Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, gymnast, business owner, health and wellness advocate, and sports ambassador; former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (known as “Coach K“), who also led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals; artificial intelligence expert Paul Zikopoulos, vice president of cognitive data systems for IBM—these inspiring leaders and business visionaries who will be keynote presenters at Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo. The opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs.

The industry’s premier learning and networking event takes place Oct. 3–5 this year at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. You’ll want to be there to experience more than 30 educational sessions in 12 major content categories, the industry’s largest expo, and more.

Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register at the lowest rate available.

To kick off National Staffing Employee Week, ASA today announced that speech-language pathologist and Black family literacy advocate Dr. Kelly M. Byrd of Supplemental Health Care is the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year. ASA also named National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Stars in the five staffing industry sectors.

National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 11–17 this year, honors the contributions of the millions of temporary and contract employees who work for U.S. staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies during an average week. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and All-Star awards (sponsored by StaffPro3, a division of PMC Insurance) honor current or former temporary or contract employees whose extraordinary stories of staffing success best exemplify one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging and flexibility.

“As we enter National Staffing Employee Week, we are excited to celebrate the millions of temporary and contract employees who contribute their talents to industries across the nation,” said ASA chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist.

Byrd will be formally honored and celebrated by staffing industry professionals from around the country at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Staffing World^® is about three weeks away, and the five host hotels for the convention are filling up quickly. The Staffing World room blocks at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown and the JW Marriott Charlotte are officially sold out. Limited availability remains at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Omni Charlotte Hotel, and the Westin Charlotte. The room block reservation deadline is today—except for the Omni, which has extended its Staffing World discounted rate to Sept. 12. Reserve your room today.

And if you haven’t yet reserved your spot for the ASA annual convention and expo, go to staffingworld.net to learn more about the educational sessions, keynote speakers, the largest expo hall in the industry, dedicated networking opportunities, and everything else that brings people to the industry’s premier learning and networking event.

Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Visit staffingworld.net to register.

Nearly half of employed U.S. job seekers (49%) believe artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in job recruiting are more biased than their human counterparts, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor^® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

The skepticism is higher among individuals actively involved in the job-seeking process. Among those who are at least considering a new job, 43% believe AI recruiting tools are more biased than humans, compared to just 29% of those with no immediate plans for a job change.

At the same time, the study found that 39% of current job seekers have used AI tools to assist in applying for a job. Usage varies based on race/ethnicity among U.S. residents, with 36% of Hispanic and 34% of Black U.S. adults saying they have used AI when applying for a job, compared to only 17% of White Americans.

“Job seekers may feel comfortable using artificial intelligence tools in their job search, but that does not equate to trusting AI to make fair hiring decisions,” said ASA chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist. “As AI tools become more widely deployed, it’s critical that hiring managers work to increase transparency and accountability in their hiring processes and use tools that meet current and emerging antibias standards. It’s also critically important that policymakers and technologists thoughtfully consider measures intended to lower bias in AI hiring systems.”

National Staffing Employee Week, which takes place Sept. 11–17 this year, celebrates the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing firms. Staffing firms across the nation will host special events honoring their greatest asset—their temporary and contract employees. To help staffing firms with their celebrations, ASA provides free materials for use throughout the week.

Show your appreciation for temporary and contract employees with free promotional tools available at americanstaffing.net/nsew, including commemorative logos, social media post templates, media outreach resources, and more.

And stay tuned for the announcement of the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry sector All-Stars. They’ll be revealed to ASA members and the public on the first day of National Staffing Employee Week—Monday, Sept. 11.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus keynote speakers Mike Krzyzewski (known by fans as “Coach K”), the coach of Duke University men’s basketball team who led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals (the opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs); Paul Zikopoulos, the vice president of cognitive data systems for IBM who is a leading expert on artificial intelligence; and Dominique Dawes, U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast, business owner, health and wellness advocate, and sports ambassador. Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth.

It all takes place just four weeks from today—Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC—but the deadline for securing special room rates at one of the official Staffing World hotels is this Friday, Sept. 8. There are still rooms available at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown and the Omni Charlotte Hotel. Go to americanstaffing.net. to learn more, and then register to secure your spot at Staffing World.

Are you ready to take your staffing company to new heights, increase your market share, and get solutions that accelerate growth? Then you need to experience Staffing World^® 2023. Regardless of your company size, title, or sector, the ASA annual convention and expo is the perfect place to network with industry leaders, learn cutting-edge strategies, and find solutions that will drive your business forward.

Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Experience more than 30 educational sessions, three powerful keynote speakers, the largest expo hall in the industry, dedicated networking time with your peers, and more—visit staffingworld.net for details. The advance registration savings end today, so register now to get the discounted rate. You also can get a team discount when you bring multiple individuals from your staffing firm.

Is your staffing company among the best and the brightest in the industry? Are you part of a forward-looking company poised for growth in 2024? Are you among these standout staffing companies? The companies attending Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC, are well on their way toward increased market share; streamlined technology solutions; artificial intelligence know-how in sales; and much, much more.

Visit staffingworld.net for details about this year’s impressive keynote speakers, including Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes; the sold-out expo hall; 22 Tech Talks; 45 roundtable discussions on top industry issues—and then make sure to secure your seat. Note: Your last chance to save is this Friday, Sept. 1—when the advance registration discount expires. After Sept. 1, rates increase by at least $400 per registration category. Register now.

Time is running out—there’s just one day left to take advantage of the ASA certification sale and save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals), including certification packages, exams, books, and more.

Invest in yourself or your team’s: find out which of the four ASA credentials—Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^®—will help you stand out in your field.

Place your order in in the ASA store, using discount code CERTSUMMER23, to get 30% off your purchase. The sale ends Aug. 31.

The deadline for the association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 has been extended. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by this Friday, Sept. 1, 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.