Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Meeting Your DEI Goals by Coordinating With Technology Partners.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. A panel of staffing technology providers will discuss how technology can help a firm meet its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals during this session presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group. The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner Monster and by Anthem, along with supporting sponsors HiringSolved and WorkN.

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.

If you’re trying to improve your firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, you should take a close look at how you communicate with potential candidates and clients—and consider how technology can help you meet your goals. Hear from a panel of staffing technology providers during the ASA webinar “Meeting Your DEI Goals by Coordinating With Technology Partners.” It takes place Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time, and is presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group.

The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner Monster and by Anthem, along with supporting sponsors HiringSolved and WorkN.

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 provides a resource designed for staffing industry professionals interested in being part of valuable mentoring relationships—the ASA Mentor Match platform.

Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The program is about growing professionally and networking with fellow ASA members.

Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in January 2023 will be accepted through Dec. 7. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or mentee. Questions? Contact ASA at 703-253-2020 or volunteer@americanstaffing.net.

As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a sector-specific peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA section communities (participants will not receive official legal updates or guidance regarding Covid-19).

Get the full schedule and register at americanstaffing.net:

• Industrial section: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Professional–managerial section: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Health care section: Thursday, Nov. 10, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Hospitality staffing: Monday, Nov. 14, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Office–administrative section: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Search and placement section: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Thursday, Dec. 15, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time

Networking calls are open to members of ASA sections, which are sector-specific communities that provide resources, webinars, town hall forums, and sector-specific news for member companies and their employees. To join a section, update your profile on ASA Central.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2022 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Nov. 25 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 for volunteer committees and councils—and today is the deadline to submit an application.

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. Log in to ASA Central and visit the volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests and apply today.

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 for volunteer committees and councils.

ASA needs your skills, insight, and unique perspective so it can continue to provide timely, valuable resources to members. 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.

Log in to ASA Central and visit the volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests. The deadline to apply is Monday, Oct. 31.

Staffing World^® 2022, the ASA annual convention and expo, concludes today at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Today’s schedule is set to begin with the Special Session “Inspirational Staffing Stories and Speed Networking” at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time, and Breakout Sessions follow from 11:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The expo hall will be open today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring ASA Cares LIVE—Pawvana (sponsored by Avionté) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

At the end of the day, winners of the ASA Elevate Awards will be honored before attendees experience the Keynote Address “Overcoming Fear With Optimism, Resilience, and Courage,” presented by Val Vigoda.

Follow all the Staffing World action on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, continues today and tomorrow at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Programming began this morning with the Super Session featuring the presentation of the 2023 National Staffing Employee of the Year Award (sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group) and the panel discussion “Straight Talk From Staffing CEOs” (sponsored by Anthem). Breakout sessions start at 11:15 a.m. Pacific time and continue until 5 p.m. The Expo—where Knowledge Hub Talks take place—is open 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and the Expo Reception: Fast Track to Charlotte! is 5–7 p.m. (The Knowledge Hub is sponsored by ClearlyRated, an ASA corporate partner.)

Keep up with what’s happening at Staffing World on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Staffing employment held steady in the week of Oct. 10–16, inching up 0.1% to hold at a rounded value of 108. Staffing companies mentioned several factors—including conversions of temporary workers to permanent, a holiday, and seasonal business fluctuations—as barriers preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were up 2.8% from the same week last year.

New starts fell in the 41st week of the year, declining 2.2% from the prior week. Nearly four in 10 staffing companies (38%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

“Staffing employment remains in positive territory compared with 2021,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged up from the prior week to hold at a rounded value of 108, as temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Oct. 16 was 3.8% higher than the same period in 2021.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the October monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Nov. 4.