September 07, 2007
The BOSS Group Recipient of 2007 ASA Staffing VOICE Award
The BOSS Group, a leading niche staffing firm servicing creative and communications professionals seeking interim and permanent job placement, was recognized by the American Staffing Association (ASA) (www.americanstaffing.net) as a winner in the 2007 ASA Staffing Voice Awards. The awards celebrate the vision, originality, innovation, creativity, and effectiveness of staffing firms’ advertising campaigns and other communications efforts.
The entries were judged by communications specialists on the basis of general appeal and overall quality; content and message; originality of approach; and statement of target audience, objectives, and results.
The BOSS Group received the award in the category of Public Service for their
Creative Connects® program, a free resource and community-building networking event for creative professionals. Hosted in six markets each month—Washington DC; Richmond, VA.; Baltimore, Md.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Dallas, Texas; and Northern New Jersey (Metropolitan NYC)—Creative Connects supports the brand attributes of The BOSS Group by facilitating community within the creative industry, by building loyal relationships with talent partners, and by serving as an advocate for the freelance/contingent work style.
Creative Connects (www.creativeconnects.com) began in early 2006 and offers monthly networking events; an on-line resource center with articles and links to tools and free downloads relating to freelancing and creative careers; job listings; an events calendar; and a blog hosted by a notable creative professional, providing insight on freelancing and opportunity for online community building. Since its inception, the monthly networking events have grown, developing a core following averaging 30-40 attendees each month in all markets.
About The BOSS Group: The BOSS Group (www.thebossgroup.com) is a leading niche provider of on-demand creative, marketing, communications, advertising, web and proposal professionals. The BOSS Group offers attractive freelance and permanent career opportunities for highly qualified professionals. The company is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise headquartered in Bethesda, MD, with branch locations in greater Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, PA,; Northern New Jersey; Richmond, VA.; Baltimore, MD.; and Dallas, TX. For further information, contact: The BOSS Group, 8120 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 400, Bethesda, MD. 301-656-7744.
About ASA: The American Staffing Association (www.americanstaffing.net) promotes legal, ethical, and professional practices for the staffing industry. The voice of the U.S. staffing industry, ASA and its affiliated chapters promote the interests of the industry through legal and legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the establishment of high standards of ethical conduct.
ASA has been promoting flexible employment opportunities since its founding in 1966. ASA members provide a wide range of employment-related services and solutions, including temporary and contract staffing, recruiting and permanent placement, outplacement and outsourcing, training, and human resource consulting.
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The BOSS Group
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