LandrumHR, a full-service professional employment organization and human capital firm headquartered in Pensacola, FL, has earned the Safety Standard of Excellence® mark from the American Staffing Association. The program, developed by ASA and the National Safety Council, promotes industry-wide safety best practices. By participating in the Safety Standard of Excellence program, staffing agencies, their temporary… More ›
Offer Regional Learning, Networking Opportunities for Staffing Professionals The American Staffing Association is hosting two regional networking and educational opportunities for professionals in the staffing and recruiting industry—ASA Staffing Connect—this spring. ASA Staffing Connect: East will take place April 22–24 in Charlotte, NC, and ASA Staffing Connect: South May 13–15 in Irving, TX (Dallas–Fort Worth… More ›
Submissions for National Staffing Employee of the Year, ASA Elevate Awards Being Accepted Through May 1 The American Staffing Association is now accepting submissions for its prestigious professional recognition programs—National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Elevate Awards. The deadline for all ASA award program submissions is May 1. National Staffing Employee of the… More ›
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, February 2020 Staffing employment for the week of Feb. 10–16 eased 0.34% from the prior week, decreasing for the fourth week in a row, according to the ASA Staffing Index. A few survey respondents cited temporary-to-hire conversions and the Presidents Day holiday as factors limiting growth. Staffing jobs were down… More ›
Tidewater Staffing, a staffing agency providing workforce solutions for ship repair, manufacturing, and warehouse employers headquartered in southeast Virginia, has earned the Safety Standard of Excellence® mark from the American Staffing Association. The program, developed by ASA and the National Safety Council, promotes industry-wide safety best practices. By participating in the Safety Standard of Excellence… More ›
The American Staffing Association board of directors confirmed two officers at its most recent meeting in mid-January. Joyce Russell, president of the Adecco Group US Foundation, is first vice chairman. Joanie Bily Courtney, president of RemX (a division of EmployBridge Holding Co.), is secretary. The ASA board of directors’ full slate of officers is: Leo… More ›
Presentation Proposal Submission Deadline Is March 2 The American Staffing Association has launched the call for presenters for Staffing World® 2020, the ASA annual convention and expo convening Oct. 20–22 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The deadline for all Staffing World presentation proposals is Monday, March 2. Experts in… More ›
The World Employment Confederation Outlines Policy Recommendations to Reduce Disparity Between Global Supply and Demand, Leading to Better Functioning Labor Markets More ›
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, January 2019 Staffing jobs for the week of Jan. 6–12 surged 6.0% from the prior week, increasing to a value of 87, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Survey respondents cited the lingering effect of the holidays as a factor impeding further growth. Staffing employment was down 7.2% from the… More ›
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, December 2019 Staffing employment for the week of Dec. 9–15 ticked down 0.7% from the prior week, but remained at a rounded value of 97, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Staffing jobs were down 5.5% from the same week in 2018, and continue to lag behind levels seen in… 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.