July 7, 2023

Learn to Be a Sales Pro at Staffing World

Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that fuel growth and accelerate success.

This year’s event takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, and will feature more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories— including “Successful Sales Tactics: How to Go From Sales Insecure to Sales Confident.

Stumped when it comes to selling? Join Natasha Hemmingway, a highly rated presenter at last year’s successful ASA THRIVE Live event, to learn about the four components of her tried-and-true sales process—and the importance of having an authentic and customized process in your business. Walk away with practical, how-to steps for you and your team—steps that will transform your sales mindset and boost your sales results immediately.

Get ready to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community this fall. Review the agenda, read through the session descriptions, and then visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the best available rate.

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Upcoming Events

Dwyer Promoted to President of American Staffing Association

ASA has announced the promotion of Stephen C. Dwyer, Esq., to ASA president, effective July 1, 2023. He most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal and operating officer at ASA.

“This is an exciting and well-deserved promotion in recognition of Stephen’s many years of contributions and leadership,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “The ASA staff, board of directors, and I look forward to working with Stephen to further advance the interests of the staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry and the millions of people we place and employ every day.”

Dwyer, who has been instrumental in leading the association’s advocacy efforts, championing the industry’s commitment to excellence and compliance, and overseeing the association’s internal operations, brings more than 20 years of expertise to his new role.

“Stephen’s wealth of experience and deep understanding of the staffing industry make him the ideal leader to partner with ASA CEO Richard Wahlquist, guiding our association forward,” said ASA chair Threase Baker, TSC, CSP.

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New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: Health Plans Claiming Big Tax Savings

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service recently published a legal memorandum that addresses fixed-indemnity health plans promising employers big tax savings—and the risks to employers of participating in such plans.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal team and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, ASA senior counsel Ed Lenz discusses the memorandum and summarizes ASA legal counsel’s analysis of the IRS position.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series is sponsored by Essential StaffCARE, an ASA corporate partner.

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Welcome New ASA Members

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending July 2.

Employment 2000 Inc.
Providence, RI
Ensearch
Menlo Park, CA
Remote Labor
Aventura, FL

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