Get ready for the ASA annual convention and expo, Staffing World^® 2024, in Nashville, TN, Oct. 22–24—it’s the industry’s largest growth-focused learning and networking event.

Get information about the inspiring keynote presentations and informative educational sessions, presented by some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the industry, planned for this year’s event at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, then register at staffingworld.net to secure your seat and join this thriving community of the industry’s best, brightest, and most dedicated thought leaders.

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:

• Getting certified as a disability-owned business enterprise
• Maintaining candidate interest during a long hiring process
• Recruiting for engineering professional placements

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 ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending June 30.

Elite HR Logistics Inc.
Sacramento, CA
GALS Inc.
Laredo, TX
Impellam Group
San Francisco, CA

April marked a pivotal moment for staffing firms as significant legal changes were announced, both by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission banning noncompete agreements and by the U.S. Department of Labor increasing the salary threshold for overtime exemptions. What will the long-term effect be?

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, members of the ASA legal team look at pending legal challenges to both rules and discuss how staffing firms should prepare to meet the new requirements.

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

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

The next few weeks will feature several free education opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you increase sales, avoid costly lawsuits, and more.

July 16—”California Litigation Avoidance Through Labor Code Compliance“
Recent decisions from the California Supreme Court have underscored the critical need for employers to adhere strictly to labor laws to avoid costly litigation. Attorneys Anthony D. Sbardellati and Nancy Sotomayor of Akerman LLP will provide expert guidance and best practices to help staffing firms avoid claims from employees for meal period violations, underpayment of wages, and inaccurate wage statements. Sponsored by Akerman LLP.
July 18—”Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series“
In an uncertain economic climate, staffing firms must prioritize productivity and efficiency to maintain margins and prepare for future economic recovery. In the second Staffing STATS webinar of 2024, ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and Bullhorn senior vice president of global enterprise Gretchen Keefner will share their insights on navigating the current macroeconomic landscape and leveraging innovation for sustainable growth.

July 30—”Making Your Staffing Business Hum With Superior Management“
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.

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 firm headquarters 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.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new Field Assistance Bulletin focused on the use of artificial intelligence in employment. Do you know how this guidance could affect your staffing firm’s employment policies and decisions?

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 general counsel Brittany Sakata provides a summary of the potential compliance implications for staffing firms stemming from the new bulletin.

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 June 23.

Arrow Search Partners
New York, NY

Aspire Educational Services
Huntingdon Valley, PA

Foundation Personnel Ltd.
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Salv
San Francisco, CA

Staffing World^® is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This year’s ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN—and ASA is giving you the opportunity to win a free registration package.

Record a 60-second video of yourself telling your Staffing World story—it could be the story of why you love Staffing World, why you want to go, or what your best Staffing World experience has been. Post the video on your LinkedIn profile, tag the American Staffing Association, and include the hashtag #StaffingWorldStory. (Check out the full rules and eligibility requirements at staffingworld.net.)

One winner will receive a free registration package, and everyone who posts a video will receive a discount code just for participating. You must post your video by June 28 for a chance to win.