If you’ve struggled to fill job vacancies, but aren’t targeting qualified talent with disabilities, you are missing a large, untapped talent pool. Learn about common barriers to inclusion and discover practical solutions for developing a welcoming and supportive workplace culture for people with disabilities during the networking call “Effective Practices for Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Employees With Disabilities,” Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2–3 p.m.

Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, this virtual networking call presented in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month will be facilitated by Steven Nissen of U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and Andy Traub of Traub & Associates Consulting.

The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners ClearlyRated and Monster, and by WorkN.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Health Care Staffing Laws and Related Regulations—2023 Update.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. S. Montaye Sigmon, partner at Akerman LLP, will provide insights into recent developments in health care staffing agency laws and regulations and discuss best practices for ensuring compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. Sponsored by Akerman and presented by the ASA health care section.

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.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Health Care Staffing Laws and Related Regulations—2023 Update,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. S. Montaye Sigmon, partner at Akerman LLP, will provide insights into recent developments in health care staffing agency laws and regulations and discuss best practices for ensuring compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. Sponsored by Akerman and presented by the ASA health care section.

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.

What’s driving workers’ compensation, and how can staffing firms best navigate this huge overhead expense? In Staffing Success magazine, leading staffing and insurance-industry professionals offer insights into the emerging trends—as well as strategies for managing risk.

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

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Oct. 8.

Each Breath Counts LLC
St. Louis, MO

Storm Physicians PLLC   
San Antonio, TX

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:

• Lessons from Staffing World^® that you’ll start using right away
• Sample employment agreements
• Sending a client account to collections

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.

Is your company prepared for the economic shifts and market changes that might be ahead? The ASA Growth Tool Kit was developed to empower staffing companies by providing them with the data, analysis, and business intelligence they need to withstand economic challenges and take advantage of opportunities.

The ASA Growth Tool Kit is a comprehensive repository of resources such as economic, business, and industry news; educational resources; articles, market analysis, and economic research. Access the ASA Growth Tool Kit at americanstaffing.net.

Are you ready to join the industry elite and enhance your professional knowledge? Earn the most prestigious credential in the staffing industry—the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^® (CSP^®) credential.

Don’t wait to invest in yourself and take your staffing career to new heights by joining the ranks of the more than 3,000 ASA CSP-certified professionals.

Technology is changing the landscape of the staffing industry, and companies that don’t adopt and integrate new technologies could be left behind. The ASA Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company.

Download papers that offer in-depth analysis and discussion to help you capitalize on emerging technology in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry; explore the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology, an integrated ecosystem map that details the functionality of emerging technologies and companies; access recordings of free technology demonstration webinars; and more.

Visit americanstaffing.net/techcenter to get started.