Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Balancing Act: The Benefits and Challenges of Offshoring, Reshoring, and Nearshoring,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. A panel of experts will explain how offshoring, nearshoring, and reshoring options are reshaping the staffing industry and discuss strategies for effectively managing local and global teams. Presented by the ASA direct hire section and the ASA engineering, IT, and scientific section.

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 Weekly Economic & Business Outlook—or WEBO—is an ASA resource that goes out to member email boxes every Tuesday. Each week, ASA researchers examine trends within the staffing industry, as well as developments within the broader economy, and then deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions.

Historically, the fourth quarter of each year tends to be the strongest for the staffing industry. In the most recent edition of the WEBO, ASA analysts looked at the Fed’s recent interest rate cut and considered what that means for labor demand in retail sales in the final months of 2024, as well as for staffing employment generally and for inflation.

The WEBO is a powerful and targeted data and analysis tool with features designed to deliver the data-driven intelligence you need to track trends and capitalize on opportunities. To make sure you’re getting your WEBO each week, as well as other ASA research emails, click the “Unsubscribe/Manage Email Preferences” link at the very bottom of this email and opt in to research content. Also, be sure to allow emails from research@americanstaffing.net.

ASA stands with the families and communities who have been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. The community of ASA member staffing firms, supplier companies, and allies is a powerful one that has collectively helped each other in times of need. See americanstaffing.net/hurricane-relief for one-click access to the American Red Cross efforts, United Way Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, and other organizations that are providing help to hurricane victims right now.  

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 vice president of government relations Toby Malara, Esq., discusses some key things employers need to keep in mind during this election season.

He also shares details about a new, one-of-a-kind event to thank our StaffingPAC All-Star and Industry Leader contributors at Staffing World^® this year: StaffingPAC 2024: An Evening With Industry Luminaries. If you’ve never contributed to StaffingPAC before, you’ll find out how you can attend this exclusive event and learn more about the PAC and its importance to the industry.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series is sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

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

1st Choice Personnel
Shreveport, LA
Kreative IT Solutions
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Professional Selection Inc.
Toronto, ON
US Enhanced Personnel Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Vangst
Denver, CO

Are you looking for ways to improve your agency’s image among prospective clients and candidates, or to expand your firm’s services? Two new resources from ASA sections offer guidance that will set you up for success.

• Three Steps to Professional Social Media Engagement, developed by the resources working group of the ASA office–administrative section, presents recommendations for staffing professionals on how to navigate social media professionally, ethically, and with integrity—to maintain their personal reputations and to serve as effective ambassadors of their company’s brand.
• Mastering Direct Hire Staffing: Five Best Practices for Success, created by the resources working group of the ASA direct hire section, lists practical tips to help firms break into direct hire or take their current services to the next level.

ASA sections are sector-specific communities for member companies and their employees. Visit ASA Central to join a section so you can connect with peers in your sector.

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 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:

• How technology is changing recruiting
• Metrics and targets for new account executives
• Talent shortages can create opportunities for staffing firms

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.

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you minimize legal risk, optimize performance metrics, and more.

Oct. 1—”Operational Contracts in Health Care Staffing: Managing the Framework of Legal Risk“
In an evolving legal landscape, health care staffing firms need to have the best operational contracts in place with their clients. S. Montaye Sigmon and Jamie Shyman, partners at Akerman LLP, will discuss how health care staffing companies can manage their legal risk by managing their operational contracts. Sponsored by Akerman LLP.

Oct. 3—”Balancing Act: The Benefits and Challenges of Offshoring, Reshoring, and Nearshoring“
A panel of experts will explain how offshoring, nearshoring, and reshoring options are reshaping the staffing industry and discuss strategies for effectively managing local and global teams. Presented by the ASA direct hire section and the ASA engineering, IT, and scientific section.

Oct. 10—”Empowering Talent: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Staffing Industry“
Tirranny Nettles of Yupro Placement will look at how staffing professionals can leverage technology to develop talent, meet clients’ evolving needs, and bridge skills gaps in administrative and professional staff. Presented by the ASA office–administrative section and the ASA professional–managerial section.

Oct. 29—”Mastering Client Contracts for Success and Risk Mitigation“
If you attended the “Clients Contracts: Getting to ‘Yes’ While Mitigating Risk” session at the 2024 Staffing Law & Compliance Conference and want to dive deeper into the topic, attorney Jason B. Klimpl of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will provide advanced strategies for negotiating key clauses like indemnity, confidentiality, and no-poach agreements—with a special focus on the health care industry. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP and presented by the ASA health care section.

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 “ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Third Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals—Focusing on: Employee Experience.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time.

In the third ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2024—presented by ASA with Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner—learn about important trends, research, and legislative updates affecting the industry right now. Plus you’ll hear from ASA board member Robin Mee, founder and chief executive officer of MeeDerby. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner 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 encourages its members to attend the association’s annual membership meeting, held in conjunction with Staffing World^® 2024 next month. The meeting will be part of the super session and keynote presentation that begins Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 8:30 a.m. Central time. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from leading staffing executives on the emerging trends shaping the industry—including growth opportunities, compliance issues, workforce engagement, and market conditions.

Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections that win business and spur growth. It all happens Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Get more information and register online at staffingworld.net.