A tumultuous 2020 helped shed light on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the country and in specific industries. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, look at new data on diversity and inclusion in the staffing industry—and tips for where company leaders can make meaningful changes right now.
Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.

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:

• Charging clients for employee onboarding time
• Providing transportation to and from job sites
• Scripts for candidate phone interviews

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 “Gain a Competitive Advantage With ASA Certification.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Make this the year you stand out professionally and earn your certification from ASA—learn how earning the Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential can give you a competitive advantage and enhance your value to clients and candidates. Sponsored by Essential StaffCARE.

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 Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company, including a look at the newest and most innovative technology tools.

A newly expanded ebook about the staffing firm of the future offers strategic insight and guidance to help staffing firms prepare for the future and consider new ways of generating value.

Find out about the newest technology tools for client attraction and engagement; candidate attraction, screening, engagement, and retention; and back-office efficiency; then learn how to utilize enhancements that have recently been introduced for software you already use in your business. Other resources include a guide to the ASA technology ecosystem map, analyses of emerging technology in the industry, recordings of free technology demonstration webinars, and more. Visit americanstaffing.net/techcenter to get started.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Hiring Great Salespeople in the Staffing and Recruiting World.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about the challenges that staffing company leaders run into when recruiting and hiring salespeople—and learn processes you can put into place to overcome or even avoid these challenges.

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 the virtual networking call, in celebration of International Women’s Day, today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. The women in leadership networking call “Negotiating for Self” is presented by the women in leadership interest group. Find out why women hesitate to negotiate and learn key strategies to help you better advocate for yourself. The women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner Bullhorn, and by Anthem, Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, and WorkN.

There will also be an opportunity for attendees to spend time in breakout rooms—meet other women in the industry, chat about these strategies, and have open discussions on how to confidently advocate for yourself moving forward. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

The ASA Staffing Law Conference, the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, takes place virtually April 29–30. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 5.75 hours of legal continuing education credit

Make sure your company has the latest information and resources it needs to protect your business and take advantage of growth opportunities. Reserve your spot today at staffinglawconference.net. Rates are as low as $195.

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 recognized at Staffing World^® and in ASA publications.

See videos featuring past honorees and nominate your standout talent at americanstaffing.net/nsey.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s networking call in celebration of International Women’s Day. The women in leadership networking call “Negotiating for Self,” presented by the women in leadership interest group, takes place tomorrow 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Find out why women hesitate to negotiate and learn key strategies to help you better advocate for yourself. The women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner Bullhorn, and by Anthem, Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, and WorkN.

There will also be an opportunity for attendees to spend time in breakout rooms—meet other women in the industry, chat about these strategies, and have open discussions on how to confidently advocate for yourself moving forward. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2021 on Wednesday, March 31, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

As the industry recovery continues from the Covid-19 recession, retention and engagement of your internal staff is more important now than ever to avoid a disruption to your firm’s growth. Hear about the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry, along with the latest research on internal employees and key legislative updates.

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.