Earn recognition for your firm’s best temporary or contract employees—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—nominate outstanding performers for the ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program. The deadline for all submissions is May 1, and there are no fees to enter.

The ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and All-Stars honor current or former temporary or contract employees who best exemplify the promise of staffing employment. Award recipients will be celebrated during Staffing World^® 2021, Sept. 28–30 in Denver, and featured in ASA publications. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program is sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group.

Get tips for preparing your submissions and nominate your standout talent at americanstaffing.net/nsey.

The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place virtually April 29–30. It’s the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, and one of the planned sessions is “Artificial Intelligence and Onboarding: Tools That Make Staffing Easier, or Legal Minefield?“

Robotic process automation, a software system that can automate recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, compliance trainings, and more, is becoming increasingly common in the workplace. What tools are out there that can help your staffing firm stay competitive, streamline operations, and engage more effectively with talent while steering clear of legal thorns? Sponsored by Avionté.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours at this year’s conference, and rates are as low as $195. Visit staffinglawconference.net to learn more.

The American Staffing Association and Talent Tech Labs want to know your impressions of the different technologies your staffing company uses.

The Staffing Technology Use Study should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and participants who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon gift card or other prizes.

Visit research.net to take the survey. Questions? Contact the ASA research team.

As part of a global endeavor to help employees return safely to work amid the pandemic, ASA has launched the Safely Back to Work initiative to lead efforts in the U.S. The initiative and new website at americanstaffing.net/safelybacktowork is based on the association’s work with the World Employment Confederation, Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup, and Randstad NV.

The result is an online collection of safety-focused resources for employers and a high-profile pledge to the safety of all employees who are returning to job sites. ASA urges all of its members to download and use the free resources and take the pledge.

• Download the ASA Safely Back to Work Best Practice Protocols, which include 77 measures to help further employee safety in different industry sectors and work environments.
• Download the Covid-19 Safety Checklist, developed specifically for staffing company use by the law firm Seyfarth Shaw.
• Take the Safely Back to Work Pledge to show your company’s commitment to the health and welfare of your corporate and temporary and contract employees.

Once you submit your pledge to safety, your name and company name will appear in a real-time leaderboard on the page. Share your commitment on social media channels and encourage your colleagues to do the same. The Safely Back to Work site provides a variety of graphics for use on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and ASA Central. Use the hashtag #SafelyBackToWork and tag @StaffingTweets.

The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place virtually April 29–30. It’s the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, and one of the planned sessions is the Super Session “Workplace Safety and Vaccine Programs in a Postpandemic World.”

Workplace safety requirements are evolving, with new state safety and health mandates, and changes in the White House and government agency leadership will mean new enforcement approaches by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Workplace vaccine programs raise workers’ compensation and employer liability issues as well as wage and hour and equal opportunity concerns. Hear from experts who will help your staffing firm navigate changes, stay compliant, and keep your business healthy going forward. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner World Wide Specialty Programs.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours at this year’s conference, and rates are as low as $195. Visit staffinglawconference.net to learn more.

Does your firm utilize an innovative and effective work-based learning program for temporary and contract employees? The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract employees.

Gain national recognition for your company, and then leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets. Being named as among the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to and engage with clients and talent.

Recipients can promote their accomplishments by using special award logos, template news releases, and additional marketing resources. The deadline for applications is May 1, and there are no fees to enter.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending March 28.

Gojob
Aix-en-Provence, France
Prologix Staffing Corp.
Renton, WA
Slate Professional Services
Freehold, NJ
SupremeHR Service
Santa Ana, CA

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:

• Covid-related supplemental paid sick leave in California
• Staffing a work-from-home assignment
• Supporting employees’ mental and emotional health

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.

Do you work in hospitality staffing? Are you dealing with questions that are specific to hospitality staffing and looking for ideas on how to address new challenges? Get insight from industry peers during the Hospitality Staffing Virtual Networking Call. It takes place Wednesday, April 7, 1–2 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.

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you optimize work after the Covid-19 pandemic, prepare your firm for revenue growth, and more.

April 6—”Vaccines May Be Ready by May 1—Will Your Workforce Be?“
Research shows that businesses are well suited to advance Covid-19 vaccine literacy efforts—learn how the Health Action Alliance is working to strengthen the business community’s response to Covid-19 and help rebuild public health with free tools and resources for employers.

April 8—”Staffing in the Time of Covid-19“
Even as more Americans get vaccinated and more companies resume their previous operations, conditions continue to change—and it’s critical that managers be prepared for what’s next. Learn what the economic outlook for the staffing industry looks like and how you can adapt your operations for the long-term effects of Covid-19.

April 20—”Transparency and Leadership: The New Way“
Find out how executives can create a culture centered on communication and engagement, and how managers can use their daily habits to transform relationships between leaders and staff, by being willing to show vulnerability to their teams.

April 22—”How the Entrepreneurial Operating System Provides Stability and Growth During Economic Downturns“
If you are running your business without a plan or an operating model, incorporating tools from the Entrepreneurial Operating System can help you create a culture of discipline and accountability and ensure that everyone in the organization is working toward the same vision.

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.