ASA offers a valuable tool to meet the research and data needs of members. The ASA Research Brief enewsletter provides quick links to the staffing industry research and information you need, such as operations benchmarks, industry trends, staffing statistics by state, infographics on workforce trends, and much more.

The latest issue was sent to members last week. If you didn’t receive your ASA Research Brief, email research@americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Maximize Your ASA Membership.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to navigate the newly redesigned ASA website, take advantage of free tools and resources, and make the most of your association membership.

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.

Can you offer solutions for the challenges that staffing firms face today? Today is the last day to submit a proposal to present a workshop at Staffing World^® 2020.

Share your experience and expertise, reach out to industry professionals, and build lasting connections during the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 20–22 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Maximize Your ASA Membership,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn how to navigate the newly redesigned ASA website, take advantage of free tools and resources, and make the most of your association membership.

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 circumstances surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are continuing to develop, and staffing firms have questions about how to conduct business during a potential global emergency. A panel of legal experts will discuss what effects the coronavirus may have in the workplace and what dialogue staffing firms should have with their temporary workers and clients during the ASA webinar “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)—Employer Challenges in Preparing for a Potential Pandemic.” It takes place Thursday, March 12, 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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 2020 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place May 7–8 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. But the savings end in just two weeks—register today and make your plans to

• Hear from speakers with decades of staffing law experience, along with representatives from top staffing companies, about such topics as data breaches and ransomware, marijuana in the workplace, immigration enforcement, and more.
• Meet with peers, network with colleagues, and make new connections at the only event dedicated to the legal issues facing staffing companies.
• Get election-year insights from political analyst Charlie Cook, and learn what the upcoming presidential and congressional elections could mean for your business and for the staffing industry.
• Earn up to 8.5 continuing education hours (including 7.0 legal CE) toward maintaining your ASA credential.

For a full list of sessions, descriptions, and presenters, visit staffinglawconference.net—and register by March 20 for the best rate available.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending March 1.

Beyond Financial Solutions
Anaheim, CA
Lighthouse Management Group
San Jose, CA
LoneStar Labor Management
Houston, TX
Mercy and Grace Staffing Solutions
Alameda, CA
Reliatus Healthcare
Meza, AZ

Empower your company and grow your talent pool—The New Language of Staffing: Handbook for Communicating Your Company’s Value to Job Seekers is based on groundbreaking industry research into an issue identified by staffing and recruiting companies as one of their top concerns: growing the talent pipeline. The handbook details the job seeker mindset and pain points, the industry’s value proposition to job seekers, a new lexicon for communicating with job seekers, and more.

Visit americanstaffing.net/new-language to learn more about the research, download graphics and talking points, and order copies of the handbook for your team today.

With many staffing clients adopting a “safety management systems” approach for their businesses, your firm can improve client relationships and employee safety by demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety issues. Learn how the Safety Standard of Excellence^® program can help you differentiate your company.

Get tips on developing a comprehensive safety and health system that is proactive and preventive—access the free ASA On-Demand webinar “Demonstrate Your Commitment to Worker Safety: Be a Trusted Partner and Employer of Choice.”

Learn why your firm should earn the Safety Standard of Excellence mark today.

NSC is offering ASA members a 20% discount on the assessment fees for consultations. Visit americanstaffing.net/safety to learn more.

ASA has published updated editions of Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements (9th Edition) and Employment Law for Staffing Professionals (14th Edition), which are available as print textbooks and ebooks.

The new editions were reviewed by legal experts and revised last summer with new content that’s relevant to your business.

Get more information and order online at americanstaffing.net.