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.

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 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5, and it’s your chance to learn the latest strategies, make important connections, and find solutions to accelerate your firm’s growth. Register now to take advantage of the lowest rates available. Learn more and secure your spot at americanstaffing.net.

Temporary and contract staffing employment is stable, though down from this time last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index.

Want to know more? Complete the ASA Staffing Index survey to get updated information on industry trends, including new staffing starts data. Staffing firms with U.S. operations can participate in the weekly survey, and there are no fees to participate.

Participants receive a weekly email summary report—in addition to statistics by company size and access to historical data and dynamic charts.

Register today at americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

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—will be the opening keynote speaker at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo. He is passionate, dynamic, inspiring, and a master motivator—not only of teams, but also of individuals and organizations, spurring them on to succeed beyond even their own expectations. The opening keynote presentation is sponsored by ASA corporate partner World Wide Specialty Programs.

In addition to hearing from Coach K and other inspiring speakers, Staffing World 2023 offers learning, networking, the biggest expo in the industry, Tech Talks, and so much more. It happens Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Learn more at staffingworld.net, and register now to get the lowest rate available.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry. Each year, a select number of emerging women leaders are chosen to receive 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).

The Women in Leadership Scholarship recipients join a supportive and celebratory community of past winners and other women leaders. You can hear from past winners and ask them about the application process next week during a networking call—it takes place Thursday, May 4, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

Scholarship applications are due May 22—get more information and submit your application at americanstaffing.net.

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

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 May 19 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey.

Staffing employment rose slightly in the week of April 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.1% but holding at a rounded value of 97. Several staffing companies mentioned a holiday as a barrier preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were 6.8% below the same week last year.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average nudged down from the prior week but held at a rounded value of 98, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending April 16 was 7.1% lower than the same period in 2022.

New starts in the 15th week of the year increased by 2.5% from the prior week. Four in 10 staffing companies (40%) reported week-to-week gains in new assignments.

“Staffing employment has softened since the beginning of February, but current levels still remain above those seen in 2021,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

This week will be used in the April monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 5.

THRIVE Virtual—the premier event for women leaders in the staffing industry looking to elevate their skills and connect with other women in leadership positions—takes place this Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Don’t miss your chance to network with the impressive lineup of speakers brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group—the event is nearly sold out. Register now at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.

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 by May 19 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data. There are no fees to participate.

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.

THRIVE Virtual—the premier event for women leaders in the staffing industry looking to elevate their skills and connect with other women in leadership positions—takes place Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Don’t miss your chance to network with the impressive lineup of speakers, including bestselling author and certified professional career coach Joyel Crawford, former U.S. Women’s National Soccer team member Joanna Lohman, Kia Young, Pamela Green, and others.

THRIVE Virtual, brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, is next Thursday, but it’s almost sold out. Register now at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.