ASA is an inaugural signatory of the “Getting Talent Back to Work” pledge—part of an effort led by the Society for Human Resource Management to help provide employment opportunities to qualified people with criminal backgrounds. The pledge follows congressional passage of bipartisan criminal justice reform, the “First Step Act,” in December 2018.

To assist companies making the pledge, SHRM developed the Getting Talent Back to Work Tool Kit, which is designed to help businesses apply evidence-based best practices for hiring applicants with a criminal background, understand the legal factors involved, and get practical guidance from industry leaders on recruiting this diverse group of people. ASA member companies are encouraged to join ASA in signing the pledge.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Sept. 12.

Staffmax
Las Vegas, NV
Superior Skilled Trades
Rockledge, FL
Willory
Bath, OH

Eight in 10 job candidates (80%), both active and passive seekers, foresee working for a new company in the next 12 months—despite, or possibly due to, the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.—according to the 2020 Candidate Sentiment Study by ASA and its corporate research partner, ClearlyRated. The data from the survey, among other results, reveal a sense of optimism about employment and job-related opportunities as the nation continues to fight Covid-19.

The Candidate Sentiment Study also sheds light on candidates’ perceptions regarding how they look for jobs (online vs. offline resources), the reasons why they decide to leave a job, and their experiences partnering with staffing agencies―with distinct differences reported among generations, industry sectors, races/ethnicities, and genders. A report of the survey findings is available for purchase—get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

Are you looking for creative incentive planning tips for recruiter and sales compensation? Get insight from industry peers during the Direct Hire Compensation Networking Call. It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time.

ASA networking calls give members a chance to network with their sector peers on the topics they’re most concerned about. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA section communities (participants will not receive official legal updates or guidance regarding Covid-19). Get more information and register at americanstaffing.net.

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 20,000 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:

• Adverse action letters
• Covid vaccine mandate compliance
• Workplace dress codes

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 expo at Staffing World^® this year, Sept. 28–30 in Denver, will once again be a centerpiece of industry activity, networking, product demonstrations, deal-making, and fun. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, get a sneak peek at what industry professionals can expect at the ASA annual convention and expo—a center of learning, shopping, and networking. Plus, check out all the convention’s educational content and register today at staffingworld.net.

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

The online onboarding courses for new staffing professionals from ASA have been specifically designed for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals—and to help your company boost your new hire training program. Whether you are training team members new to the staffing industry or offering a refresher to skilled team members, this course is a great way to ensure your team is armed with the most up-to-date and valuable information about the industry.

The online course modules include “Introduction to the Staffing Industry,” “Fundamentals of Sales,” and “Fundamentals of Recruiting”—you can purchase courses and modules separately, or save $100 by purchasing the full series. Learn more at learn.americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Maximize Your ASA Membership,” 3–3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to make the most of your association membership by utilizing professional development opportunities, legal and legislative resources, benchmarking data, marketing tools, and much more.

This ASA webinar is open to all members who want to learn more about ASA membership benefits. There is no limit to the number of staff members who can participate—everyone will benefit.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members. Register online at americanstaffing.net.

Temporary and contract staffing employment is at its highest point so far this year, according to the ASA Staffing Index.

Want to know more? Complete the ASA Staffing Index survey to get updated information on industry trends, including new staffing starts data. Staffing firms with U.S. operations can participate in the weekly survey, and there are no fees to participate.

Participants receive a weekly email summary report—in addition to statistics by company size and access to historical data and dynamic charts.

Register today at americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

In 2015 the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate officially went into effect, and the Biden administration has made strengthening the ACA a key priority. Find out how to ensure your firm is in compliance with ACA requirements during the ASA webinar “ACA Compliance Panel: Lessons Learned From Five Years of Employer Mandate Enforcement,” sponsored by ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE. It takes place Thursday, Sept. 23, 3–4 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.