Are your clients confused about the various laws and rules pertaining to joint employment in third-party staffing arrangements? ASA offers a collection of resources to help staffing companies address client concerns.

The ASA Joint Employment Tool Kit includes a fact sheet about co-employment (the relationship between a staffing firm and its client in which each has legal rights and duties with respect to the same employees), a sample letter to clients on the topic of joint employment, model contract documents, and more. It’s free to ASA members.

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:

• Persuading candidates to take skills assessments
• Streamlining the onboarding process
• Updating a vacation and sick leave policy

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.

ASA has begun a comprehensive upgrade of its technology platforms, and some areas of the ASA website will be temporarily unavailable during this process. Thank you for your patience as ASA works to enhance your member experience.

Are you ready to join the staffing industry elite by earning the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential? ASA provides you with the resources you need to convince the right person at your company to invest in your ASA certification package:

• Letter for your boss—explains the value of earning an ASA credential
• Sample expense sheet—displays the potential cost of earning an ASA credential
• Certification guide—explores how to purchase and presents study tips
• ASA certification programs digital brochure—gives an overview of ASA certification programs
• FAQs—answers questions about ASA certification programs

Plus, find certification-focused videos, testimonials, language about the top benefits of earning an ASA credential, and much more—visit americanstaffing.net today and get closer to joining the staffing industry elite.

The American Staffing Association strives to provide programs and services that exceed your expectations. The association’s annual member satisfaction survey is now open—and it’s your chance to share your thoughts on how ASA is doing.

ASA recently emailed staffing firm members a link to the three-minute survey. Participants who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.

If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, contact Tim Hulley at 703-253-1154 or thulley@americanstaffing.net.

Has your firm developed a marketing strategy? Is it working to achieve your business goals? Find out how to define and speak to your core audience online during the ASA webinar “Digital Marketing Trends for 2021 Webinar Series, Part 2—Play to Win: Planning Your Marketing Strategy.” The second session in a two-part webinar series on digital marketing trends takes place Thursday, July 15, 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.

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 new ASA Candidate Sentiment Study. Make sure your firm is positioned for maximum success and growth as a return to work escalates and talent seek staffing services.

ASA members can purchase this important study at a discount and use the data immediately to shape strategies toward 2021 growth. Learn more at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

June is National Safety Month. The National Safety Council is offering free materials to keep your workers engaged in safety preparations. The theme for this week is “Address Ongoing Covid-19 Safety Concerns.” As the pandemic continues, employers play an important role in expanding operations and returning remote workers to physical workspaces, building trust around vaccines, supporting mental health and so much more.

Protecting temporary worker safety and well-being is a top priority for ASA, and the association is proud to partner with NSC in promoting the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month.

Learn how to make the most of your association membership during the ASA webinar “Maximize Your ASA Membership,” Wednesday, July 14, 3–3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Presenters will discuss 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 stable and half of staffing companies are reporting weekly gains in new assignments, 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.