News: News Release
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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New Assignments on the Rise ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, September 2021 Staffing employment for the week of Sept. 6–12, which included the Labor Day holiday, edged up 0.92% from the prior week—with the ASA Staffing index returning to this year’s highest value of 98. Not surprisingly, many survey respondents mentioned the holiday as the… More ›
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“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 ›
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Strays From Seasonal Growth Trend The gap between quarter-to-quarter sales growth and a contraction in staffing employment is more than six percentage points—significantly higher than the average of two percentage points since ASA began tracking quarterly metrics in 1992. Notable differences between changes in staffing sales and employment typically occur during times of economic uncertainty…. More ›
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The World Employment Confederation Outlines Policy Recommendations to Reduce Disparity Between Global Supply and Demand, Leading to Better Functioning Labor Markets More ›
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“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 ›
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Moderate Gains in New Assignments ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, August 2021 Staffing jobs for the week of Aug. 9–15 edged up 0.4% from the previous week, with the ASA Staffing Index holding at this year’s highest value of 98. Average week-to-week staffing employment growth has held steady since the beginning of June, with exception… More ›
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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 ›
Experts in the staffing and recruiting industry, as well as professionals in other disciplines pertinent to staffing, are encouraged to submit their ideas to present at ASA events, in webinars, and for publication in articles.