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April 21, 2025

ASA Celebrates National Volunteer Week

Today is the first day of National Volunteer Week, and ASA is honoring its volunteers—the driving force behind the association’s success—whose time, expertise, and leadership make an incredible impact at ASA and across the industry.

Help ASA celebrate the change makers, leaders, and people who go above and beyond to strengthen the staffing community. Share your story on ASA Central and the ASA LinkedIn page to show why you give your time to the industry and let your association peers know about the impact you’re making.

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Upcoming Events

Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Technology Tips for Industrial Firms

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Beyond the Buzzwords: How AI and Automation Are Supercharging Light Industrial Staffing Firms,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation drive productivity up and costs down for industrial staffing firms, get practical strategies to unlock the full potential of AI and automation in your own firm. Presented by the ASA industrial section.

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.

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Highlight Your Company’s Successes—Two Weeks Left to Apply for ASA Award Programs

ASA will accept entries for its prestigious professional recognition programs through next Friday, May 2. Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent.

  • The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.
  • The National Staffing Employee of the Year program honors a current or former temporary or contract employee with an extraordinary story of staffing success and who best exemplifies one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career.

To learn more and submit an entry, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 2.

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