American Staffing Association: Newsroom - News Releases http://americanstaffing.net/newsroom/releases.cfm Sept. 23, 2014: Staffing employment for the week of Sept. 8–14 increased to 102.84—the highest index value this year for the ASA Staffing Index. Tues, 23 September 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/staffing_index.cfm.cfm ASA announced that mechanical designer Thomas Sutton was named the 2015 National Staffing Employee of the Year. This announcement marks the beginning of National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 15–21. Mon, 15 September 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/2015_National_Staffing_Employee_Year.cfm U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 3.15 million temporary and contract workers per week in the second quarter of 2014, up 5.6% from the same period in 2013. Thur, 11 September 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/2014_second_quarter_staffing_employment_sales_survey.cfm Seasonally adjusted temporary help employment was up 0.5% over July 2014 and 8.0% over August 2013, according to the monthly employment situation report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fri, 05 September 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/sept_05_14.cfm Aug. 26, 2014: Staffing employment for the week of Aug. 11–17 rose to 100.32—a new record at the 33-week mark, according to the latest ASA Staffing Index results. Mon, 26 August 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/aug_26_14.cfm Aug. 25, 2014: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released a new educational resource that focuses on staffing firm and client responsibilities for protecting temporary workers. Mon, 25 August 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/aug_25_14.cfm Aug. 12, 2014: ASA announced the 2014 ASA Care Awards winners for outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives. The winners will be formally honored Oct. 13 at Staffing World 2014. Tues, 12 August 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/care_awards_corporate_social_responsibility.cfm "Over the year, employment in professional and business services [which includes staffing] has expanded by 648,000," said BLS commissioner Erica L. Groshen, commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fri, 1 August 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/aug_01_14.cfm July 24, 2014: The American Staffing Association unveiled the results of the 2014 ASA Staffing Employee Survey, which revealed that 99 percent of temporary and contract employees who want permanent positions achieve this career objective. Thur, 24 July 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/july_24_14.cfm July 22, 2014: Staffing employment for the week of July 7-13 rose to 97.25, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Temporary and contract staffing employment increased 3.73% from the prior week. Tues, 22 July 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/july_22_14.cfm July 15, 2014: The board of directors of the American Staffing Association appointed Peter Quigley as a member of the board. Quigley is senior vice president and general counsel of Kelly Services Inc. Thur, 15 July 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/july_15_14.cfm July 3, 2014: "Employment in temporary help services continued to trend up (+10,000) and has grown by 216,000 over the past year,” according to Erica L. Groshen, commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Thur, 3 July 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/july_03_14.cfm June 24, 2014: Staffing employment for the week of June 9–15 was up 4.59% compared with the same week last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index, which rose to 97.72. Tues, 24 June 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/june_24_14.cfm "Employment in temporary help services continued to trend up (+14,000) and has grown by 224,000 over the past year," according to Erica L. Groshen, commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fri, 6 June 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/june_06_14.cfm ASA Quarterly Survey, Best Q1 in Eight Years Thu, 29 May 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/may_29_14.cfm May 28, 2014: Staffing employment for the week of May 12-18 was up 3.40% compared with the same week last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index, which rose to 97. Wed, 28 May 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/may_28_14.cfm May 21, 2014: The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the American Staffing Association signed an agreement to help protect the health and safety of temporary workers. Wed, 21 May 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/may_21_14.cfm "Job growth continued in temporary helps services, which was up by 24,000" in April, according to Erica L. Groshen, commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fri, 2 May 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/may_02_14.cfm Learn the top 10 ways to make the most of your ASA membership during the ASAPro webinar "Maximize Your ASA Membership," Wednesday, May 7, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/may7.cfm Do you have questions about direct hire and permanent placement? Get answers during a networking discussion with your industry peers—attend the "Search and Placement Section Town Hall Forum," Wednesday, April 30, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Wed, 23 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/apr30.cfm Staffing employment for the week of April 7-13 was up 3.32% compared with the same week last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index, which rose to 96. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/april_22_14.cfm This webinar takes place Tuesday, April 29, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/apr29.cfm Do you have questions about staffing for the engineering sector? Don't miss tomorrow's "Technical, IT, and Scientific Section Town Hall Forum," 12:30–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/apr23_technical.cfm Do you have questions about staffing for the accounting and finance sector? Don't miss tomorrow's "Professional Section Town Hall Forum," 12 noon–1 p.m. Eastern time. Mon, 21 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/apr22_professional.cfm Seasonally adjusted employment data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that temporary help services employment added 28,500 new jobs in March. Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/april_04_14.cfm The American Staffing Association today announced the introduction of the ASA Affordable Care Act Communications Kit, a new resource that contains materials to help staffing firms address ACA compliance with clients. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/april_03_14.cfm Staffing professionals who are interested in submitting an ASA award entry and learning more about ASA awards programs should attend this ASAPro webinar on April 1. Fri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/apr1.cfm After April 1, registration rates go up. Don’t miss the opportunity to register for this valuable event at the best rate available. Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/events/lawconference14/index.cfm Staffing employment for the week of March 10–16 was up 3.11% compared with the same week last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index, which rose to 94. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/statistics/staffing_index.cfm Find out more about ASA Central, including how to update your personal profile and start networking with your peers, during the ASAPro webinar. Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/asacentralwebinar/ The 2014 ASA Staffing Law Conference is May 21–22 in Washington, DC. It's the only program dedicated to the legal issues affecting the staffing and recruiting business. If you register by next Tuesday, April 1, you can save $100 per person. Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/events/lawconference14/ Are you evaluating agreements with your clients appropriately? Attorney Mike Rode will teach you how to properly negotiate recruiting agreements with clients during the ASAPro webinar. Thu, 20 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/apr15.cfm Seasonally adjusted employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that temporary help services added 24,400 new jobs in February. Fri, 07 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/march_07_14.cfm Staffing companies in the U.S. employed an average of 3.0 million temporary and contract workers per week in 2013, up 4.0% from 2012, according to data released by ASA. Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/march_06_14.cfm Find out who will be at the ASA Staffing Law Conference, May 21-22 in Washington, DC. Register today! Wed, 05 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/events/lawconference14/ Don't miss tomorrow's ASAPro webinar "Legal Implications of Data Security Breaches—What Staffing Firms Should Know," 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/mar6.cfm Don't miss the ASAPro webinar "Gain a Competitive Advantage With ASA Certification." It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/education/ASAPro/2014/mar5.cfm Whether your firm spearheaded a successful environmental campaign or helped organize a scholarship fund designed for students in need, get a head start on submitting an entry to the 2014 ASA Care Awards. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST http://asacentral.americanstaffing.net/ASACareAward Staffing employment is up 1.74% compared with the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/feb_25_14.cfm In a video message, ASA president and CEO Richard Wahlquist urges staffing firms to continue promoting the ASA Staffing Employee Survey. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/statistics/2014survey/ The government has issued final regulations on the employer "pay or play" requirements under the Affordable Care Act. Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://asacentral.americanstaffing.net/resourcecenter/LegalAnalysis Seasonally adjusted employment data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that temporary help employment added 8,100 new jobs in January. Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/feb_07_14.cfm The ASA Staffing Employee Survey, a study that will provide an up-to-date profile of U.S. temporary and contract employees, is now open. The deadline for employees to participate is Feb. 28. Download free promotional materials today by clicking the link. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/statistics/2014survey/ The American Staffing Association has pledged to promote the White House’s best practices and voluntary action to help long-term unemployed Americans find jobs. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/feb_04_14.cfm The American Staffing Association has pledged to promote the White House's best practices and voluntary action to help unemployed Americans find jobs. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 09:00:00 EST http://www.americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/feb_04_14.cfm Staffing employment is up 0.92% compared with the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/jan_22_14.cfm The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that temporary help employment added 40,400 new jobs in December (up 1.5% from November). Fri, 10 Jan 2014 09:00:00 EST http://americanstaffing.net/newsroom/newsreleases/jan_10_14.cfm