The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second 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.

The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics. Participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey by next Friday, Aug. 25, to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for. There are no fees to participate.

National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 11–17 and will kick off with the official announcement of the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry All-Stars.

During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and industry partners will organize a series of events and activities aimed at honoring their greatest asset: their temporary and contract employees. ASA has developed materials to help members plan their own National Staffing Employee Week festivities—visit americanstaffing.net/nsew to find answers to your questions about National Staffing Employee Week, download resources, and get ideas about how to celebrate your employees.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that fuel growth and accelerate success.

This year’s event takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, and will feature more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories— including “Why You Should Double Down on Digital Differentiation.”

With talent acquisition a top priority for recruitment agencies, and talent wishing that finding jobs through recruitment agencies was more streamlined, what will separate winning agencies from the competition? The combination of transformative technology and the human touch. How can your tech stack play a key role in helping you stand out from the competition and better serve your clients? And how can you build an engagement strategy with a focus on personalization and scalability? In this session, Jeff Neumann of Bullhorn, an ASA corporate partner, will share why digital differentiation should be your team’s primary focus when it comes to overall tech strategy, and how the top staffing firms are making it happen in 2023.

Get ready to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community this fall. Review the agenda, make your travel plans, and then visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the best available rate—after Aug. 25, rates will increase by up to $400 per attendee.

U.S. Olympic gymnast, gold medalist, and successful entrepreneur Dominique Dawes continues to make national headlines with her impressive business acumen and powerful message. In a recent interview with CNBC, Dawes talked about “how to bring a champion’s mindset to business”—the perfect preview to her keynote presentation at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC.

Dawes also spoke with Staffing Success magazine about her upcoming Staffing World appearance and what she has in store for her audience of staffing leaders. Among the industry’s characteristics she’s homed in on already: passion. Speaking to an audience focused on helping people find jobs, Dawes can make powerful connections between her life experiences and lessons learned and the staffing businesses.

“In my 18-year journey in the sport of gymnastics and with three Olympic games under my belt…it would not have been possible without having a passion, planning, persevering, and people.” Dawes says. Read the full interview at americanstaffing.net.

Make sure you’re in the room when Dawes takes the stage at the ASA annual convention and expo. Learn more and register today at staffingworld.net.

Are you ready for Staffing World^®, the industry’s biggest event? The ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will give you the chance to choose among more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories—including business development, talent management, technology, and more.

Among the new learning opportunities this year are preconvention programs that will take place before the convention begins:

• THRIVE Live (presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group)
• Staffing Firm Owners Masterclass
• Recruiting Masterclass

These preconvention programs take place Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3; separate registration is required. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register.

Right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success. During the ASA certification sale, you’ll save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals)—including certification packages, exams, books, and more.

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.

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 at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major content categories—and make your plans to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community at the ASA annual convention and expo. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 22.75 continuing education hours by participating in breakout sessions and other programming.

Go to staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available—after Aug. 25, rates will increase by up to $400 per attendee.

Are you ready to take your staffing firm to new heights by discovering winning 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. There will be more than 30 educational sessions on current industry challenges, three powerful keynote speakers, the largest expo hall in the industry, dedicated networking time with colleagues, and more—visit staffingworld.net to get the details and register.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to earn your Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential from ASA, the right time is right now. During the ASA certification sale, you’ll save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals)—including certification packages, exams, books, lapel pins, certificate frames, and travel mugs and tumblers.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using discount code CERTSUMMER23, by Aug. 31.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 25 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. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.