ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which this year takes place Oct. 25–27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Submit your proposal to present a Breakout Session (concurrent, interactive session between 45 and 75 minutes long), Knowledge Hub Technology Talk (10-minute talk on technology topics important to the industry), or other Knowledge Hub Talk (10-minute talk on general topics important to the industry). The deadline for Staffing World Breakout Session proposals is this Thursday, March 31. The deadline for Staffing World Knowledge Hub talks is May 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA webinars, which also are due this Thursday, March 31. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

Hear from inspiring women leaders during ASA THRIVE, a half-day virtual event full of high-impact content designed to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach.

Learn from and connect with standout women leaders in a collaborative virtual environment. Brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, it all takes place Thursday, May 12, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time.

Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn and Essential StaffCARE, and by Anthem, Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry as well as provide scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 25–27 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas), as well as the THRIVE: Women in Leadership preconvention program (Oct. 24–25 in Las Vegas).

ASA will award scholarships to two rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential. These scholarships have been made possible by the generous support of Assurance, founding sponsor of the ASA women in leadership interest group.

Find out more and submit your application at americanstaffing.net—the deadline to apply is May 25.

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets. ASA is now accepting submissions for its prestigious awards programs—the ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars (which is sponsored by StaffPRO3, a division of PMC Insurance Group) and the ASA Elevate Awards.

The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract employees. The National Staffing Employee of the Year is an outstanding temporary or contract employee who exemplifies the promise of staffing employment. (The ASA Care Awards, a biennial program, will return in 2023).

Award recipients will be celebrated during Staffing World^® 2022, Oct. 25-27 in Las Vegas; featured in ASA publications; and spotlighted on the ASA website, in national news media outreach, and in social media campaigns. Recipients can promote their accomplishments by using special award logos, template news releases, and additional marketing resources. The deadline for all submissions is May 1, and there are no fees to enter.

Staffing employment held at 106 in the week of March 7–13. Edging up 0.01% from the previous week, the ASA Staffing Index set a new first-quarter record high as the measure continues to exceed levels typical for the early part of the year. Several staffing firms mentioned Covid-19 as a factor limiting further growth. Staffing jobs were up 11.4% from the same week last year.

New starts contracted in the 10th week of the year, decreasing 3.6% from the prior week. About four in 10 staffing companies reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average held at a rounded value of 105, as temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending March 13 was 12.9% higher than the same period in 2021.

“The first quarter of 2021 has been a strong one for staffing employment, as companies are turning to the staffing industry in this historically tight labor market,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the March monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics April 1.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. This year’s event takes place May 5–6 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC.

New and veteran staffing professionals alike will benefit from two packed days of learning and networking and the industry’s most reliable legal content for your firm, including sessions on the Great Resignation, remote work, and immigration enforcement. Take a look at the session descriptions, then visit staffinglawconference.net to reserve your spot.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. This year’s event takes place May 5–6 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Make sure you’re there—register today at staffinglawconference.net. Starting tomorrow, rates for staffing professionals will increase by $200.

Want a preview of this year’s can’t-miss sessions? Watch this video from ASA general counsel Brittany Sakata—then go to staffinglawconference.net to reserve your spot.

The staffing industry continued recovering from the 2020 pandemic recession in 2021, as U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.7 million temporary and contract workers per week, according to the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. While still below the 3.1 million average weekly workers before the pandemic in 2019, it represents a marked improvement over the 2.5 million recorded in 2020.

“As the U.S. economy continues adding back jobs after the pandemic recession, the staffing industry is playing a key role in getting people back to work,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “However, with more than 11 million current job openings, to compete in the war for qualified talent employers need to finely tune their recruiting and retention strategies, embracing flexibility in work schedules and providing more professional development and upskilling opportunities for their employees.”

ASA data show average weekly staffing employment fell 19.5% in 2020 before bouncing back 9.5% in 2021. Annual temporary and contract staffing sales totaled $144.2 billion in 2021, a new record high and an increase of 17.9% from the recession-impacted $122.3 billion in 2020.

During all of 2021, staffing companies hired a total of 14.1 million temporary and contract employees, up from the 13.6 million hired in 2020. The average length of employment with a staffing agency was 10.1 weeks in 2021, an increase over an average tenure of 9.6 weeks seen in 2020.

The ASA Staffing Compensation and Benefits Survey is now open to let member companies participate and get critical data to combat the Great Resignation and win quality talent.

This resource provides the only comprehensive view of corporate employee salaries and benefits in the staffing industry. Data are based on peer input for 27 positions specific to the staffing and recruiting industry, including executive compensation. Participate in the survey and subscribe for access to an exclusive online reporting module.

For more information about the survey and to view report details, visit americanstaffing.net/compensation. Not sure if your company or branch has already registered? Contact the ASA research team at surveys@americanstaffing.net or 703-253-2020.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference—the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies—takes place May 5–6 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. And you can save $200 if you register this week—after this Friday, March 18, prices will increase.

Take advantage of two packed days of networking, plus the industry’s most reliable legal content for your firm, including sessions on the Great Resignation, remote work, immigration enforcement, and more. Review the session descriptions and register at staffinglawconference.net for the lowest rate available.