Staffing World® is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This year’s ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN—and ASA is giving you the opportunity to…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Complying With Contracting Regulations
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Cybersecurity Best Practices for Staffing Agencies,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses across all industries, including staffing, and particularly for companies that contract with the federal government. Attorneys Alex L. Sarria and Ashley Powers of Miller & Chevalier will explain what you need to…
Treasury, IRS Issue Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Educational Assistance Programs
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has released a Frequently Asked Questions document on educational assistance programs. Educational assistance benefits, such as tuition payments, fees and similar expenses, books, supplies, and equipment, can be excluded from a taxpayer’s gross income if provided…
Get Technology Tips in the ASA Staffing Tech Center
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, providing innovative new ways to source, engage, select, and hire candidates. Navigating and understanding the technology landscape, however, is a challenge. ASA and Talent Tech Labs conducted an industry-wide survey to understand how staffing firms are leveraging talent acquisition technology—as well as how satisfied they are with specific…
Staffing World Savings End One Week From Today
Don’t miss Staffing World® 2024 this fall—the ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. Learn all about the educational sessions happening at the industry’s largest and most powerful growth-focused learning and networking event, then register online by next Friday, June 28, for…
Washington: Resources to Protect Workers From Wildfire Smoke
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is reminding employers about the tools available on its wildfire smoke webpage. The state’s permanent rules on wildfire smoke, which went into effect Jan. 15,…
Share Your Thoughts With ASA—Annual Member Survey Closing Soon
How can ASA best meet your needs? Provide invaluable feedback to the association by answering a few simple questions about your membership experience. The association’s annual member satisfaction survey is now open, and survey links were emailed to staffing firm members this morning. Your participation in this survey is critical in helping ASA learn what…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Complying With Accommodation Requirements
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Accommodations in the Workplace: Disability, Religion, and Pregnancy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Lia Elliott of Staffing GC reviews the legal obligations that affect staffing firms regarding workplace accommodation requests—in particular how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, and…
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: Incorporating video in the interviewing process Partnerships with professional employer organizations Retention of travel…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Complying With Accommodation Requirements
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Accommodations in the Workplace: Disability, Religion, and Pregnancy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Lia Elliott of Staffing GC reviews the legal obligations that affect staffing firms regarding workplace accommodation requests—in particular how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, and recent court decisions may affect reasonable accommodations…