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July 18, 2024

Come to THRIVE Live to Hear Top Executives Like Shelley Paxton of Harley-Davidson

Join a community of driven women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN.

Some of the insightful, impactful speakers you won’t want to miss include

  • Shelley Paxton (former chief marketing officer at Harley-Davidson and a best-selling author), Opening Keynote Presentation—I Quit So You Don’t Have to: Life and Leadership Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner
  • Christine Sandman Stone (chief executive officer and founder of Deliver at Scale), Executive Breakout Session—Getting Sh*t Done: Modern Leadership to Deliver at a New Scale
  • Karla Dougherty (principal at Butler Street), Emerging Leader Breakout Session—Lost in Translation: Leadership Communication

Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net/thrive by Sept. 21—rates will increase after that date. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Avionté, ClearEdge, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, and Sense.

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ManpowerGroup Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Free ASA Webinar Today—Staffing Industry Data
ASA Publishes Updated Issue Paper on Managing Risks in MSP and VMS Arrangements
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
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Minnesota Supreme Court Creates New Cause of Action for Negligently Hiring an Independent Contractor
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Free ASA Webinar Today—Staffing Industry Data

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Staffing STATS—Quarterly Data-Centric Webinar Series.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an uncertain economic climate, staffing firms must prioritize productivity and efficiency to maintain margins and prepare for future economic recovery. In the second Staffing STATS webinar of 2024, ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and Bullhorn senior vice president of global enterprise Gretchen Keefner will share their insights on navigating the current macroeconomic landscape and leveraging innovation for sustainable growth.

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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ASA Publishes Updated Issue Paper on Managing Risks in MSP and VMS Arrangements

Managed service provider (MSP) and vendor management service (VMS) arrangements provide significant value to staffing buyers and staffing agencies alike, which is why they have become so prevalent in the past 20 years.

Staffing buyers and staffing agencies assessing whether to use such services tend to focus primarily on the MSP or VMS providers’ software and service capabilities, often overlooking the providers’ financial strength. That is an oversight that can put buyers and agencies at substantial risk.

A newly published issue paper, “Managing Risks in MSP and VMS Arrangements,” describes the key financial warning signs staffing buyers and agencies should look for and the steps they can take to mitigate their risks.

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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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