Leading People

Proceeds to Benefit Emerging Women Leaders in the Staffing Industry The American Staffing Association is excited to announce that Joanie Bily—chief experience officer at Employbridge, president of RemX, first vice chair of the ASA board of directors, and author of the newly released book Dive In D.E.E.P.—will be donating proceeds from the book to the… More ›

Special Award From the World Employment Confederation Recognizes Efforts to Educate on Nurse Staffing Agency Rate Caps The American Staffing Association has received an international honor for its advocacy work supporting health care staffing agencies in the height of the pandemic. During its annual conference in Brussels, Belgium, the World Employment Confederation conferred a special… More ›

Awards Include Honors for Top Staffing Employees, Social Responsibility, and Job Training Programs The American Staffing Association is now accepting nominations for its top award programs, the association announced today. This year, members of the American Staffing Association can submit nominations for three awards: The National Staffing Employee of the Year award celebrates an outstanding… More ›

The American Staffing Association announced that Bob Rudisin has been named the organization’s chief human resources officer. As an executive with a strong track record of success in human resources, Rudisin is an expert on all aspects of employee support, engagement, and development. Most recently, he served as the executive vice president for human resources… More ›

The American Staffing Association is proud to join in the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, beginning today and running through Nov. 20. “Apprenticeships are critical to solving our country’s ongoing labor shortages and integral to future-proofing the workforce of the future,” said Richard Wahlquist, president and chief executive officer at ASA. “With more than 10… More ›

Winning Programs Focus on Equity in STEM Careers and Registered Apprenticeships for Military Families ASA honored three staffing agencies with 2022 Elevate Awards, the organization announced today, for workforce development programs that promote equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and registered apprenticeships for transitioning service members, veterans, and their families. Created in… More ›

Selected by Industry Peers From Across the Country The American Staffing Association has named DeLibra Wesley, president and chief executive officer of Dallas-based National Recruiting Consultants, the 2022 Volunteer of the Year. The Volunteer of the Year award is selected through nominations from volunteer peers from across the country. As the leader of a woman-… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced that Dave Freeman has been named the organization’s new chief marketing officer. A marketing and communications professional for more than 20 years, Freeman brings specific expertise in brand management, digital marketing, lead generation, and public relations. His background includes work in the education, retail, and nonprofit sectors. In his… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced eight new recipients of its Women in Leadership scholarships. Established in 2020, the Women in Leadership scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a career in the staffing and recruiting industry. The eight scholarship awardees are: Cheryl Campanaro, director of customer… More ›