In observance of Memorial Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Monday, May 31. Staffing Today will return Tuesday, June 1.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending May 23.

The Bergaila Co.
Houston, TX
Business Control Systems LP
Addison, TX
PAC Solutions
Henrico, VA
Reliance Staffing Inc.
Irving, TX
SITE Staffing Inc.
Houston, TX

As part of its continued effort to support staffing firms’ response to Covid-19, ASA has launched a new webpage: Vaccine Literacy Resources for Staffing Firms. The site provides valuable downloads and links employers can use to engage and educate workers about Covid-19 vaccines. ASA partnered with the Health Action Alliance to share these free resources, including a quick-start guide, sample communications, vaccine FAQs, a social media tool kit, and more.

Research shows that businesses and employers are a trusted source of information and are well-suited to advance vaccine literacy efforts. The new ASA site also links to National Safety Council resources, developed by NSC’s “SAFER: Safe Actions for Employee Returns” task force.

Visit the Vaccine Literacy Resources page today and check back regularly for updates—ASA will post new resources as they become available.

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:

• Placing day laborers
• Time card technologies
• Using social media to find talent

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.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Social Media and Recruiting: How the Power of Community Makes the Difference.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Employers are hiring and the labor market is starting to recover—find out how you can utilize social media to make sure that candidates will notice your firm’s open positions.

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 Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry—two women leaders will earn scholarships that allow them to attend ASA events for free. This scholarship has been made possible by the generous support of Assurance, founding sponsor of the ASA Women in Leadership Interest Group.

Launched in 2020, the program recognizes rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential. Find out more and submit your application at americanstaffing.net—the deadline to apply is June 1.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Managing Stress in Times of Uncertainty—Part 2.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to combat stress and help employees thrive in the workplace during the second session in a two-part Mental Health Awareness Month series. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, which is sponsored by ASA corporate partner Monster and by Anthem, along with supporting sponsors TerraFirma and WorkN.

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 “Social Media and Recruiting: How the Power of Community Makes the Difference,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Employers are hiring and the labor market is starting to recover—find out how you can utilize social media to make sure that candidates will notice your firm’s open positions.

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.

Find employment and wage estimates for nearly 800 occupations nationwide, by state and by metropolitan statistical area, with the newly updated ASA Temporary Help Wage Tool—now available as an easy-to-download Excel file.

Use the tool to develop a picture of the temporary help services industry and inform strategic decisions. To get more information and download the tool, visit americanstaffing.net/wage-tool.

Some things are just better in person, and Staffing World^®—the ASA annual convention and expo—is one of them. The staffing community has shown great resilience during the past year, and it is time to reunite with your industry peers—make strategic connections and get solutions that will fuel your growth and success in the months ahead, especially as U.S. companies and employees continue to adapt to pandemic-induced change.

Join the staffing community at Staffing World 2021, Sept. 28–30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver. Register today for the best rate available at staffingworld.net.