Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Equity vs. Inclusion: Why Equity Is Important,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Having a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy can improve talent attraction and retention. But diversity, equity, and inclusion are not the same thing—and Audra Jenkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDE, of Randstad will discuss why a focus on equity can help an organization thrive.

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 Juneteenth National Independence Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Monday, June 19. 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 June 11.

Away Staffing Services
Chicago, IL

Competitive Staffing Solutions
Zanesville, OH

EXAR Healthcare Staffing
Indianapolis, IN

Flight Crew International
Plano, TX

GreatStaff Solutions
Wixom, MI

MedBest Recruiting
Tampa, FL

Pursuit Search Group
Matthews, NC

RTTEMPS LLC
Media, PA

Val Group International Inc.
Orlando, FL

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:

• Placing lead generation ads on social media
• Tracking candidate referrals
• Using chatbots and other large language models

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 next few weeks will offer more opportunities for free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you improve your firm’s diversity efforts, track industry trends, and more.

June 20—”Equity vs. Inclusion: Why Equity Is Important“
Having a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy can improve talent attraction and retention. But diversity, equity, and inclusion are not the same thing—and Audra Jenkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDE, of Randstad will discuss why a focus on equity can help an organization thrive.

June 27—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Second Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals“
Learn about important trends and legislative developments affecting the industry, so your firm can stay the course and outpace the competition, in the year’s second ASA State of the Industry webinar—presented by ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey 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.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus energizing keynote speakers Mike Krzyzewski (known to fans as “Coach K”)—the coach of Duke University men’s basketball team who led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals—and Dominique Dawes, the U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist, business owner, health and wellness advocate, and sports ambassador. The opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs.

Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth. The early registration rate has been extended through June 16, so visit staffingworld.net to register now—after tomorrow, rates will increase.

What makes your company exceptional? Share your success stories and get an edge on the competition—the deadline to submit entries for ASA awards programs has been extended to June 16. Submit your entries today for the ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars (which is sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group), the ASA Elevate Awards, and ASA Care Awards.

Award recipients will be celebrated during Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3-5 in Charlotte, NC; featured in ASA publications; and spotlighted on the ASA website, in national news media outreach, and in social media campaigns. There are no fees to enter.

How can ASA best meet your needs? Provide invaluable feedback to the association by answering a few simple questions about your membership experience.

A link to the short survey was sent to staffing firm members last week. Your participation in this survey is critical in helping ASA learn what is important to you and how well the association is serving you.

The survey closes June 30. If you have any questions or did not receive a survey link, contact Tim Hulley at 703-253-1154 or thulley@americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Best Practices for Buying a Staffing Company.” It takes place today from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern time. If you are thinking of buying a staffing firm or have recently begun an acquisition program, hear from Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt, Chad Gardiner of Bridgepoint Investment Banking, and Michael Napolitano of Citrin Cooperman to learn about the current state of the mergers and acquisitions market and best practices from recent staffing deals. Presented by Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP.

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 the ASA webinar “Outsourcing Various Functions of Health Care Staffing Firms.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. If it’s time for your company to outsource its health care staffing functions, you may need help choosing the right contractor. Industry experts Thad Dufelmeier and JoEllen Ryan of Healthcare Staffing Hire will help you understand what you need and what questions to ask. Presented by the ASA health care section and sponsored by Bullhorn.

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.