Staffing World^®—ASA Annual Convention and Expo

Staffing World 2009

Staffing World 2009 will take place Oct. 21–24 in Orlando, FL. More information will be coming soon.

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Staffing World 2008

New Worlds Open at Staffing World 2008

Under the bright Southern California sun, Staffing World 2008 opened Oct. 22 in San Diego. Some 1,800 attendees found out how they could capitalize on their opportunities, improve their image, and shape their future at the ASA annual convention and expo.

In conjunction with Staffing World, ASA hosted the annual conference of Ciett, the global federation of national staffing trade associations. With staffing professionals coming from all over the U.S. and nearly 30 countries, it was the largest and most diverse event in the industry.

To kick off the week, attendees celebrated at the welcome reception in the expo hall, where some 180 exhibitors showcased products and services specifically designed for staffing firms.

At the opening ceremony, Robert Mulberger, CPC, CSP, president of NRI Staffing Resources, was inducted into the Leadership Hall of Fame. "Under Robb's leadership, the American Staffing Association became a stronger voice for the staffing industry in this country," said ASA past chairman Pat Rohe, CSP, of Custom Staffing.

Keynote speaker Frans Johansson opened the convention with an energetic and entertaining address about the importance of developing innovative ideas by establishing unexpected connections.

In Friday's keynote address, author Kjell Nordström advised staffing professionals to avoid business as usual in order to thrive in the new world of work. On Saturday, keynote speaker Mike Lipkin told listeners about the importance of developing deep bonds with their clients. And closing keynote speaker Janet Lapp explained that powerful things can happen in your firm when employees are internally motivated.

Staffing World attendees exchanged ideas and established relationships at the Knowledge Network. Attendees also took advantage of education opportunities in nearly 40 workshops.

National Staffing Employee of the Year Erin O'Connell expressed her gratitude to the industry. "My decision to work through a staffing company is one of the best choices I have made in my career," she said.

On the last day of Staffing World, four staffing firms and one affiliated chapter received the inaugural ASA Care Award. They were recognized for outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives.