Recent ASA Workforce Monitor survey findings reveal insights about age and its impact within the labor market—especially as a decreased labor force participation rate is predicted to continue. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, see how employers can use knowledge of an aging workforce to gain a competitive advantage.

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

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2024 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 24 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Are you ready to start your speaking and training journey? Are you looking for tips on figuring out what to say and how to find opportunities to say it? Hear from women who went through THRIVEx, the speaker incubator program developed by ASA to encourage women to become industry presenters, during the ASA webinar “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part One: Developing a Path to Speaking Opportunities.” The first session in a four-part webinar series focused on empowering women to volunteer for speaking opportunities in the industry, which is presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Tuesday, May 21, 2–3 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.

Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2024? Submit your idea today for your chance to speak at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

Slots are available for Knowledge Hub Tech Talks (10-minute talks on technology topics) and Knowledge Hub Speed Talks (10-minute talks on broader industry topics), and proposals are due May 31.

Are you looking to support your colleagues and help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll as a mentor in the ASA Mentor Match program. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The goal of the program is to help members grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Mentors are matched with a mentee based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications are now open for the six-month cycle that begins in July—the deadline to apply is May 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry. Each year, a select number of emerging women leaders are chosen to receive scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN), as well as THRIVE Live (Oct. 21–22 in Nashville).

Scholarship applications are due May 31—get more information and submit your application at americanstaffing.net.

Are you ready to start your speaking and training journey? Are you looking for tips on figuring out what to say and how to find opportunities to say it? Hear from women who went through THRIVEx, the speaker incubator program developed by ASA to encourage women to become industry presenters, during the ASA webinar “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part One: Developing a Path to Speaking Opportunities.” The first session in a four-part webinar series focused on empowering women to volunteer for speaking opportunities in the industry, which is presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Tuesday, May 21, 2–3 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.

Are you looking for a boost in your career, or help developing yourself as an emerging leader in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll as a mentee in the ASA Mentor Match program. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The goal of the program is to help members grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Mentees are matched with a mentor based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in July will be accepted through May 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or a mentee.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending May 5.

Access Healthcare Staffing & Recruitment Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
Alerion Healthcare LLC
Tampa, FL
Enterprise Staffing Indiana LLC
Enterprise, AL
Grace Staffing C&C Corp.
West New York, NJ

ASA recently introduced a new learning program called Staffing Pro Stacks, a first-of-its-kind credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. This intensive, accelerated program responds directly to what is going on in the staffing industry right now and addresses specific pain points you and your company are struggling with. Each focused course consists of nine 90-minute online lessons—you can complete a course in just nine weeks.

There are three programs—focused on Sales, Recruiting, and Leadership (additional programs will be released in the coming year). Complete one, two, or all three programs and stack your knowledge for maximum success. Find out more at americanstaffing.net/pro-stacks. ASA members get a discount.