Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Staffing Mergers and Acquisitions Market Update: 2023 Takeaways and 2024 Outlook,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. There were plenty of staffing industry mergers and acquisitions in 2023 despite broader challenges and volatility—what does the market look like for 2024? Jeremy Falendysz of UHY Corporate Finance and Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt will analyze the data and share their insights into relevant trends for staffing company buyers and sellers.

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.

Several factors caused American workers’ wages to rise in the aftermath of the pandemic, including increased labor demand, inflation, and Federal Reserve policies. In the January–February issue of Staffing Success magazine, ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and research coordinator Max Aldrich take a deep dive into the national upward trend in wages, or wage “inflation,” and examine its potential effects for staffing companies in the new year.

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

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Feb. 18.

Highland Medical Staffing
Jefferson, IA
Penbrothers
Indianapolis, IN
Specialized Assessment & Consulting
Cypress, TX

How can you and your team consistently fill your sales pipeline more easily in 2024? Learn how to develop plans and put successful processes in place during the ASA webinar “Sales Training With Shad Tidler, Part One: How to Get in Front of New Clients and Fill Your Pipeline More Easily.” The first part of a two-part sales training series takes place Thursday, Feb. 29, 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.

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:

• Doing business with the federal government
• Finding candidates who can pass a client’s background check
• Helping younger candidates prepare for job interviews

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.

Sessions at this year’s Staffing Law and Compliance Conference do an exceptional job of addressing the current employment law landscape, compliance risks, and the potential claims employers want to avoid. In the session “Avoiding the Courthouse: Strategies and Alternatives,” presented by attorneys Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum of Akerman LLP, Collin Williams of New Era ADR, and Vanessa Williams of Kelly will look at what to do if a legal issue does arise.

Join top litigation and alternative dispute resolution legal experts as well as chief legal officers that know first-hand how to avoid costly legal battles through proactive defense, including arbitration agreements, class action waivers, and more.

The 2024 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference is not just for lawyers—programming is designed for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys. It takes place May 16–17 at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net to register at the best rates available.

How can staffing companies stay ahead of the dynamic shifting economic landscape and take advantage of emerging opportunities? In the January–February issue of Staffing Success magazine, check out the 10 trends that are shaping the staffing landscape right now, and what you can do to stay agile.

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

ASA recognizes that one of the top issues keeping staffing and recruiting professionals up at night is growing their talent pipeline amid an ongoing talent shortage. Communicating to job seekers in a way that resonates and captures their interests has never been more critical.

The association conducted extensive research to understand the mindset of today’s job seeker and developed the “New Language of Staffing” online course exclusively for staffing professionals with ASA member firms. The course features video modules, online quizzes, and more. It’s part of the “Fundamentals of Recruiting” online course module in the ASA Onboarding Series on ASA Learn. ASA-certified professionals who complete the course earn continuing education toward ASA certification renewal.

Visit americanstaffing.net/new-language to learn more.

A session at the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference will help staffing firms prepare for potential compliance challenges. The workshop “Top Compliance Issues for Employers and Staffing Firms in 2024,” presented by Sirmara Campbell of LaSalle Network with attorneys Benjamin M. Ebbink of Fisher & Phillips LLP and Michael R. Phillips of McGuire Woods, will address the issues that staffing firms may face in 2024.

Use of artificial intelligence continues to impact the recruiting and hiring process, but legislators and agencies at both the state and federal level are looking to curb its use, creating legal risks and obligations for employers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating staffing firms at an alarming rate for citizenship status discrimination and unfair immigration-related documentary practices. Finally, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down race-based admissions policies in higher education is impacting private employers’ diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Learn about each of these critical compliance concerns, what to say to clients, and how to manage both operational excellence and legal compliance in today’s employment and staffing landscape.

The 2024 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference is not just for lawyers—programming is designed for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters, and attorneys. It takes place May 16–17 at the Westin Washington, DC, Downtown in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net to register at the best rates available.

In observance of Presidents Day, ASA will be closed Monday, Feb. 19. Staffing Today will be delivered as usual.