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Find Out How Your Payroll and Benefits Programs Compare With Industry Peers

The ASA Staffing Compensation and Benefits Survey provides the only comprehensive view of corporate employee salaries and benefits in the staffing industry.

Report data are based on peer input from nearly 100 staffing companies and support fiscally sound decisions for 27 positions specific to the staffing industry. You can purchase the full report, or any of three shorter reports focused on executive, sales and recruiting, or administration and operations positions.

Visit americanstaffing.net/compensation to learn more.

Two Weeks Left to Save up to $300—Register Now for Staffing World 2021

Staffing World® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo, will take place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Get ready to reunite with your industry peers, make strategic connections, and get solutions that will fuel your growth and success as you continue to adapt to pandemic-induced change.

Learn more about the keynote speakers, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and industry expo at staffingworld.net—and register by Aug. 27 to save up to $300 on a full convention pass.

Take Your Staffing Business to the Next, Next Level—Register for Staffing World

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 for the lowest rate available–after Aug. 27, Staffing World registration rates will increase.

Get Weekly Updates on Staffing Employment Trends—Participate in the ASA Staffing Index

Looking for real-time data on staffing employment? The ASA Staffing Index reports weekly changes in the number of people employed in temporary and contract work, now including Staffing Starts (new assignments). The data will help your firm evaluate its performance against a national metric on both a weekly and long-term basis.

All staffing firms with U.S. operations are invited to participate in the ASA Staffing Index survey and receive the most up-to-date information about the staffing industry. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

ASA Survey: Parents Say Covid-19 Child Care Duties Have Hurt Their Careers

More than six out of 10 U.S. adults with children under the age of 18 (62%) believe their child care and virtual schooling duties during the Covid-19 pandemic have negatively affected their ability to get ahead in their job or career, according to results from the latest ASA Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll.

People of color are more likely to say child care duties have been a career obstacle during Covid-19. The study also found that 60% of men agree that added responsibilities in caring for their children during the pandemic has hurt their careers, while 51% of women agree.

“Work–life balance became a thing of the past for many parents during the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer. “Parents are feeling left behind in their careers and in their workplaces. As businesses continue to bring employees back to office, employers need to support workers with children to ensure that they remain part of the labor force and clearly understand their options for career development and growth.”

See Business Guru Rita McGrath at Staffing World

Staffing World® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo, will take place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver.

You won’t want to miss the keynote presentation by best-selling author Rita McGrath, a professor at Columbia Business School. She’ll be talking about discovery-driven planning, an approach that starts with your goals instead of your assumptions.

You can only see this exclusive keynote session live and in person at Staffing World 2021. Register today for the best rate available.

Make Your Plans to Be at Staffing World 2021—Savings End Next Month

Some things are better in person, and Staffing World®—the ASA annual convention and expo—is one of them. The staffing community has shown great resilience during the past year, and it is time to reunite with your industry peers and make strategic connections that will fuel your growth and success in the months ahead.

It happens Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Go to staffingworld.net and reserve your spot by Friday, Aug. 27, for the lowest rate available. After that date, Staffing World registration rates will increase.

Free ASA Webinar Today—Using ASA Data to Navigate Covid Protocols

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Data-Centric Webinar Series: Return to Work and the Privacy Paradox.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time.

ASA data expert Cynthia Davidson will review the results of the ASA Workforce Monitor® survey, which polled U.S. workers about their opinions on Covid-19 vaccination status, mask-wearing in the workplace, and much more—plus she’ll interview two staffing firm executives on how their companies are addressing the challenges.

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 Staffing Index: July Staffing Employment Recovers From Holiday

After two weeks of holiday-related declines, the ASA Staffing Index for July 12–18 rebounded (+3.9%) from the prior week—reaching a rounded value of 97. Despite the recovery, many staffing firms cited the ongoing effects of Covid-19 as a factor limiting further employment growth. Staffing jobs were up 36% from the same week last year, a significantly narrower year-to-year gap compared with the average of 49% seen over the previous 15 weeks.

New starts surged 10.2% on average, with half (52%) of staffing companies reporting gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average held at a value of 96. Temporary and contract staffing employment from mid-June through mid-July grew 38% compared with the same period in 2020, also narrower than the average year-to-year gap of 47% from the prior 15 reporting periods.

“Demand for staffing services has rebounded post-holiday as evidenced by a continued upward trend in temporary and contract employment levels,” said Cynthia Davidson, ASA senior director of research.

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. 6.

Why You Should Attend Staffing World in Denver This Fall

Reunite with the staffing community in person this fall at Staffing World® 2021, the ASA annual convention and expo.

Make strategic connections that fuel growth and success, collaborate with peers during interactive sessions, get valuable insights from business thinkers, and more—it all takes place in person Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver.

Visit staffingworld.net to see the full agenda, review session descriptions, and register.