On-site registration opens today for the staffing industry’s biggest, most important event of the year—Staffing World^® 2024. The ASA annual convention and expo continues through Oct. 24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

The celebration begins with the Staffing World Welcome Mixer from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Central time (sponsored by T2 Insurance Solutions), and educational programming starts at 3:30 with the Super Session with keynote presenter Peter Diamandis, founder and executive chair of the XPRIZE Foundation (sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.). The Nash Bash Expo Grand Opening Reception then follows—featuring Staffing’s Got Talent (powered by RefAssured), Knowledge Hub Talks (Knowledge Hub sponsored by Benefits in a Card), and Author Talks at the Staffing World Bookstore—from 5 to 7 p.m.

Find out everything that’s happening at Staffing World—connect on social media and check out the #StaffingWorld hashtag to get the latest updates.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Oct. 13.

Burco Staffing
New York, NY
The Key Group
Tulsa, OK
Plexsum Staffing Solutions Inc.
State College, PA

Staffing professionals are leveraging artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks and streamline processes, freeing up recruiter time and helping to build a competitive edge. But as with any new technology, AI comes with ethical and legal risks. In the September–October issue of Staffing Success magazine, check out top tips from industry leaders and legal experts on using AI responsibly.

ASA members can access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

• Direct hire for legal services
• Harassment prevention training
• What to pack for Staffing World^® 2024

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.

One of the top issues of concern for staffing and recruiting professionals continues to be how they can grow their talent pipeline and overcome the ongoing talent shortage. Communicating to job seekers in a way that resonates with them and captures their interest has never been more critical.

ASA conducted extensive research to understand the mindset of today’s job seeker and has created an online course in conjunction with the New Language of Staffing research and resulting strategies. The course—exclusively for staffing professionals with ASA member firms—features video modules, online quizzes, and more. ASA-certified professionals who complete the course can earn continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

Visit americanstaffing.net/new-language to learn more.

The Weekly Economic & Business Outlook—or WEBO—is an ASA resource that goes out to member email boxes every week. ASA researchers examine trends within the staffing industry, as well as developments within the broader economy, and then deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions.

This powerful and targeted data and analysis tool features weekly analysis designed to deliver the information ASA members need to track trends and capitalize on opportunities. To make sure you’re getting your WEBO each week, as well as other ASA research emails, click the “Unsubscribe/Manage Email Preferences” link at the very bottom of this email and opt in to research content. Also, be sure to allow emails from research@americanstaffing.net.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Oct. 6.

FullCircle Placements
Saint Louis, MO
MFS Talent
San Jose, CA
Nexus Staffing Inc.
Lake Success, NY
P.I.E. Management LLC
Detroit, MI
Sharp Decision Inc.
New York, NY

In observance of Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day), ASA will be closed Monday, Oct. 14. Staffing Today will be delivered as usual.

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

• Attend networking events at Staffing World^® 2024
• Complying with federal contract requirements
• Navigating state drug testing laws

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.