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April 30, 2025

Deadline Friday—Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars and Social Responsibility Programs

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Care Awards programs. The deadline to submit entries is this Friday, May 2.

  • 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. Sponsored by StaffPRO3, a division of PMC Insurance Group
  • The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 2.

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Staffing Index Increases to 84 in April

 

Plan for These ASA Webinars Next Month—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you stay on top of immigration regulations, utilize artificial intelligence and other technology tools, and more.

May 1—”Federal Tax Policy in Transition: Elections, Expiring Cuts, and What’s Ahead
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which contained significant tax relief for the staffing industry, will expire at the end of this year without congressional action. Marc Gerson of Miller & Chevalier Chartered will provide insight into the effect of the 2024 elections on the tax legislative agenda and the potential that the expiring TCJA tax relief provisions may be extended. Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier Chartered.

May 13—”Unapologetically You: Thriving in Spaces That Question Your Value
Many organizations launched diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, but being labeled a “DEI hire” can affect a person’s mental well-being and professional identity. Mental health professional Stacia’ Alexander will help participants understand how to protect their mental health, advocate for themselves, and build resilience. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group; the ASA women in leadership interest group, and Women of Color in Staffing. 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.

May 15—”Artificially Intelligent? Regulations and Employer Considerations Regarding AI in the Workplace
With employers using artificial intelligence tools to recruit, hire, manage, promote, compensate, and retain employees, they need to know about the possible financial and legal costs. Kate Beattie of Foley & Lardner will look at the potential risks to employers and employees, and solutions for those risks. Sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP.

May 27—”Are You Ready for ICE? What Every Staffing Firm Needs to Know in 2025
In an encore presentation of a session from the 2025 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, immigration law experts Helen L. Konrad of McCandlish Holton PC and Dawn M. Lurie of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will discuss workplace raids, Form I-9 investigations, and the steps that staffing companies should take to protect their business.

May 29—”Future-Proofing Your Staffing Firm With the Right Technology Strategy
Find out how to leverage technology tools that facilitate seamless communication between recruiters, clients, and talent—from artificial intelligence-driven recruitment processes to creative payment solutions—to attract, engage, and retain talent and to stay competitive. Sponsored by Branch.

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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