Don’t miss the ASA State of the Industry webinar, which takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the fourth quarter update, focusing on clients. Learn how your firm can go beyond satisfaction and unleash the true power of client loyalty.

This final State of the Industry webinar for 2020 also will provide insight from the latest research focused on buyer trends affecting the industry. Combined with the latest legislative updates and specific examples from the field, this webinar will provide your firm the baseline for accelerated growth in 2021 and beyond.

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.

After a year of uncertainty and volatility, firms that know what to expect will position themselves best for success in the year ahead. Whether your staffing company has a global presence or you are in fiercely competitive regional markets, you’ll be able to get planning insights from a new ASA microsite.

The site gives in-depth analysis of each of the trends—including how the trend relates to staffing, how staffing companies can embrace and take advantage of the trend, and a list of key staffing industry suppliers that can help firms overcome the challenges associated with each of the trends—so your firm can establish a forward trajectory and get ready to champion the opportunities of tomorrow. Go to americanstaffing.net/staffing-trends to learn more.

The ASA Foundation recently launched a campaign to raise funds for Jobs for America’s Graduates, the association’s national philanthropic partner.

Donations will help high school students who face significant economic, academic, behavioral, and financial challenges by providing scholarships to the JAG National Student Leadership Academy. To learn more about and contribute to the ASA Foundation JAG Scholar Fund, visit americanstaffing.net/foundation.

U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.3 million temporary and contract workers per week in the third quarter of 2020—an increase of nearly 300,000 from the second quarter—according to data released today by the American Staffing Association.

“During the third quarter, staffing companies played an essential role in getting people safely back to work,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “The staffing industry is uniquely positioned to continue providing opportunities to those who have been furloughed or laid off during the pandemic, aiding the recovery of overall employment in the U.S.”

Staffing jobs grew 14.4% from the second quarter of 2020 to the third quarter, and staffing sales expanded 14.5%. Temporary and contract staffing sales totaled $29.7 billion in the third quarter of 2020, down 13.6% from the same quarter in 2019. Staffing companies expect their fourth-quarter revenue to decline 7% year-to-year and anticipate a 15% drop for the full year compared with 2019.

The new 2020 Candidate Sentiment Study from ASA reveals a sense of optimism about employment and job-related opportunities as the nation continues to fight Covid-19. The data from the survey indicate that both active and passive job seekers expect to be working for a new company in the next 12 months. Get those candidates to work with your firm—use the findings detailed in the study report to plan now for a successful 2021.

The report is available for purchase now, and ASA members receive a discount. Get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

What makes job candidates decide to leave a job? What do they think about staffing agencies?
How do job seekers look for jobs? Find out what prospective employees are thinking—get the new ASA Candidate Sentiment Study. The report includes data from job seekers within different generations, industry sectors, races/ethnicities, and genders.

The ASA Candidate Sentiment Study is available for purchase now, and ASA members receive a discount. Get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

The vast majority—80%—of active and passive job seekers foresee getting a new job next year, according to the ASA Candidate Sentiment Study, even amid the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. The new research report from ASA includes data points such as this and can play a critical role in your company’s strategic planning.

The study delivers detailed data in four main categories: How Candidates Decide Which Staffing Firm to Use; Pandemic Impact on Candidates; Job Search Process; and Staffing Firm Utilization and Satisfaction.

The ASA Candidate Sentiment Study is available for purchase now, and ASA members receive a discount. Get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

Did you know that 80% of both active and passive seekers foresee getting a new job next year? That’s despite, or possibly due to, the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., according to the new ASA Candidate Sentiment Study. This groundbreaking study, released just two weeks ago, can play a critical role in your company’s strategic planning.

The study delivers detailed data in four main categories: How Candidates Decide Which Staffing Firm to Use; Pandemic Impact on Candidates; Job Search Process; and Staffing Firm Utilization and Satisfaction.

The ASA Candidate Sentiment Study is available for purchase now, and ASA members receive a discount. Get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

ASA provides a resource designed for staffing industry professionals interested in improving professionalism within the industry by serving as a mentor to their colleagues—the ASA Mentor Match platform.

Mentor Match allows members on both sides of the mentoring relationship to make valuable industry connections and gain insight from staffing peers.

Submit your application now for the six-month cycle that begins in January. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor. Questions? Contact ASA at 703-253-2020 or volunteer@americanstaffing.net.

Today is Giving Tuesday, and for the second consecutive year the ASA Foundation is supporting fundraising efforts for its philanthropic partner, Jobs for America’s Graduates—specifically, to provide scholarships for the JAG National Student Leadership Academy.

Each year, the academy program hosts 800 student delegates from across the nation to participate in three days of professional and personal development activities. The cost to attend ranges from $1,000 to $2,000, quite steep for deserving, but economically disadvantaged, youth. Your donation will help remove this financial burden for a select group of JAG student scholars.

By contributing to the ASA Foundation JAG scholar fund, you will provide a high school student a life-changing experience that will help shape their professional future in the workforce.

Give to the ASA Foundation JAG scholar fund today, and help spread the word on social media using the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #ASACares.