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January 14, 2025

ConverzAI Joins ASA as Newest Corporate Partner

ASA announced today that ConverzAI, pioneers of AI Virtual Recruiter and Voice AI platform for the staffing and recruiting industry, is the newest member of the ASA corporate partner program.

An ASA corporate partnership represents the highest level of support for the association and the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. ConverzAI’s support will allow ASA to both strengthen its current programs and initiatives and explore new opportunities to support its members.

“ConverzAI’s cutting-edge technology can help staffing and recruiting firms grow their revenue potential,” said ASA chief executive officer, Richard Wahlquist. “The partnership with ConverzAI will play a key role in helping ASA serve as the leading voice for the staffing and recruiting industry in the future.”

“The partnership between ConverzAI and the American Staffing Association signifies a powerful alliance committed to advancing the staffing industry,” said Ashwarya Poddar, founder and CEO of ConverzAI. “This collaboration embodies our shared dedication to driving innovation and accelerating industry-wide transformation, while improving staffing delivery and outcomes for customers of staffing companies. Together, we’re championing a future where the staffing industry can stay ahead of the tech curve, workers thrive, and businesses achieve superior results.”

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Free Webinar This Week—What’s Ahead for the Staffing Industry

After two challenging years for the staffing industry, experts are forecasting renewed growth in 2025. However, savvy firms recognize that growth is predicated on their ability to successfully navigate economic uncertainty, changing demographics, and emerging technologies—including powerful artificial intelligence models. Join ClearlyRated founder Eric Gregg, in a conversation with CareerBuilder + Monster director of sales Danny Ashraf and ASA chief economist Noah Yosif, during “The Year Ahead in Staffing: From AI to Z,” Thursday, Jan. 16, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

The panel will share insights, trends, and predictions for the year ahead, as well as pragmatic advice for how your firm can stay ahead of the competition. To learn more and to register, visit clearlyrated.com.

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Share Your Expertise at Staffing World—Proposals Due This Month

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2025? Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar.

Present a breakout session (60- to 75-minute interactive presentation) or Speed Talk (10-minute talk on a topic important to the industry) at Staffing World 2025, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions are due Jan. 31, and proposals for Staffing World Speed Talks are due May 31.

Present an ASA webinar (60-minute presentation on a topic important to the industry). Webinars take place virtually, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

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New Resource for Temporary Worker Safety

Temporary worker safety should be a top priority of all staffing firms. Through its formal alliance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ASA and members of the association’s employee safety committee worked with OSHA representatives to finalize new “Temporary Worker Frequently Asked Questions” intended to help all stakeholders better understand the temporary worker employment relationship and the obligations of both host employers and staffing firms, providing answers to common questions on training, record-keeping, personal protective equipment, and more.

You can find the FAQs, along with many other resources for ensuring temporary worker safety, on the ASA Safety Matters web page.

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