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April 17, 2025

Boost Your Leadership Capabilities—Attend THRIVE Virtual

In the staffing industry—and in business generally—women face barriers that can hold them back from advancing in their careers. THRIVE virtual is an empowering event designed exclusively for women in the staffing industry.

This year’s virtual event will feature opening keynote speaker Michelle P. King, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert in workplace culture. The closing keynote speaker will be Nika White, Ph.D., a management and leadership consultant and founder of Nika White Consulting. Plus you’ll get inspiration from other powerful women in staffing, such as Lauren Beane of the “Ready Enough” podcast and Erika Bantz of Butler Street, explore breakout sessions tailored for you, and network with like-minded and supportive peers.

The half-day online event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Tuesday, May 20, 1–6 p.m. Eastern time. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

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Two Weeks Left to Save on ASA Learning Products

Invest in your career and expand your expertise by taking advantage of the ASA professional development sale before the end of this month. You’ll get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code SPRINGCERT25, by April 30.

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Are ICHRAs a Better Way to Cover Temporary Employees and Mitigate ACA Penalties?

Until a few years ago, staffing firms had limited options for offering health insurance coverage to their temporary employees that protected them from employer penalties under the Affordable Care Act. Many firms had difficulty finding an insurance carrier willing to offer plans for temporary employees because of their low participation rate. Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) are a relatively new type of plan that allows employers to reimburse employees for some or all the premiums they pay for individual health plans the employees buy on their own. In a new issue paper, ASA lawyers explain why an ICHRA may be a good option for offering ACA-qualified coverage that protects against employer penalties.

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The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

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:

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.

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