ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the second ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2020 on Thursday, June 18, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time.

The second quarter update will focus on internal staff—staffing firms had expected to be faced with a historically tight labor market right about now. Instead, they are learning how to manage through a global pandemic and other unexpected challenges. The second webinar of this highly rated series will provide strategies for supporting, retaining, and engaging your internal staff—as well as the latest industry research, legislative updates, and an interview with Michelle Webb of TEKsystems.

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.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to earn the Certified Staffing Professional^®, Technical Services Certified^SM, Certified Search Consultant^®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional^® credential from ASA, the right time is right now. During the ASA certification sale, you’ll get a 25% discount on certification study tools and exams; onboarding courses on ASA Learn; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net to learn the answer.

Use the discount code STAYHOME20 in the ASA Store—the sale ends June 30.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Understanding the PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules and the SBA Audit Process,” which takes place tomorrow and Friday, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out about applying for loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program, the mechanics of loan forgiveness, and other issues of general concern to staffing companies. This webinar is 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.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Adapting to the Global Pandemic—Delivering Results to a Remote Workforce.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn tactics for keeping employees engaged, and keeping your business efficient and profitable, during the 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.

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. 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.

For more information about the index, visit americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Adapting to the Global Pandemic—Delivering Results to a Remote Workforce,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn tactics for keeping employees engaged, and keeping your business efficient and profitable, during the 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.

During these challenging times, several ASA supplier companies are extending discounts to ASA members or offering special products and services to help staffing firms maintain their operations. Visit asamarketplace.net/special-offers to review the available offers.

ASA Staffing Connect: East and Staffing Connect: South have merged into one virtual event—ASA Staffing Connect. The two-day event will take place July 15–16.

Choose the education track that fits your job level—Executive or Producer—and take part in sessions that address the challenges staffing professionals face right now, such as the rise of virtual teams, selling during and after Covid-19, maintaining a healthy company culture in person and online, and how to effectively communicate in a crisis.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward their certification renewal. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending May 31.

Asheville Staffing Resources Inc.
Asheville, NC
Competitive Edge
Apopka, FL
Consulting for Architects Inc.
New York, NY
Halcyon Resource Group Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Innovative Talent Solutions
Raleigh, NC
Jungle Trux Inc.
Vancouver, WA
Titan Staffing Systems
Passaic, NJ
Tricom Quest
Gardena, CA

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. The data, which are not available anywhere else, 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.

Sign up today—there are no fees to participate in the five-question survey.