National Staffing Employee Week, which takes place Sept. 13–19 this year, celebrates the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing firms. Staffing firms across the nation will host special events honoring their greatest asset: their temporary and contract employees. To help staffing firms with their celebrations, ASA provides free materials for use throughout the week.

Show your appreciation for temporary and contract employees with free promotional tools available at americanstaffing.net/nsew, including commemorative logos, social media post templates, media outreach resources, and more.

And stay tuned for the announcement of the 2022 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry sector All-Stars. They’ll be revealed to ASA members and the public on the first day of National Staffing Employee Week—Monday, Sept. 13.

Information about the educational sessions planned for Staffing World^® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo, is available now at staffingworld.net.

Get ready to gather with the staffing community and get strategies to help your business come back better than ever after a year of disruption. Review the details about more than 20 educational sessions—including three powerful keynote presentations—and plan your professional development experience.

Staffing World 2021 takes place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver—register today.

The ASA annual convention and expo is quickly approaching—it takes place Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. To maximize your Staffing World experience, check out the Staffing World^® 2021 Advance Program online. You’ll find daily schedules, workshop descriptions, exhibitor listings, and more. The print version of the program is in the mail now.

Visit staffingworld.net to find the information you need and register online.

Staffing World^® 2021, the year’s biggest gathering of the staffing community, is less than a month away—but you can still reserve your spot. Register today for the best rate available—starting tomorrow, rates increase by up to $300.

The ASA annual convention and expo will take place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. The staffing community has shown great resilience during the past year, and this is your chance to reunite with industry peers and get strategies to help your business come back better than ever after a year of disruption. Get more information and register at staffingworld.net.

Most employers say that workers with criminal records perform just as well as, or better than, other employees. Find out how changing your hiring practices to stop excluding people with criminal records can give those candidates a second chance at employment—and help your company address its workforce needs—during the ASA webinar “Second-Chance Hiring: Creating Opportunities for Candidates,” presented by the ASA industrial section and office–administrative sections. It takes place Thursday, Sept. 9, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

ASA has announced the recipients of its annual workforce development-based Elevate Awards. Distributed on an annual basis since 2018, the Elevate Awards celebrate the staffing industry’s most innovative and effective workforce development for temporary and contract employees. Both the Elevate Awards and honorable mention distinctions are conferred in award classes by company revenue.

“Staffing companies are on the front lines of providing upskilling and reskilling programs to American workers to enhance their employability and help ensure future career success,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “The Elevate Awards recognize some of the staffing industry’s most innovative and successful workforce development programs aimed at addressing current workforce shortages and skills gaps.”

See the full list of recipients and learn about their programs at americanstaffing.net.

Due to high demand, and increased traffic to the Staffing World^® 2021 website, ASA has extended the advance registration pricing through this Friday, Sept. 3. Don’t miss this opportunity to save up to $300 on full registration packages.

Staffing World is the year’s biggest gathering of the staffing community and features the industry’s most robust expo. It’s where you’ll find the tools, connections, and strategies you need to overcome challenges and fuel your success.

Safety measures will be in place when you join your peers, Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Learn about educational sessions, preconvention program offerings, and more—then register at americanstaffing.net. (Note: You must log in to the ASA website first, before attempting to register.)

The early registration rate for Staffing World^® 2021 is still available—but only through today. Register now to maximize savings for yourself and your team. The ASA annual convention and expo will take place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver.

Don’t miss out on world-renowned keynote speakers, high-caliber educational sessions, dynamic networking opportunities, and a chance to reunite with your industry peers and get strategies to help your business come back better than ever after a year of disruption.

Visit staffingworld.net and register today.

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 second quarter of 2021 closes tomorrow.

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. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Staffing—From Measurement to Improvement.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Find out what staffing firms can do to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion (commonly referred to as DEI) in the industry, identify challenges, and create plans for improvement.

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.