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:

• Calculating accrual of paid time off
• Developing a payroll backup plan in case of technological failures
• Staffing nurses for home health or hospice positions

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.

Join a community of driven women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN.

Some of the insightful, impactful speakers you won’t want to miss include

• Shelley Paxton (former chief marketing officer at Harley-Davidson and a best-selling author), Opening Keynote Presentation—I Quit So You Don’t Have to: Life and Leadership Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner
• Christine Sandman Stone (chief executive officer and founder of Deliver at Scale), Executive Breakout Session—Getting Sh*t Done: Modern Leadership to Deliver at a New Scale
• Karla Dougherty (principal at Butler Street), Emerging Leader Breakout Session—Lost in Translation: Leadership Communication

Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net/thrive by Sept. 21—rates will increase after that date. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Avionté, ClearEdge, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, and Sense.

The next few weeks will include several free educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars may be able to help you improve sales, avoid legislation, and more.

Aug. 6—”Navigating New Overtime Rules: Key Changes and Legal Challenges for Staffing Employers“
A new regulation published by the U.S. Department of Labor significantly increases the level of compensation needed to make a worker exempt from federal overtime provisions. Lawsuits were filed to challenge the new rule—one injunction has been issued so far, and future litigation is likely. Attorney Peter Spanos of Taylor English will provide an overview of how the rule relates to staffing businesses and discuss the potential effects of future litigation. Sponsored by Taylor English.

Aug. 13—”The Benefits of Building a National ADR Program: Staying Out of Court and Mitigating Risk“
Alternative dispute resolution can be a critical tool in resolving disputes and reducing risks, but if your ADR program is regional or fragmented, it may not be serving your company well. Attorneys Neil Alexander of Littler, Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum of Akerman, and Ariel Zion of Insight Global, along with Collin Williams of New Era ADR, will discuss how having a national ADR program that uses both mediation and arbitration, or even a combination of both, can improve productivity and possibly help keep your company out of court. Sponsored by New Era ADR.

Aug. 20—”Creative Marketing Strategies for Generating Leads and Scaling Staffing Sales“
If conventional sales methods aren’t taking your staffing firm where you want it to go, let Brad Bialy of Haley Marketing explain how to combine traditional sales tactics with digital marketing strategies to engage and convert clients with a powerful, multifaceted approach.

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 “Making Your Staffing Business Hum With Superior Management.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Discover the secrets to creating operational magic and boosting margins in your staffing business from Thomas Kosnik of Visus Group. He will unveil proven management strategies that empower staffing leaders to foster thriving workplaces and drive sustainable growth.

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 your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2024 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access 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. Participate by Aug. 23 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Making Your Staffing Business Hum With Superior Management,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Discover the secrets to creating operational magic and boosting margins in your staffing business from Thomas Kosnik of Visus Group. He will unveil proven management strategies that empower staffing leaders to foster thriving workplaces and drive sustainable growth.

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.

Is it possible to be entertained and engaged while absorbing crucial legal updates? Absolutely, says Lia Elliott, Esq., co-managing partner at law firm Staffing GC.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a legal expert and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, Elliott highlights the ever-popular “Most Entertaining Employment Law Game Show Ever” session being offered again this year at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN. This session is a great chance to be amused, while being educated, by the ASA legal team and special guests. Visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.

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.

ASA offers a new, effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks. Staffing Pro Stacks, its new professional development program, is a first-of-its-kind intensive credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. The program addresses specific pain points that staffing companies are struggling with right now.

There are three programs—focused on Sales, Recruiting, and Leadership. Complete one, two, or all three programs and stack your knowledge for maximum success. Additional programs will be released in the coming year—find out more at americanstaffing.net/pro-stacks. ASA members get a discount, and you’ll save even more during the ASA certification sale, which ends July 31.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending July 21.

Optimum Personnel Services
Jacksonville, FL
O.R. Staffing Solutions Inc.
Burr Ridge, IL

Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? Get ready to experience the workforce solutions industry’s premier event in the nation’s top music destination. Staffing World^® 2024 takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

At the ASA annual convention and expo you can be part of the staffing and recruiting industry’s biggest, most comprehensive learning and networking event, plus you can explore the attractions of Music City. Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, a history buff, or the outdoorsy type, Nashville has something for you.

The deadline for securing special room rates at the Gaylord is Sept. 27. Go to staffingworld.net to learn more and register for Staffing World.