Industry Supplier Volunteer Opportunities with ASA
Employee Safety Committee
The safety committee assists with the development and promotion of best practices for employee safety for all sectors of the staffing industry (i.e., industrial, health care, professional, technical, etc.). In addition, the committee provides feedback on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration documentation as it relates to the Temporary Worker Initiative. This committee strives to put safety at the forefront of the staffing industry to promote staffing firms as the employers of choice for job candidates and with clients.
Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advocacy Group
IDEA Group Council members will support ASA in developing a strategy and mission focusing on inclusion, diversity, and equity; developing tools, resources, and programming for members; planning networking events; and potentially presenting on behalf of the industry.
Industry Marketing and Public Relations Committee
The ASA industry marketing and public relations committee advises the ASA board of directors and staff on how the association can promote the positive image of the staffing and recruiting industry as a good source of jobs and strategic workforce partner to U.S. businesses to the news media, influencers, and the public. The committee serves as a forum for the exchange of best practices, strategies, and ideas in support of ASA goals in this area and regarding challenges facing the industry.
Membership Committee
The membership committee provides insight and guidance related to the recruitment, orientation, and retention of members, and helps to ensure yearly membership goals are met. Membership committee members serve as ambassadors for the association, speaking with potential and new members as needed, and provides feedback on how the association supports the industry and their business.
Social Responsibility Committee
The ASA social responsibility committee advises the ASA board of directors and staff on strategies to help educate member companies about the benefits of social responsibility and to encourage the adoption of social responsibility programs. The committee serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas among committee members in support of the association’s social responsibility goals and strategies.
Staffing Technology Taskforce
The Staffing Technology Taskforce advises the ASA board of directors and staff on technology trends within the staffing industry. The taskforce will assist ASA in growing our technology-related resources by participating in projects such as reviewing and providing feedback on ASA technology resources, producing informational webinars, and serving as technology solutions subject matter experts for ASA publications.
Women in Leadership Council
The purpose of the ASA Women in Leadership Interest Group is to bring visibility to the value of women leaders in the global staffing industry and to provide education and support tools to companies committed to expanding and developing opportunities for female leaders in all career stages.
Women in leadership council members will share their experiences and expertise as advisers and mentors for each other and for other leaders in the industry. In addition, the council will work to provide more professional development and educational opportunities to strengthen and advance the knowledge and skills of women leaders.
ASA Mentor Match Program
Mentor Match, a benefit for members of the American Staffing Association, is an online tool that connects mentors and mentees to share experiences and provide guidance to industry peers for career development.
Mentor Match allows you to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, enhance leadership skills, and gain insight from staffing peers. The program is about growing professionally and networking with fellow ASA members. In order to maintain the integrity and spirit of the Mentor Match program, it should not be used for job search assistance or for business consulting insights.
How Mentor Match Works
The Mentor Match program will run in two 6-month cycles per year (January-June and July-December). Getting started with Mentor Match as a mentor or mentee takes just a few minutes of your time by following three easy steps:
- Step 1—Enroll online as a mentor or mentee. During the enrollment process, select the areas in which you are comfortable mentoring, or those in which you would like to be mentored. If you are not enrolled by the enrollment deadline, ASA will not be able to connect you with a mentor or a mentee.
- Step 2—Once enrolled, ASA will match you with your mentor or mentee based on topics of expertise. ASA will conduct an orientation call with all program participants to explain program guidelines and next steps.
- Step 3—Your mentoring relationship is slated to last 6 months. ASA will be checking in with program participants throughout the mentoring cycle for feedback and suggestions.