Employee Engagement & Retention

The American Staffing Association announced today that senior manager for member engagement Haley Jones, CAE, has been named to Association Forum’s 40 under 40 list for 2021. Association Forum’s 40 under 40 program recognizes outstanding association and nonprofit professionals for their accomplishments, commitment to the industry, leadership skills, and continued potential. Jones has played an… 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 ›

The World Employment Confederation Outlines Policy Recommendations to Reduce Disparity Between Global Supply and Demand, Leading to Better Functioning Labor Markets 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 ›