The ASA Mentor Match program allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers by establishing a mentoring relationship for a six-month period. The program is designed to help both mentors and mentees grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in July are due tomorrow. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or mentee.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus opening keynote speaker 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. 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.

Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, but the early registration rates are only valid until June 9—register now to take advantage of the lowest rates available. Learn more and secure your spot at americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “The Return of the “Double Dip” Tax Scheme: Understanding Its Key Elements and Dangers,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In this session presented by ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE, hear about “double dip” tax schemes targeting the staffing industry and get insight from Jay Marshall Dye of ESC into what staffing companies need to know and how you can avoid falling for such a scheme.

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.

Staffing employment dipped slightly in the week of May 8–14, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing by 0.4% to a rounded value of 99. Staffing companies did not mention any one primary factor as a barrier preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were 6.4% below the same week last year.

New starts in the 19th week of the year were stable, inching down just 0.1% from the prior week. Almost four in 10 staffing companies (38%) reported gains in new assignments week to week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average increased from the prior week to a rounded value of 99, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending May 14 was 6.5% lower than the same period in 2022.

“After four straight weeks of staffing job growth, staffing employment has started to retreat,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

This week will be used in the May monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics June 2.

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—but applications must be received today. Visit americanstaffing.net for more information.

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. The deadline for applications is May 19.

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; and 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 a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.