Why do women hesitate to negotiate for themselves? Learn key strategies to help you better advocate for yourself during “Negotiating for Self.” This networking call, presented by the women in leadership interest group, takes place Tuesday, March 16, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

For many people, the pandemic made time stand still—but not for the health care and frontline workers who never missed a day on the job. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn about Linda Cardenas, one dedicated nurse and staffing employee who raised her hand to help.

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

Staffing companies—particularly small businesses and minority-, veteran-, LGBT-, and woman-owned businesses—find they may be able to partner with larger companies that have supplier diversity initiatives in place.

The ASA inclusion, diversity, equity, and advocacy (IDEA) group has developed guidance for ASA members interested in partnering with those companies or in becoming a diverse-owned certified business. The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner Monster and by Anthem, along with supporting sponsors TerraFirma and WorkN.

Visit americanstaffing.net/diversity for a directory of diversity certification organizations, a glossary of common terms, and more.

Looking for real-time data on staffing employment? The ASA Staffing Index reports weekly changes in the number of people employed in temporary and contract work, now including Staffing Starts (new assignments). The data will help your firm evaluate its performance against a national metric on both a weekly and long-term basis.

All staffing firms with U.S. operations are invited to participate in the ASA Staffing Index survey. Every Tuesday, participants receive an email with the results of the weekly survey, including figures by company size, and access to historical data and new dynamic charts. These data, which are not available anywhere else, allow staffing firms to compare how their business is doing on a weekly basis relative to similarly sized firms in the industry. There are no fees to participate in the five-question survey.

Don’t get stuck with outdated or unreliable data—sign up to participate in the ASA Staffing Index and receive the most up-to-date information about the staffing industry. For more information about the index, visit americanstaffing.net/staffing-index

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

Ardent Staffing Solutions
Marlborough, MA
The Forum Group
New York, NY
Pacific Personnel
Honolulu, HI
Top Shelf Staffing LLC
Dalton, GA

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 will feature “Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Not Just a Big Company Problem.”

Cybersecurity issues have become a daily struggle for businesses big and small. And with more employees working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, there are even more weak spots for cyber attackers to exploit. A panel of experts will discuss how you can protect the data of your company and your employees, what insurance you should have, which state and federal laws address cybersecurity protections, and other questions about keeping your business safe.

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.

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.

Hear about the trends, research, and legislative initiatives affecting the industry in this session focused on internal employees. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

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.

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:

• Clients’ biggest pain points
• Marketing tactics
• Proof of compliance with Joint Commission service requirements

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.

Show your employer how essential and valuable you are during a time that’s stressful for everyone. ASA makes it easier with drastically reduced prices on education and certification products, including the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential.

Expand your industry knowledge and prove your worth to your company by earning a staffing certification. Learn more at americanstaffing.net.