Leading People

The American Staffing Association announced today that National Staffing Employee Week will take place from Sept. 12 through Sept. 18, 2022. National Staffing Employee Week celebrates the contributions of millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies each year. The week kicks off with the announcement of the 2023 National Staffing Employee of the Year,… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced a new website intended to help employers make their businesses more inclusive for talent with disabilities. Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, the site includes resources on best practices for recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing talent with disabilities; what employers need… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced the launch of a new initiative aimed to educate the public about the role of staffing agencies in workforce development and training. The #StaffingElevates campaign will highlight many of the top educational and workforce development programs developed by staffing companies to combat the nation’s ongoing skills gap crisis. While… More ›

The American Staffing Association has announced that Kelly Verberg has been promoted to senior vice president and chief membership officer, and Toby Malara has also been promoted to vice president, government relations. Verberg has general management responsibilities with principal oversight of the association’s membership recruitment, retention, and member engagement functions. Upon joining ASA in 1992,… More ›

The American Staffing Association has announced that AMN Healthcare’s Kerry Sirkka of San Diego, CA, has been named the 2021 ASA Volunteer of the Year. Sirkka was honored during Staffing World®, the association’s annual convention and expo, held this year in Denver. Sirkka is in her sixth year of volunteering for ASA. She currently serves… More ›

The ASA Leadership Hall of Fame was created in 1985 to recognize outstanding individual contributions made through dedicated service to ASA and the staffing and recruiting industry. For 40 years, Taylor has played a key role in the development and implementation of what has become one of the most comprehensive programs of insurance for the… More ›

“All across the country, staffing companies are giving back and making a real difference in the lives of millions of people and for the communities in which they live,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “Once again this year, our ASA Care Award winners are creating a positive impact at all levels… More ›

“Staffing companies are on the front lines of providing upskilling and reskilling programs to American workers to enhance their employability and help ensure future career success,” said Richard Wahlquist, American Staffing Association president and chief executive officer. “The Elevate Awards recognize some of the staffing industry’s most innovative and successful workforce development programs aimed at… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced that Katie Larson of Celarity Inc.; Donita Ross of Health Carousel; and Tiffany Willis, CSP, of High Profile Staffing have been named the recipients of ASA Women in Leadership Scholarships. Established in 2020, the Women in Leadership Scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and… More ›