What makes job candidates decide to leave a job? What do they think about staffing agencies?
How do job seekers look for jobs? Find out what prospective employees are thinking—get the new ASA Candidate Sentiment Study. The report includes data from job seekers within different generations, industry sectors, races/ethnicities, and genders.

The ASA Candidate Sentiment Study is available for purchase now, and ASA members receive a discount. Get more information at americanstaffing.net/candidate-sentiment-study.

Make this the year you stand out professionally and earn the Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential certification from ASA. Find out how earning your certification can give you a competitive advantage and enhance your value to clients and candidates during the ASA webinar “Gain a Competitive Advantage With ASA Certification.” It takes place Wednesday, March 17, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

As Covid-19 vaccines become more widely available, can employers require employees to get vaccinated, or offer incentives to employees who choose to get the vaccine?

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal team and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, ASA senior vice president, chief legal and operating officer Stephen Dwyer discusses the legalities regarding Covid-19 vaccinations for employees.

Watch the update and join the conversation on ASA Central.

Learn how to make the most of your association membership during the ASA webinar “Maximize Your ASA Membership,” Wednesday, March 10, 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.

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 it will feature the session “Immigration Reform and Enforcement: What Staffing Firms Can Expect in the Next Four Years.”

The enforcement of immigration laws over the past four years has escalated and staffing firms have been in the bullseye of enforcement agency activities. Find out how recent changes in Washington, DC, will affect immigration reform and enforcement for employers. Hear from leading experts about what will likely change for your business operations and what can’t change over the next four years. Get the latest information on the status of virtual I-9s—and whether there is any hope that they’re here to stay—and how to navigate the latest immigration rules to avoid fines and protect your company.

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.

Industry research confirms that staffing companies of all sizes continue to struggle with recruiting and retaining internal employees. To address this challenge, the American Staffing Association has developed free resources to help member companies attract talent for their corporate offices and branches.

• Check out the Promoting the Profession section of the ASA website to find recruiting strategies, tips for developing an internship program at your firm, and tactics for partnering with university career centers.
• Complete a form to add your company to an online directory of ASA members that want to connect with potential candidates and university career center professionals.
• Use the Staffing as a Career website to introduce the industry to potential industry professionals. Include links to staffingasacareer.net in your marketing materials and on your website.
• Embed the Staffing as a Career video on your website and use it in email and social media marketing.
• Visit the ASA Staffing Promo Tool Kit on americanstaffing.net for a social media messaging guide to help with your firm’s internal recruiting strategies.

ASA is working to help your company solve its internal talent shortage. Visit the Promoting the Profession page and staffingasacareer.net to get started today.

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 ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Feb. 21.

Primero Staffing
Virginia Beach, VA
Resourcing HQ
Saint Petersburg, FL
SnapChef
Holden, MA

Temporary and contract staffing employment is trending upward, 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.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Tax Implications for Employers That Received Paycheck Protection Program Loans.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Find out about recent changes to government regulations relating to Paycheck Protection Program loans and learn how receiving a PPP loan might affect your 2020 and 2021 taxes.

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.