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 2022 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

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. Participate by Aug. 26 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for. There are no fees to participate.

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

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2022 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 26 will 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.

Want to be a greater asset to your clients and talent? Want to send a strong message to your staffing firm employees that you value them and their careers? Want to differentiate yourself and your company now and into 2023? If so, here are five reasons that now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your company, and your future success:

• An ASA credential is the most prestigious in the staffing industry.
• You will be a more valuable partner to your clients.
• You’ll be better equipped to attract and advocate for talent.
• Your staffing company will have an expert in you.
• You’ll get a 20% discount on the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, and Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® certification programs through July 31.

Get your 20% discount by using the discount code CERTSUMMER22 in the ASA store.

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, providing innovative new ways to source, engage, select, and hire candidates. Navigating and understanding the technology landscape, however, is a challenge. ASA and Talent Tech Labs ran an industry-wide survey to understand how staffing firms are leveraging talent acquisition technology, and what their satisfaction is with specific tools and vendors.

Check out this infographic for help benchmarking your firm’s use of technology and mapping a technology roadmap. The infographic highlights the most important strategic findings from that survey—including overall industry adoption, satisfaction with vendors, the average number of technology tools that staffing firms use, and even what the actual industry “tech stack” looks like today.

Staffing employment increased 4.9% in the week of July 11–17, returning to a rounded value of 106 after a drop over the July Fourth holiday. Several staffing companies cited a holiday or school break as factors preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were up 9.5% from the same week last year.

“Staffing employment is still holding strong despite a brief decline over the Fourth of July,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research. “The ASA Staffing Index continues to measure above last year’s levels and is at an all-time high for the month of July.”

New starts grew in the 28th week of the year, rising 21.1% from the prior week. About half of staffing companies reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged up marginally from the prior week but held at a rounded value of 105, as temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending July 17 was 9.2% higher than the same period in 2021.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the July monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Aug. 5.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, returns to Las Vegas this fall. You won’t want to miss your chance to make strategic connections and get solutions to fuel your growth and success—and see Earvin “Magic” Johnson in person when he delivers the opening keynote presentation.

The most important annual event in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry takes place Oct. 25–27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Make your travel plans today, then visit staffingworld.net to register for the best rate available—after Sept. 23, registration rates will increase.

Join your peers at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 25–27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. You won’t want to miss your chance to make strategic connections and get solutions to fuel your growth and success—and see Earvin “Magic” Johnson in person when he delivers the opening keynote presentation.

When you bring your team you’ll save even more—the discount for multiple full registration packages has increased this year to 15%.

Register at staffingworld.net by Sept. 23—after that date, rates will increase.

Come together with the staffing community Oct. 25–27 in Las Vegas for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo. This is your chance to make strategic connections and get solutions to fuel your growth and success—and see Earvin “Magic” Johnson in person when he delivers the opening keynote presentation. Johnson is well known for his achievements as a professional basketball player. He is also a highly successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker with a passion for leadership and diversity.

Be there in person to hear this powerful keynote, as well as a full agenda of education and networking opportunities designed to help you win business and spark growth. Register today to get the lowest rate available.