The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Oct. 8.

Each Breath Counts LLC
St. Louis, MO

Storm Physicians PLLC   
San Antonio, TX

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:

• Lessons from Staffing World^® that you’ll start using right away
• Sample employment agreements
• Sending a client account to collections

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.

Is your company prepared for the economic shifts and market changes that might be ahead? The ASA Growth Tool Kit was developed to empower staffing companies by providing them with the data, analysis, and business intelligence they need to withstand economic challenges and take advantage of opportunities.

The ASA Growth Tool Kit is a comprehensive repository of resources such as economic, business, and industry news; educational resources; articles, market analysis, and economic research. Access the ASA Growth Tool Kit at americanstaffing.net.

Are you ready to join the industry elite and enhance your professional knowledge? Earn the most prestigious credential in the staffing industry—the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^® (CSP^®) credential.

Don’t wait to invest in yourself and take your staffing career to new heights by joining the ranks of the more than 3,000 ASA CSP-certified professionals.

Technology is changing the landscape of the staffing industry, and companies that don’t adopt and integrate new technologies could be left behind. The ASA Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company.

Download papers that offer in-depth analysis and discussion to help you capitalize on emerging technology in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry; explore the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology, an integrated ecosystem map that details the functionality of emerging technologies and companies; access recordings of free technology demonstration webinars; and more.

Visit americanstaffing.net/techcenter to get started.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many states—not just California—have been enacting cybersecurity and privacy laws, and attorney Mitzi Hill will provide a comprehensive update on state-specific legislation. Sponsored by Taylor English.

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 tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many states—not just California—have been enacting cybersecurity and privacy laws, and attorney Mitzi Hill will provide a comprehensive update on state-specific legislation. Sponsored by Taylor English.

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.

At the annual membership meeting held last week during Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, association members elected three directors:
Dana Baughns, Allegis Group
Laura MacNeel, Aya Healthcare
Robin Mee, MeeDerby

The board elected officers:
Joanie Bily, Employbridge Holding Co., chair
Jeff Bowling, Re-Sourcing Group, first vice chair
Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network, second vice chair
Janette Marx, Airswift, treasurer
Ken Taunton, CSC, Royster Group, secretary

ASA thanks outgoing board members John Elwood, Elwood Staffing; Chris Hartman, Allegis Group; and Leo Sheridan, Advanced Group, for their many contributions and outstanding service to the association.

Other directors currently serving on the board are Threase Baker, TSC, CSP, Abbtech Professional Resources Inc. (immediate past chair); Jeffrey S. Burnett, CSP, Labor Finders International Inc.; Susan Dietrich, SPHR, AllTek Staffing and Resource Group Inc.; W. Benjamin “Ben” Elliott, Randstad; James A. Essey, CSP, TemPositions Group of Cos.; Karenjo Goodwin, Exact Staff Inc.; Jeff Harris, Workforce Unlimited; Kristen Harris, CSP, Portfolio Creative; Jason Leverant, TSC, CSP, CSC, CHP, AtWork Group; Kelly McCreight, CSP, Hamilton-Ryker; Ranjini Poddar, Artech LLC; Peter W. Quigley, Kelly; Joyce Russell, Adecco Group US Foundation; Mark Toth, CSP, ManpowerGroup; Steve Wehn, AMN Healthcare; and DeLibra Wesley, National Recruiting Consultants. Representatives from 12 independent firms and 12 national companies serve on the board of directors. For brief bios, visit americanstaffing.net.

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Columbus Day), ASA will be closed Monday, Oct. 9. Staffing Today will be delivered as usual.