ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2023. Submit a presentation idea for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions—concurrent, interactive sessions between 45 and 75 minutes long—are due Jan. 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA Webinars (due Jan. 31) and for Staffing World Knowledge Hub Tech Talks and Speed Talks (due May 31). For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The Year Ahead: Recruiting Trends That Will Affect Your Firm in 2023.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, and Daniel Culbertson of Indeed will share industry data and discuss the movements that will shape the year ahead. Register today for this opportunity to hear the latest staffing and recruiting analysis and get ready to charge into 2023 with clarity and purpose. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

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 California Civil Rights Department recently published answers to frequently asked questions on SB 1162, a law enacted last year requiring staffing agencies and their clients to report temporary employee pay data to the state. Learn about the law’s requirements from Adam P. Romero of the California Civil Rights Department during the ASA webinar “California’s Pay Data Reporting Law, SB 1162: Your Questions Answered.” It takes place Thursday, Feb. 2, 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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 “The Year Ahead: Recruiting Trends That Will Affect Your Firm in 2023,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, and Daniel Culbertson of Indeed will share industry data and discuss the movements that will shape the year ahead. Register today for this opportunity to hear the latest staffing and recruiting analysis and get ready to charge into 2023 with clarity and purpose. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

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.

Recruiters who rely on a standard set of tools can miss out on the chance to recruit from populations that are often overlooked. By broadening their efforts to include persons with disabilities, they can access previously untapped talent. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn how staffing leaders are successfully recruiting and placing individuals with disabilities.

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

Don’t miss these upcoming ASA webinars that can help you position your business for the year ahead.

Jan. 24—”The Year Ahead: Recruiting Trends That Will Affect Your Firm in 2023“
Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, and Daniel Culbertson of Indeed will share industry data and discuss the movements that will shape the year ahead. Register today for this opportunity to hear the latest staffing and recruiting analysis and get ready to charge into 2023 with clarity and purpose. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

Jan. 31—”Getting to Diversity: What Works and What Doesn’t“
Author and Harvard professor Frank Dobbin will look at how employers can open their career systems to promote corporate diversity efforts.

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 ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Jan. 15.

Adam Personnel Inc.
New York, NY
ColdStaff LLC
Ontario, CA
Prime Personnel Resources Inc.
Burlington, NC

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “How ASA Can Help Staffing Firms Thrive in the Year Ahead.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about the trends that will influence the industry in 2023, legislative action that ASA experts will be tracking, and how the association is working to support its members’ business.

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.

Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself for growth and increased margins. Participating companies receive early access to a discounted, personalized version of the final report.

The survey is based on peer input from staffing companies of varying sizes from across the U.S. and features more than 120 benchmarks for temporary and contract staffing, and direct hire search and placement services. Learn more and register to participate at americanstaffing.net.

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:

• Compensation data for the staffing industry
• Form I-9 verification for remote or hybrid employees
• Selecting an applicant tracking system

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.