Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Get timely data and hear a reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends based on ASA research and surveys from other industry sources. Sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

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.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service recently published a legal memorandum that addresses fixed-indemnity health plans promising employers big tax savings—and the risks to employers of participating in such plans.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal team and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, ASA senior counsel Ed Lenz discusses the memorandum and summarizes ASA legal counsel’s analysis of the IRS position.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series is sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending July 2.

Employment 2000 Inc.
Providence, RI
Ensearch
Menlo Park, CA
Remote Labor
Aventura, FL

ASA has announced the promotion of Stephen C. Dwyer, Esq., to ASA president, effective July 1, 2023. He most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal and operating officer at ASA.

“This is an exciting and well-deserved promotion in recognition of Stephen’s many years of contributions and leadership,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “The ASA staff, board of directors, and I look forward to working with Stephen to further advance the interests of the staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry and the millions of people we place and employ every day.”

Dwyer, who has been instrumental in leading the association’s advocacy efforts, championing the industry’s commitment to excellence and compliance, and overseeing the association’s internal operations, brings more than 20 years of expertise to his new role.

“Stephen’s wealth of experience and deep understanding of the staffing industry make him the ideal leader to partner with ASA CEO Richard Wahlquist, guiding our association forward,” said ASA chair Threase Baker, TSC, CSP.

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 data on 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. Every Tuesday, participants receive an email with the results of the weekly survey, including figures by company size, and access to historical data and new dynamic charts. These data, which are not available anywhere else, allow staffing firms to compare how their business is doing on a weekly basis relative to similarly sized firms in the industry. There are no fees to participate in the five-question survey.

Don’t get stuck with outdated or unreliable data—sign up to participate in the ASA Staffing Index and receive the most up-to-date information about the staffing industry. For more information about the index, visit americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

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:

• Claiming the Employee Retention Credit from the IRS
• Hiring trends for technology jobs
• Preventing absenteeism by temporary and contract employees

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 poised for maximum growth in 2024? Are you concerned about how a fluctuating economy might affect your bottom line? Turn all your doubts into dollars when you and your team attend Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. There’s no other event in the staffing and recruiting industry like Staffing World.

With three powerful keynotes, more than 30 educational sessions, the biggest expo in the industry, Tech Talks, networking events, and so much more, it’s definitely worth the investment—ASA has even created a Staffing World ROI Tool Kit to prove it to you (and your boss).

Download the tool kit and make your case. The numbers don’t lie, and neither do the past attendees featured in this Staffing World video.

Make sure you and your company get the information, experience, and connections you can only get from Staffing World—to ensure you are ready to take advantage of the growth opportunities you don’t even know about yet. Register today at staffingworld.net.

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you improve your workplace culture, protect your firm against costly legal mistakes, and more.

July 11—”Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series”
Get timely data and hear a reliable analysis of industry research and economic trends based on ASA research and surveys from other industry sources.

July 13—”The THC Dilemma: Drug Testing Policies in the Age of Marijuana Legalization”
With many municipalities passing laws to protect job applicants and employees for off-duty marijuana use, developing a drug testing policy that balances client demands, safety concerns, and employee rights is more challenging than ever. Attorney Joanna Monroe of Staffing GC will offer guidance on updating your firm’s drug testing policies. Sponsored by Staffing GC.

July 18—”Creating a Workplace Culture of Safety and Belonging”
Leadership development specialist David Cory will explain the relationship between diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, psychological safety, and emotional intelligence—and how you can create a safe workplace culture.

July 19—”Diving in D.E.E.P.”
ASA first vice chair Joanie Bily discusses the career planning strategies outlined in her book Dive in D.E.E.P. and explains how you can live the life you desire and deserve. Presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, which is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.

July 25—”Mountains Out of Molehills: How Small Problems Can Escalate for Staffing Companies in California”
The requirements of the California Labor Code can be confusing for employers, and mistakes can lead to costly lawsuits under the state’s Private Attorneys General Act. Hear from attorneys Anthony Sbardellati and Nancy Sotomayor of Akerman LLP on common compliance issues and how you can avoid them.

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.

In observance of Independence Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Staffing Today will return Wednesday, July 5.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending June 25.

APU Solutions
Richardson, TX

Contract Professionals Inc.
Waterford, MI

Emergent Staffing
St. Paul, MN

Kapstone Employment Services
Detroit, MI

Medmasa LLC
Norcross, GA