Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Cybersecurity Best Practices for Staffing Agencies.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses across all industries, including staffing, and particularly for companies that contract with the federal government. Attorneys Alex L. Sarria and Ashley Powers of Miller & Chevalier will explain what you need to know to ensure compliance with government cybersecurity regulations and requirements. Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier.

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.

Many companies find themselves scrambling to address learning and development needs only during annual reviews, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. But by adopting a strategic approach, employers can foster employee growth and satisfaction and organizational success. In the May–June issue of Staffing Success magazine, Dustin Norwood, ASA vice president and chief learning officer, looks at how your staffing firm can develop a strategic L&D plan that is scalable and effective—and won’t break the bank.

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

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Cybersecurity Best Practices for Staffing Agencies,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses across all industries, including staffing, and particularly for companies that contract with the federal government. Attorneys Alex L. Sarria and Ashley Powers of Miller & Chevalier will explain what you need to know to ensure compliance with government cybersecurity regulations and requirements. Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier.

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.

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, providing innovative new ways to source, engage, select, and hire candidates. Navigating and understanding the technology landscape, however, is a challenge. ASA and Talent Tech Labs conducted an industry-wide survey to understand how staffing firms are leveraging talent acquisition technology—as well as how satisfied they are with specific tools and suppliers.

Take a look at the results for help benchmarking your own firm’s use of technology against your peers and mapping out your firm’s technology roadmap. Learn more at the ASA Staffing Tech Center.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending June 16.

Brookdale II LLC (dba Brookdale Associates)
Stamford, NE
Gordian Staffing
Omaha, NE
Harvest Technical Services
Walnut Creek, CA
Juru Holdings (Pty) Ltd.
Western Cape, South Africa
Phoenix Pro Connect
Coral Gables, FL
Supers on Demand Inc.
Amherst, NY
Synergy Staffing Partners LLC
Taylorsville, UT

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus keynote speakers Peter Diamandis, MD, founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, and Erica Dhawan, leadership expert and author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. Staffing World is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions that win business and spur growth.

It all takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN—and if you register before June 28, you can save more than 20% on the full registration rate. Go to staffingworld.net to learn more, and then register to secure your spot at Staffing World.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Accommodations in the Workplace: Disability, Religion, and Pregnancy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Lia Elliott of Staffing GC reviews the legal obligations that affect staffing firms regarding workplace accommodation requests—in particular how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, and recent court decisions may affect reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Sponsored by StaffingGC.

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 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:

• Incorporating video in the interviewing process
• Partnerships with professional employer organizations
• Retention of travel nurses

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 need for differentiation in a fiercely competitive market is real for staffing firms. In the May–June issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn about eight strategies to adopt now to invigorate sales efforts and drive growth at your firm amid evolving industry and economic pressures.

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

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Accommodations in the Workplace: Disability, Religion, and Pregnancy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Lia Elliott of Staffing GC reviews the legal obligations that affect staffing firms regarding workplace accommodation requests—in particular how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, and recent court decisions may affect reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Sponsored by StaffingGC.

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.