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Free ASA Webinar Today—Caring for the HR Team

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Connecting and Supporting HR in the Corporate World.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. To support an organization, the human resource team must also support itself and protect its members. Attorney Robbin Wilder is a former HR professional who will present tips on how you can help your business—and your HR team—thrive by managing relationships with internal clients. 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.

Access to Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Survey Closes This Friday

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 closes this Friday. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 25 will
get access to an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Caring for the HR Team

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Connecting and Supporting HR in the Corporate World,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. To support an organization, the human resource team must also support itself and protect its members. Attorney Robbin Wilder is a former HR professional who will present tips on how you can help your business—and your HR team—thrive by managing relationships with internal clients. 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.

Plan Your Professional Development to Get Ready for 2024—Register for Staffing World Today

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 at Staffing World® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Check out the newly released Staffing World Advance Program for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major content categories—and make your plans to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community at the ASA annual convention and expo. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 22.75 continuing education hours by participating in breakout sessions and other programming.

Go to staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available—after Aug. 25, rates will increase by up to $400 per attendee.

Welcome New ASA Members

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

Eewolve Inc.
Winchester, MA

Lion Heart Recruit LLC
Oakland, CA

Preferred Precision Group LLC
Pell City, AL

Savage Search Associates
Lake Forest, CA

Staff Plus
Ontario, Canada

Walker James Group LLC
Houston, TX

Wave Talent Limited UK
London, UK

Staffing World Preview: Meet Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes

Legendary U.S. Olympic gymnast, gold medalist, sports entrepreneur, and wellness ambassador Dominique Dawes says that her success in her career and life has been driven by her personal and professional philosophy, which she now shares with audiences across the country. She’ll be sharing it with the staffing industry this fall at Staffing World® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC.

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, get a preview of her presentation and learn about the approach she calls D-3, for determination, dedication, and desire. It is what gave her the strength and confidence to handle the professional and personal challenges in her life, to persevere amid defeat and triumph in victory.

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

Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Starting Next Week

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, Aug. 22, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Direct hire section: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Thursday, Aug. 24, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Industrial section: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Professional–managerial section: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Technology disruptions in health care staffing discussion: Thursday, Sept. 21, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Hospitality staffing: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 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.

Free ASA Webinar Today—Retaining Professional Talent

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Engaging and Retaining Professional–Managerial Talent.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. To keep talent engaged throughout the entire recruitment process, recruiters need to focus on the relationship with candidates and talent. Cody Cope, TSC, CSP, will discuss how you can become a career partner for every professional-managerial candidate you work with. Sponsored by the ASA professional–managerial 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.

Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Retaining Professional Talent

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Engaging and Retaining Professional–Managerial Talent,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. To keep talent engaged throughout the entire recruitment process, recruiters need to focus on the relationship with candidates and talent. Cody Cope, TSC, CSP, will discuss how you can become a career partner for every professional-managerial candidate you work with. Sponsored by the ASA professional–managerial 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.

Boost Your Professional Development—Earn Continuing Education Hours at Staffing World

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 at Staffing World® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Session descriptions are available online. Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major content categories. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 22.75 continuing education hours by participating in breakout sessions and other programming.

Make your plans to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community at the ASA annual convention and expo this fall. Visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.