You need all kinds of data to make strategic decisions for your business. As the staffing industry’s research leader, ASA makes it possible for you to track key metrics, including economic data, workplace trends, sector-level research, and much more, giving your company valuable market insights and a competitive advantage.

ASA maintains and publishes a rich collection of staffing industry data, thanks to the participation of staffing firms and their employees in a number of surveys ASA conducts throughout the year. Don’t miss your chance to get the data you need from the association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2021—participate by Nov. 26 and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies within your industry sector.

Eight in 10 job candidates (80%), both active and passive seekers, foresee working for a new company in the next 12 months—despite, or possibly due to, the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.—according to the new ASA Candidate Sentiment Study.

Make sure your firm is positioned for maximum success and growth as a return to work escalates and talent seek staffing services. ASA members can purchase this important study at a discount and use the data immediately to shape strategies toward 2021 growth. Learn more at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

The new Candidate Sentiment Study from ASA reveals a sense of optimism about employment and job-related opportunities as the nation continues to fight Covid-19.

The data from the survey indicate that both active and passive job seekers expect to be working for a new company in the next 12 months. Get those candidates to work with your firm—use the findings detailed in the study report to make sure your firm has a successful 2021.

The report is available for purchase now, and ASA members receive a discount. Get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2021 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Nov. 26 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.

Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader? ASA is currently seeking dedicated members to serve on volunteer committees and councils.

Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association. Applications are due Oct. 31.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Disability Inclusion in the Workplace,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn why fostering a corporate culture that is inclusive of people with disabilities is a good business practice and how your firm can remove stigmas and barriers associated with disability in this program sponsored by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group.

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.

Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader? ASA is currently seeking dedicated members to serve on volunteer committees and councils.

Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association. Applications are due Oct. 31.

Staffing World^® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo, wraps up today in Denver and virtually. Keep up with what’s going on—visit the ASA Facebook page, @americanstaffingassociation on Instagram, and follow @StaffingTweets on Twitter.

Yesterday’s Super Session featured keynote speaker Susan Salka (sponsored by Anthem) and introduced Souphak Kienitz, the 2022 National Staffing Employee of the Year (sponsored by PMC Insurance Group).

Breakout sessions begin today at 9:15 a.m. Mountain time and continue until 3:15 p.m. The Expo is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is the location of the Knowledge Hub (sponsored by ClearlyRated), where you can find Speed Talks, Tech Talks, and Game Changers, as well as ASA Cares LIVE—Pawvana, where you can destress by playing with puppies between 10 a.m. and 12 noon (sponsored by Avionté). And the convention wraps up with the Closing Super Session in the Aurora Ballroom, 3:30–5 p.m. See the presentation of the ASA Elevate Awards and ASA Care Awards and hear the keynote address “The New Playbook: What You Need to Rethink Your Strategy in a Post-Advantage World,” presented by Rita McGrath.

Staffing World^® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo, continues today in Denver and virtually.

Yesterday’s Super Session featured keynote speaker Sekou Andrews, who delivered a passionate presentation (sponsored by World Wide Specialty) about fueling growth through personal connections. Dorothy Taylor, chief executive officer of World Wide Specialty, was inducted into the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame (sponsored by Nixer Comp). Kerry Sirkka of AMN Healthcare was honored as the 2021 ASA Volunteer of the Year.

At today’s Super Session, 8:30–10 a.m. Mountain time, meet the 2022 National Staffing Employee of the Year (sponsored by PMC Insurance Group) and hear the keynote address “Leading in Precarious Times, Inspiring Our Most Defining Moments,” presented by Susan Salka (sponsored by Anthem). Breakout sessions begin at 11:15 a.m. Mountain time and continue until 5 p.m. The Expo is open until 7 p.m. and is the location of the Knowledge Hub (sponsored by ClearlyRated), where you can find Speed Talks, Tech Talks, and Game Changers—mix and match these microlearning opportunities for a customized experience. There is an Expo Reception today from 5 to 7 p.m. (sponsored by Essium).

Keep up with what’s going on at the convention—visit the ASA Facebook page for photos of convention highlights, follow @StaffingTweets on Twitter for top tweets about #StaffingWorld, and check out @americanstaffingassociation on Instagram for stories and pictures of all the action.

It’s time for the long-awaited reunion of the staffing community—Staffing World^® 2021 begins today. The ASA annual convention and expo takes place in person, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, as well as virtually.

The Welcome Mixer takes place today from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Mountain time. Programming begins at 3 p.m. with the Super Session With Sekou Andrews, featuring the keynote address “Getting to the Next, Next Level” (sponsored by World Wide Specialty), and the presentation of the ASA Leadership Hall of Fame Award and ASA Volunteer of the Year Award. Then the Expo Reception takes place in the Aurora Expo Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. (sponsored by Advance Partners).

Keep up with what’s going on at the convention—visit the ASA Facebook page for photos of convention highlights, follow @StaffingTweets on Twitter for top tweets about #StaffingWorld, and check out @americanstaffingassociation on Instagram for stories and pictures of all the action.