Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many states—not just California—have been enacting cybersecurity and privacy laws, and attorney Mitzi Hill will provide a comprehensive update on state-specific legislation. Sponsored by Taylor English.

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 “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many states—not just California—have been enacting cybersecurity and privacy laws, and attorney Mitzi Hill will provide a comprehensive update on state-specific legislation. Sponsored by Taylor English.

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.

At the annual membership meeting held last week during Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, association members elected three directors:
Dana Baughns, Allegis Group
Laura MacNeel, Aya Healthcare
Robin Mee, MeeDerby

The board elected officers:
Joanie Bily, Employbridge Holding Co., chair
Jeff Bowling, Re-Sourcing Group, first vice chair
Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network, second vice chair
Janette Marx, Airswift, treasurer
Ken Taunton, CSC, Royster Group, secretary

ASA thanks outgoing board members John Elwood, Elwood Staffing; Chris Hartman, Allegis Group; and Leo Sheridan, Advanced Group, for their many contributions and outstanding service to the association.

Other directors currently serving on the board are Threase Baker, TSC, CSP, Abbtech Professional Resources Inc. (immediate past chair); Jeffrey S. Burnett, CSP, Labor Finders International Inc.; Susan Dietrich, SPHR, AllTek Staffing and Resource Group Inc.; W. Benjamin “Ben” Elliott, Randstad; James A. Essey, CSP, TemPositions Group of Cos.; Karenjo Goodwin, Exact Staff Inc.; Jeff Harris, Workforce Unlimited; Kristen Harris, CSP, Portfolio Creative; Jason Leverant, TSC, CSP, CSC, CHP, AtWork Group; Kelly McCreight, CSP, Hamilton-Ryker; Ranjini Poddar, Artech LLC; Peter W. Quigley, Kelly; Joyce Russell, Adecco Group US Foundation; Mark Toth, CSP, ManpowerGroup; Steve Wehn, AMN Healthcare; and DeLibra Wesley, National Recruiting Consultants. Representatives from 12 independent firms and 12 national companies serve on the board of directors. For brief bios, visit americanstaffing.net.

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day), ASA will be closed Monday, Oct. 9. Staffing Today will be delivered as usual.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Oct. 1.

Aspired Solutions Inc.
Fremont, CA
Atlas Workforce LLC
Kansas City, MO
Bongene Search
Edison, NJ
Excel Staffing Services
Edina, MN
The FirstHand Group LLC
Pearland, TX
Helsi Group
Charlotte, NC
Rubicon Staffing
Heber City, UT
Staffinders Inc.
Independence, OH

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:

• Guarantee models for professional placements
• How to get started as a new ASA member
• State requirements for health care services registration

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.

The Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, has just been released by ASA. This publication provides data-driven information and insights that are critical to strategic planning and business development in a user-friendly format so you can understand the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry during the current economic disruption and evaluate where it’s headed.

Visit americanstaffing.net/playbook to learn what you need to know about the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry and find out how you can make the most of this business intelligence. Plus, you can download charts and figures to share with clients and the media.

ASA members have a range of opportunities to contribute their skills and insights to help advance the staffing industry by serving on volunteer committees and councils.

The association needs your skills, insight, and unique perspective so it can continue to provide timely, valuable resources to members. Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association.

Log in to ASA Central and visit the volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests.

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you stay up-to-date on state laws affecting your business, understand where the industry and economy are headed, and more.

Oct. 10—”Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy“
In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many states—not just California—have been enacting cybersecurity and privacy laws, and attorney Mitzi Hill will provide a comprehensive update on state-specific legislation. Sponsored by Taylor English.

Oct. 17—”Health Care Staffing Laws and Related Regulations—2023 Update“
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.

Oct. 24—”Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series“
The ASA Staffing STATS webinar series provides members with timely data and reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends. In the third webinar of the series for this year, get an update on the latest industry economic indicators, learn about some sources for benchmarking data, and hear about worker preferences to help your firm fine-tune the candidate experience. Sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

Oct. 26—”Shaping Success: Mentoring Strategies for Staffing Professionals“
Five industry leaders will discuss their experiences with mentorship in the staffing industry and share insights into how you can identify and cultivate talent, maximize return on investment, and capitalize on the transformative effects of mentorship. Presented by the ASA Mentor Match program.

Oct. 31—”How Proposed State Laws Could Affect Employer-Sponsored Employee Benefits“
Miller & Chevalier attorneys Joanne Roskey and Dawn Murphy-Johnson will look at new and proposed state legislation relating to employee benefits and employer-sponsored retirement and health insurance plans. They’ll explain the developments and discuss the legal implications of these laws for employers and employees. Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier.

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.

As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants will not receive official legal updates or guidance regarding Covid-19).

Get the full schedule and register at americanstaffing.net:

• Office–administrative section: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Direct hire staffing: Wednesday. Oct. 18, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Thursday, Oct. 19, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Industrial section: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
• Hospitality staffing: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time

Networking calls are open to ASA members and members of ASA sections, which are sector-specific communities that provide resources, webinars, town hall forums, and sector-specific news for member companies and their employees. To join a section, update your profile on ASA Central.