Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself…
Share Your Expertise—ASA Call for Presenters Now Open
ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2023. Submit a presentation idea for Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or for ASA Webinars in 2023. Staffing World 2023 takes place Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. The opportunities to…
Accelerate Your Growth at Staffing World 2023—Registration Now Open
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community to share strategies, make connections, and find solutions that accelerate growth. Don’t miss out on the incredible keynote speakers, informative educational sessions, and inspiring networking events—Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in…
Employers Are Becoming More Open to Hiring Older Workers
More than three in five employers say they gave a “great deal” or “quite a bit of consideration” to job applicants age 50 and older when recruiting in 2022, according to a survey of 1,876 employers and 5,725 workers by Transamerica Institute. More than half of employers (53%) agree with the…
Tell ASA What You Think—Annual Member Survey Now Open
How can ASA best meet your needs? Provide invaluable feedback to the association by answering a few simple questions about your membership experience. Your participation in this brief survey is critical in helping ASA learn what is important to you and how well the association is serving you. A link to the survey was sent…
Registration Now Open for the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference—See the Session Descriptions
At the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, you’ll hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence, contract negotiations, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, remote work, and more. This conference is not just for lawyers—programming is designed for staffing firm owners and executives, human resource professionals, compliance managers, recruiters,…
U.S. Department of Labor to Open Online Portal April 1 for Federal Contractors, Subcontractors to Certify Affirmative Action Program Compliance
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will start accepting online submissions from covered contractors to certify they have developed and maintained affirmative action programs for each establishment or functional unit. Existing federal…
Tell ASA What You Think—Annual Member Survey Now Open
How can ASA best meet your needs? Provide invaluable feedback to the association by answering a few simple questions about your membership experience. Your participation in this brief survey is critical in helping ASA learn what is important to you and how well the association is serving you—plus you could win one of five $100…
Report: Failed Drug Tests Leave Jobs Open
Hamilton Journal News (Ohio) (01/29/12) Chelsey Livingston A recent Ohio work force development report notes that companies in the state are complaining that despite Ohio’s more than 80,000 job openings, finding enough workers who can pass drug tests to fill these positions remains a challenge. Sandy Oakes, a training recruiter at the Belcan Staffing Solutions…
Research Roundup: The ‘Flip Side’ of Open Innovation, Productivity Losses From Bad Weather, and Assessing the Risks of Outsourcing
Knowledge@Wharton (02/01/12) In a recent paper published in Organizational Dynamics, Wharton professor Peter Cappelli says corporate managers often do not sufficiently consider risks when hiring temporary or contract workers, generally focusing on operational costs instead. A January 2012 survey by ASA and ASA corporate partner CareerBuilder predicts an increase in U.S. companies hiring temporary or…