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Which Technologies Are Staffing Firms Using Most? Read Staffing Success Magazine

Findings from a recent ASA survey reveal that the way staffing companies are adopting technology continues to vary, and so do the tech solutions themselves. In the May–June issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn about the latest industry trends in technology use, and which tech solutions stand out in the marketplace.

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

Don’t Miss Out—Join Your Peers for Virtual Networking Calls Next Month

As your staffing firm faces new challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a sector-specific peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA section communities (participants will not receive official legal updates or guidance regarding Covid-19).

Get the full schedule and register at americanstaffing.net:

  • Industrial section: Tuesday, July 7, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Professional–managerial section: Wednesday, July 8, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Health care section: Thursday, July 9, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Office–administrative section: Tuesday, July 21, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Search and placement section: Wednesday, July 22, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Thursday, July 23, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time

Networking calls are open to members of ASA sections, which are sector-specific communities that provide resources, webinars, town hall forums, and sector-specific news for member companies and their employees. To join a section, update your profile on ASA Central.

Free ASA Webinar Today—Improve Your Recruiting Productivity

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Becoming a Recruiter of Excellence in the Office–Administrative Section.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Get tips for increasing your volume of placements and your efficiency as a recruiter in office–administrative staffing—and thrive—despite the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

Sale Ends Tomorrow—Save 25% on Certification Products

If you’ve been looking for a way to continue your professional development while you or your employees are working from home, you can get a 25% discount on educational materials—but the sale ends tomorrow.

Save on educational materials to earn or maintain the ASA Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® credential; onboarding courses on ASA Learn; and more.

Get the details at americanstaffing.net/certification, and use the discount code STAYHOME20 in the ASA store, before tomorrow.

Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improve Your Recruiting Productivity

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Becoming a Recruiter of Excellence in the Office–Administrative Section,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Get tips for increasing your volume of placements and your efficiency as a recruiter in office–administrative staffing—and thrive—despite the current Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

Your Staffing Technology Solutions Are Here—Read Staffing Success Magazine

Now more than ever, it is critical for staffing professionals to have tech information at their fingertips. In the special technology-focused May–June issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn how the ASA Staffing Tech Center, an online hub especially for members, can help you elevate your awareness of the emerging technologies that are moving into the staffing space and choose the best tool for your company.

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

Welcome New ASA Members

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending June 22.

Ace Employment Services
Boston, MA
All Tex Staffing & Personnel
Houston, TX
Arch Staffing and Consulting
Miami, FL
Bradley Personnel
High Point, NC
Continental Labor & Staffing Resources
Bakersfield, CA
MAV Personnel
Friendswood, TX
Pinnacle Personnel
Indianapolis, IN

Track Staffing Employment in Nearly Real Time

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.

Participate in the ASA Staffing Index survey to get up-to-date information on industry trends—including a weekly email summary report, statistics by company size, and access to historical data and dynamic charts.

Staffing firms with U.S. operations can participate in the weekly survey, and there are no fees to participate. Register today at americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

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:

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.

Check Out the ASA Staffing Tech Center Online

The ASA Staffing Tech Center provides ASA members with the targeted technology news, trends, and analysis they need to make strategic business decisions.

Visit the ASA Staffing Tech Center to access an interactive version of the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology, an ecosystem map of technology-related solutions for the industry. This tool features a unique taxonomy to determine specific offerings and functionalities as they pertain to the three stages of staffing—source, engage, and hire. Check it out at americanstaffing.net/techcenter.