The audience I am speaking to today are executives and managers that question the value of being involved in industry associations. There are times when I would have been a member of that audience through my years as a staffing executive. However, associations have not only done a better job of providing measurable value to staffing organizations they also play a critical role in protecting our industry from potentially devastating regulatory changes the most recent of which was the Nuefield Memo released in January of 2010. Understanding the importance of addressing short term needs, associations have added services that provide more immediate value to their members. In the case of TechServe Alliance they have three distinct value propositions that speak to address more immediate operational issues. Including: Networking & Educational Opportunities Unparalleled Access to Industry Best Practices Business Tools that Reduce Costs & Extend Market Reach Tapping into the Extraordinary Efficiencies of Scale Insurance & Financial Services Tailored to the Specific Needs of the Industry, Cost-Conscious Products from a Trusted Source Staffing companies can also benefit from industry benchmarking information that allows them to compare their performance to the industry as a whole. Benchmarking is critical in determining your company’s … Read More
