Member Resources

Become A Member

As a member of MSA, clients and candidates know that your standards are set to the highest levels. MSA is the premier trade association representing the interests of staffing and recruiting firms in Massachusetts and is one of the strongest and most active ASA state chapters. Our by-laws and code of ethics result in a membership roster of the elite in the industry. Through MSA, member companies raise the bar for staffing and recruiting firms and maintain the highest possible ethical standards.

Membership in MSA affords the opportunity to make a difference in your company’s future, your staff’s effectiveness, and your industry’s well being.

The Massachusetts Staffing Association’s mission is to promote and protect the interests of the Massachusetts staffing industry, its clients and its workers, across all sectors, through the promotion of high standards of legal, ethical and professional practices; education; and legislative advocacy.

Membership Year: Sept. 1-Aug. 31

To be eligible for active membership in the Massachusetts Staffing Association, a firm must be operating on a for-profit basis as a separately identifiable entity that provides contract, contract to hire, or direct hire staffing services to third parties. Complete all pages of this application and return with your dues payment.
Name of Company*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Fax*
Contact Name*
Contact Title*
Email*
Company Website*
How did you hear about MSA?*
In what year was the business established?*
Number of branches in Massachusetts?*
List branch locations
ASA Member?*
- Yes
- No
Business is*
- Local Company
- National Company
If national, where is the corporate office*
Type of Business*
Ownership of Business*
Please select the committees you are willing to serve on:*
- Membership (assists with membership recruitment and services)
- Legislative (advises the membership of any pending legislation that would affect the industry) Programming (arranges program topics, speakers and events for members)
- Public Relations/Marketing (assists in press releases, marketing brochures)
Industry/ Function Specialty

Our staff will reach out to you upon receipt of your application to review the industries, specialties, and geography that your agency services.

Calculation of Massachusetts Staffing Association Dues

MSA dues are based on total number of in-house full-time employees in Massachusetts. To determine your dues for this year, find the category below that represents your total number of in-house full-time employees and pay the appropriate amount. This membership is effective thru Aug. 31.

Membership in MSA requires that your company abide by the Code of Ethics and meet the registration requirements of doing business in Massachusetts.
Number of Full-Time Employees in MA / Annual Dues
Date
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Signature*
By signing, you signify that you agree to adhere to the Code of Ethics & Good Practices available at www.msastaffing.org. Our company has a current registration with the DLS.

What are the Benefits?

Legislative Advocacy

Operating a staffing and recruiting firm in the Commonwealth can be fraught with costly legislative and regulatory compliance roadblocks to business growth. MSA, in conjunction with ASA and top lobbyists, has a successful history pressing for bills and regulations that protect the industry while monitoring potentially harmful activity.
GAIN A VOICE in shaping regulations and legislation that impact your business and be informed on critical issues that affect regulatory compliance and legal risk.

Industry Public Relations

While staffing contributes significantly to the Massachusetts economy, constant vigilance is required to maintain a positive reputation. MSA promotes the industry through strategic PR programs and networking.
BENEFIT from increased visibility and a strengthened public opinion of the staffing industry.

Best Shared Practices

MSA hosts regular collaborative member events to bring staffing professionals together to share best practices and build partnerships.
INCREASE YOUR TEAM’S EFFECTIVENESS by sharing ideas and implementing best practices from those with shared experiences.

World-Class Education and Skill Development

MSA provides outstanding staffing-specific training resources to build its members’ sales, recruiting and operations teams’ skills, increasing effectiveness and retention.
BETTER POSITION your staffing business for accelerated growth and drive greater profitability through improved sales, recruiting and operational practices.

Code of Ethics

MSA establishes standards of ethical conduct that signify to prospects that MSA member firms adhere to the highest standards in the staffing industry.
REACH MORE PROSPECTS through a demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices.

Strategic Industry Partners

Our strong relationships with staffing industry partners provide our members access to their expertise.
BENEFIT from our expert partners’ tools and resources.

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