Get information about the educational sessions planned for Staffing World^® 2021, where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections and get solutions that fuel growth and success. The theme for this year’s event is “Better Together, Stronger Ahead.”

Session descriptions for this year’s annual convention and expo are now available at staffingworld.net. Get the details about more than 20 educational sessions—including three powerful keynote presentations—and plan your professional development experience. Staffing World takes place Sept. 28–30 this year at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Register today for the best rate available at staffingworld.net.

Come Sept. 28–30 in Denver, the staffing community will reunite at Staffing World^®, which will feature inspirational keynote speaker Sekou Andrews (the “de facto poet laureate of corporate America”). In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, get a sneak peek of his powerful presentation about taking your company to the next, next level.

Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more about the ASA annual convention and expo.

Staffing World returns in 2021, as an in-person event, Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. To kick things off with a bang, Sekou Andrews will deliver a high-energy keynote session on growth.

Andrews is a chief executive officer, public speaker, entrepreneur, and poet who will discuss “Getting to the Next, Next Level”—learn business strategies for staffing firms to grow sustainably stronger, hear inspirational stories to help you redefine your business, and get creative leadership lessons for 2021 and beyond. Watch a sneak preview of Andrews’ dynamic presentation (sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs).

You can only see this exclusive keynote session live and in person at Staffing World 2021. Register today to reserve your place and take your business to the next, next level.

Get information about the educational sessions planned for Staffing World^® 2021, where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections and get solutions that fuel growth and success. The theme for this year’s event is “Better Together, Stronger Ahead.”

Session descriptions for this year’s annual convention and expo are now available at staffingworld.net. Get the details about more than 20 educational sessions—including three powerful keynote presentations—and plan your professional development experience. Staffing World takes place Sept. 28–30 this year at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Register today for the best rate available at staffingworld.net.

ASA has completed the comprehensive upgrade of its technology platforms to enhance members’ experience. To access the site, all users must go to americanstaffing.net and reset their password. Questions? Contact ASA at 703-253-2020 or membership@americanstaffing.net.

At its meeting this week, the ASA board of directors appointed DeLibra Wesley, founder and chief executive officer of Texas-based National Recruiting Consultants, to fill its open seat. Wesley previously was part of the leadership team at the Delta Cos., where her nearly 14-year tenure progressed to the role of chief operating officer of the company.

“DeLibra is an exceptional leader, and the ASA board of directors and I are looking forward to the insights, perspectives, and passion that she will bring to our association and industry in her new role,” said ASA president and CEO Richard Wahlquist.

Wesley will serve the remainder of the unexpired term for the seat vacated when former chairman Dan Struve retired, and she will be presented to the ASA membership at Staffing World^® 2021 in Denver to be considered for a full three-year term.

Following two weeks of holiday-related declines, staffing employment for June 7–13 rebounded (+2.0%) from the prior week, according to the ASA Staffing Index. This week marks a 2021 high for the index, which reached a rounded value of 97. Staffing jobs were up 44.2% from the same week last year but remain on par with the average levels seen for the comparative weeks in 2018 and 2019.

New starts jumped 7.0% on average, with over half (58%) of staffing companies reporting gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average ticked up to a rounded value of 96. Temporary and contract staffing employment from mid-May through mid-June grew 48%, compared with the same time frame in 2020, but remains consistent with the same reporting period in 2018 and 2019.

“Despite the typical holiday dip, staffing employment growth is showing signs of acceleration—supporting anecdotal reports of increased demand for staffing services,” said Cynthia Davidson, ASA senior director of research.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the June monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2.

The American Staffing Association strives to provide programs and services that exceed your expectations. The association’s annual member satisfaction survey is your chance to share your thoughts on how ASA is doing—but it closes this Friday, June 25.

ASA recently emailed staffing firm members a link to the three-minute survey. Participants who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.

If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, contact Tim Hulley at 703-253-1154 or thulley@americanstaffing.net.

Starting tomorrow, ASA will undergo a comprehensive upgrade of its technology platforms, and some areas of the ASA website will be temporarily unavailable. Thank you for your patience as ASA works to enhance your member experience.