News: News Release
-
Staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals and industry suppliers doing business in Indiana are invited to attend the American Staffing Association Indiana Staffing Symposium in late June. The event will deliver content focused on emerging industry trends, challenges, and opportunities for staffing companies operating in the state. Event: ASA Indiana Staffing Symposium Date: June 21,… More ›
-
Economic activity expanded moderately in late April and early May, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”). Employment rose at a modest to moderate pace, but labor market conditions remained tight. Shortages of qualified workers were reported in various specialized trades and occupations, including truck drivers… More ›
-
Loading
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, May 2018 The ASA Staffing Index for the week of May 7–13 edged down 0.1% but remained at a rounded value of 97, a new high for the 19th week of the year. The index continued a streak of record high readings for the comparable week—a trend that began in… More ›
-
Loading
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, April 2018 Staffing employment for the week of April 9–15 surged 1.2% to a rounded value of 96—the strongest reading for the same week since the inception of the ASA Staffing Index in 2006. Temporary and contract staffing employment was 3.0% higher than the same week last year, which then… More ›
-
Awards Honor Best Work-Based Learning Programs in Staffing Industry The American Staffing Association today introduced a professional recognition program for member companies—the ASA Elevate Awards. This new program celebrates the most innovative and effective work-based learning programs designed specifically for temporary and contract employees. “Addressing the skills gap challenge is a top ASA priority for… More ›
-
Economic activity continued to expand at a modest to moderate pace in March and early April, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”). Employment growth was modest to moderate in most districts, though many employers experienced challenges finding qualified candidates to fill positions. Labor shortages were… More ›
-
Staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals and industry suppliers doing business in Oregon are invited to attend the ASA Oregon Staffing Symposium this month. The event will deliver content focused on emerging industry trends, challenges, and opportunities for staffing companies operating in this region. Event: ASA Oregon Staffing Symposium Date: April 26, 2018, 8 a.m.–4:15… More ›
-
Conference Also to Offer Sessions on Workplace Harassment, Crossroads of Legal and Recruiting, Other Critical Law Topics Charlie Cook, one of the nation’s leading authorities on the U.S. elections, will speak at the 2018 American Staffing Association Staffing Law Conference, May 10‒11 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. During the special session “Election Forecasts… More ›
-
The ASA Texas Council invites representatives of Texas-based staffing companies and industry suppliers to attend the ASA Texas Staffing and Recruiting Conference in April. The three-day event will deliver content focused on emerging industry trends, challenges, and opportunities for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies operating in this region. Event: ASA Texas Staffing and Recruiting… More ›
-
Loading
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, March 2018 Staffing employment for the week of March 12–18 increased 0.7%, growing for the third consecutive week to a rounded value of 95—the best reading for this particular week in 10 years—according to the ASA Staffing Index. Temporary and contract staffing employment was 2.2% higher than the same week… 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.