featuring keynote speaker Mike Krzyzewski (sponsored by World Wide Specialty) and the presentation of the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame (sponsored by Nixer Comp Inc.) and ASA Volunteer of the Year awards. The Expo Grand Opening: Life in the Fast Lane is 5–7 p.m.

Tomorrow’s programming begins with the Wednesday Super Session featuring keynote speaker Paul Zikopoulos (sponsored by LinkedIn), the ASA annual membership meeting, and the presentation of the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year Award. Breakout sessions take place tomorrow from 11:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the expo—where attendees can hear author talks at the Staffing World Bookstore or take advantage of microlearning opportunities in the Staffing World Knowledge Hub (sponsored by Citizens)—is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you aren’t able to attend the ASA annual convention and expo in person, you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

Staffing World^® 2023 begins tomorrow and continues through Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. There also are preconvention programs today and tomorrow—separate registration is required. On-site registration (sponsored by KarmaCheck) will be open today 1–5 p.m. Eastern time and will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

Events kick off tomorrow with the Staffing World Welcome Mixer, 2–3:15 p.m. (sponsored by Equifax Workforce Solutions), followed by the opening Super Session featuring keynoter Mike Krzyzewski (sponsored by World Wide Specialty) and presentation of the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame (sponsored by Nixer Comp Inc.) and ASA Volunteer of the Year awards.

The ASA annual convention and expo is where staffing professionals can connect and collaborate with their industry peers. If you can’t be in Charlotte, you can connect on social media to learn about what’s happening.

It’s almost time for the most important industry event for staffing professionals—Staffing World^® 2023. The ASA annual convention and expo starts Tuesday, Oct. 3, and continues through Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Preconvention programs take place Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3 (separate registration is required).

Staffing World is a time for you to connect and collaborate with industry peers. Hear from three powerful keynote presenters, attend educational sessions and networking events, visit with suppliers in the industry’s largest expo, and much more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 22.75 continuing education hours toward certification renewal by participating in workshops and other content sessions. Get more information and register at staffingworld.net. On-site registration opens Monday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. Eastern time.

Are you ready to safeguard your company’s future and be prepared to weather any forecast? The ASA Growth Tool Kit was developed especially for staffing companies—it’s designed to empower them with the data, analysis, and business intelligence they need to weather any economic challenge and to take advantage of opportunities that can accelerate growth.

The ASA Growth Tool Kit is a comprehensive repository of resources such as economic, business, and industry news; educational resources; articles, market analysis, and economic research. Access the ASA Growth Tool Kit at americanstaffing.net.