When interviewing for a new job, Americans overwhelmingly prefer an in-person meeting to a virtual format, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor^® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

In total, 70% of all Americans prefer in-person job interviews, compared with 17% who favor video calls and only 9% who prefer audio-only calls. Men (39%) are more likely to feel the need to get a haircut or change their hairstyle for an interview than women (23%). Additionally, Hispanic Americans (74%) are significantly more likely than their white counterparts (65%) to feel the need to modify their appearance before taking part in job interviews.

“Job seekers may prefer to have the option to work remotely, but they still want to make their first impressions in person. Unfortunately, far too many (67%) feel the need to modify their normal appearance in some way prior to a job interview,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “To attract the best talent and create more inclusive workplaces, employers need to send a clear message to candidates that they are hiring based on skills and not physical appearance or dress codes from another era.”

The percentage of women who serve as chief executive officers and owners in the staffing industry more than doubled from 2020 to 2022, according to a new survey released by the Women Business Collaborative with support from ASA, National Association of Personnel Services, Staffing Industry Analysts, and TechServe Alliance. The percentage of female CEOs and owners in the staffing industry reached 42% in 2022, up from less than 20% in 2020.

“Women’s voices continue to grow in the staffing industry, but we still have work to do to reach full gender parity,” said ASA chair Threase Baker.

To learn more about the findings, download the report at staffingindustry.com.

Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey to unlock the staffing benchmarks you need to compare your company against similar-sized companies and those within your industry sector.

Participating companies get access to an exclusive online report archive, which includes data on direct-hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, payroll and productivity metrics by company size, and more.

The survey is based on peer input from staffing companies of varying sizes from across the U.S. Learn more at americanstaffing.net and participate by Feb. 24 to get the data you need.

Hear from inspiring women leaders during THRIVE Virtual, a half-day event full of high-impact content designed to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach.

Learn from and connect with standout women leaders in a collaborative virtual environment. Brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, it all takes place Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time.

Learn more and register 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.

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.

The survey is based on peer input from staffing companies of varying sizes from across the U.S. and features more than 120 benchmarks for temporary and contract staffing, and direct hire search and placement services. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “2023 Staffing Trends: Projections and Reflections.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear about the leading industry trends for 2023 and find out how they will affect your strategic initiatives, business goals, and revenue growth in the year ahead.

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.

At the ASA Staffing Law Conference, you’ll hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, nonsolicitation and noncompete agreements, pay transparency laws, remote work, and more. Take a look at the agenda for details about the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies.

Attend the 2023 ASA Staffing Law Conference, May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC, for the answers your staffing company needs to navigate new legal and regulatory challenges. Register at staffinglawconference.net to reserve your spot and receive the lowest rate available—after March 17, rates will increase.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2022 will close in just a couple of weeks. The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics.

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. Participate in the Staffing Employment and Sales Survey by Feb. 24 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for. Learn more and register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. Check out this year’s sessions, which have been developed by the ASA legal team in partnership with top employment law attorneys and experts to deliver the answers your staffing company needs to navigate new legal and regulatory challenges.

The 2023 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net for more information and to register.

Are you a woman looking for ways to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach? THRIVE Virtual will deliver a powerful program featuring inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry, who will share lessons learned and effective growth strategies that have propelled their careers.

Brought to you by the ASA women in leadership interest group, it takes place Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net—rates will increase after March 17.

The 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.