The Capital Area Staffing Association Salutes Millions of Temporary and Contract Workers During National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 13-19

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Capital Area Staffing Association (CASA) joins staffing companies across the country in celebrating National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 13–19, established by the American Staffing Association (ASA) to pay tribute to the millions of Americans who are employed by staffing firms every business day.

Join CASA, an ASA-affiliated chapter, as it hosts its employee of the year banquet Thursday, Sept. 16, at the St. Gregory Hotel in Washington, DC at 5pm. The event features opportunities to network with other capital area staffing professionals. Come hear ASA President and CEO Richard Wahlquist deliver the keynote address.

Businesses, according to ASA, tap staffing companies for quality talent in virtually all occupational sectors, from call center service representatives to skilled tradesmen to attorneys. ASA also reports that 79% of temporary and contract employees work full-time (35 hours or more per week), virtually the same as the rest of the work force.

"National Staffing Employee Week is a salute to the important and talented temporary and contract employees who actively contribute to the growth and maintenance of our economy," said Susan Gallagher, Chairperson of National Staffing Employee Week for CASA.

For those who are seeking their first job, re-entering the work force, or looking for something new, temporary and contract employment offers many benefits:

• Jobs: The staffing industry matches millions of people to millions of jobs every day. Some 2.7 million temporary and contract employees work through U.S. staffing firms on an average business day.
• Flexibility: Employees can choose when, where, and how they want to work. Companies can get the skills they need to keep fully staffed during busy times.
• Bridge: Temporary and contract work provides a bridge to permanent employment. People can try out a prospective employer and showcase their skills for a permanent job.
• Choice: Many people choose temporary and contract work as a preferred employment option. They can select their work schedules and choose among a variety of diverse and challenging assignments.
• Training: The staffing industry provides free training for millions of temporary and contract employees to help meet today's demand for skilled workers.

"We're proud to be involved in an industry that provides so many benefits to employees, to businesses, and to America's economy," adds Gallagher.

Capital Area Staffing Association (www.capitalareastaffingassociation.org) is the trade association for the staffing industry in our region. We serve as the voice of the industry in state efforts to communicate industry matters to association members, legislative leaders, regulators, the news media, and the general public.

Contact: Susan Gallagher, Capital Area Staffing Association, [email protected]

SOURCE Capital Area Staffing Association