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ASA Staffing Law Conference Starts Tomorrow—Learn About Using Restrictive Covenants, Artificial Intelligence, and More

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is not just for attorneys. Tomorrow and Friday, come to the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies—and get the information you need to protect your company, capitalize on growth opportunities, engage effectively and legally with talent, and keep operational costs down.

Tomorrow and Friday, join industry owners, c-suite executives, human resource leaders, recruiters, talent managers, and more at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. On-site registration opens tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time. Visit staffinglawconference.net for more information.

ASA Scholarship Available for Women Leaders—Deadline Monday

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry as well as provide scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC), as well as the THRIVE: Women in Leadership preconvention program (Oct. 2–3 in Charlotte).

ASA will award scholarships to rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential. Find out more and submit your application at americanstaffing.net. Applications are due May 22.

Get Your Staffing Benchmarks and Projections—ASA Quarterly Survey Closes Friday

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2023 is now open—but only for a few more days. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by this Friday, May 19, 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.

Highlight Your Company’s Successes—One Week Left to Apply for ASA Award Programs

ASA will accept applications for its prestigious professional recognition programs through next Friday, May 19. Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent.

  • The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies.
  • The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.
  • The ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program honors individuals nominated by ASA member companies who best exemplify one or more of the staffing industry’s key messages—bridge and flexibility.

To learn more and submit an application or nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference Starts One Week From Today

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies—but it isn’t just for attorneys. This year’s sessions will deliver critical information for owners, c-suite executives, human resource leaders, recruiters, talent managers, and more.

Get the expert-level, reliable information you need to protect your company, capitalize on growth opportunities, engage effectively and legally with talent, and keep operational costs down. Come to the ASA Staffing Law Conference, May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available. You’ll save even more when you register more than five people from your company.

ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey Closes Friday

Time is running out to participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain insight on key trends to help staffing businesses. Preliminary data show that since the survey last ran in 2017

  • Corporate employee turnover rate is higher
  • Offering benefits to temporary workers is more common
  • Direct hire average time to fill has increased

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. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.

Free ASA Webinar Today—Recruiting for Diversity

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Inclusive Recruitment Tool Kit.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Myra Briggs of Society presents an overview of the inclusive recruitment tool kit developed by Society Global Executive Search, a free resource designed to help organizations ensure that their recruitment processes are inclusive and promote diversity and equity. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, which is sponsored by ASA corporate partners ClearlyRated and Monster, and by HiringSolved and WorkN.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Share Your Expertise in the Knowledge Hub at Staffing World 2023

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, which this year takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Submit your proposal to present a 10-minute talk in the Knowledge Hub—either a Tech Talk (on a technology topic important to the industry) or a Speed Talk (on a general topic important to the industry). The deadline for Staffing World Knowledge Hub proposals is May 31. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net.

Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first 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 by May 19 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

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.

Get Insights From Industry Peers—Participate in the ASA Mentor Match Program

ASA provides a resource designed for staffing industry professionals interested in being part of valuable mentoring relationships—the ASA Mentor Match platform. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The goal of the program is to assist participants in growing professionally and networking with fellow ASA members.

Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in July will be accepted through May 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or a mentee. Questions? Contact ASA at 703-253-2020 or volunteer@americantaffing.net.