Profile: California Staffing Professionals-OC Chapter

California Staffing Professionals History

Historically, people of various professions have banded together in common purpose, and so it was with the private personnel services industry in California. The California Association of Personnel Consultants was initially formed in 1937 as the Southern California Employment Agencies Association and incorporated as a non-profit corporation on February 18, 1947. In 1955, a statewide organization was formally identified and was named the California Employment Agencies Association (CEAA). In 1970, this title was shortened to the California Employment Association (CEA) and was subsequently changed in May 1980 to California Association of Personnel Consultants. In June, 2000, CAPC merged with the California Association of Temporary Staffing Services (CATSS) to form California Staffing Professionals (CSP), in order to better serve the staffing industry in California.

CSP was the first personnel placement organization to develop a certification program in 1959. In 1962, CSP coordinated with the National Association of Personnel Consultants (NAPC) to develop a national competency exam and establish the recognized national professional designation for our industry – CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant). CSP currently offers training and an exam which focuses on legal compliance in industry practices resulting in CAC accreditation.

CSP chapters have developed extensive training programs for the new and/or incoming consultant – "Staffing 101" – in both northern and southern California.

CSP successfully influenced the passage of several state assembly bills that deregulated employer-paid agencies to the less restrictive control of local statutes, eliminating the Bureau of Employment Agencies. It fought oppressive I-9 requirements. It confronted the Legislature, protesting unfair competition by a publicly funded entity.

CSP has provided means for members to differentiate themselves from those who have been exposed by the media for violations of Equal Employment Opportunity and others who have caused negative experiences for some employers and candidates.

Over the years, CSP has been a generous contributor to charities and civic concerns. CSP continues to evolve in response to the growing needs of the public, to industry dynamics, and the needs of staffing industry professionals.

To further accomplish the goal of increased professionalism and to facilitate cooperation between member firms, CSP has adopted rigid standards of ethical practice that all members have agreed to follow. These standards ensure that CSP members conduct their businesses in a legal, ethical and self-regulated manner that honestly serves the dual consumers of private placement services. Should disputes arise, CSP has Ethics and Arbitration Committees to resolve the issues without unnecessary and costly litigation. CSP members are dedicated to helping all people, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age or handicaps, in their search for gainful, satisfying employment.

Mission Statement

The California Staffing Professionals (CSP) is a non-profit membership organization which provides products and services to its members within the staffing services industry

Objectives

Education: To provide ongoing and current education and accreditation to meet the continuing needs of the CSP membership

Ethics: To promote and maintain high standards of services and business integrity through the dissemination, application and enforcement of the CSP Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Responsibility

Legislative Advocacy: To represent the Staffing Industry by exerting collective influence in matters of mutual concern and by advocating beneficial legislation

Public Relations: To raise the visibility of CSP to employer clients and the public as a reliable source of information and thereby increase their understanding of the role of the staffing professional

Structure

In accordance with democratic principles, the membership is always the final authority in all decisions of the association. Major policy decisions are made by mailed ballots or at a meeting scheduled as part of the annual state convention. The membership also elects officers and a board of directors representing local chapters to act on behalf of the association. The CSP Board of Directors meets quarterly and is empowered to transact CSP business in accordance with the CSP Bylaws and Standing Rules of Order. The Board of Directors carries out its responsibilities through standing and special committees.

Programs

The programs of the state association are intended for implementation by the individual member at the local level. For this reason, CSP is geographically divided into local chapters. Each chapter is represented at the state level by their elected directors to the CSP Board of Directors. Chapters also have their own officers, board of directors, and local committees in accordance to the association's by-laws. Chapter meetings, programs and community-related activities are critical to the achievement of CSP's stated objectives. It is here that members, while they may be competitors in the marketplace, meet to exchange ideas, share common interests and work to promote industry goals.

Commitment

CSP is committed to furthering the interests of the staffing services industry, not only in California, but throughout the nation. To this end, CSP and ASA (American Staffing Association) reciprocate communications and join forces on projects.

Education

To provide ongoing and current education and accreditation to meet the continuing needs of CSP membership.

 

Ethics

To promote and maintain high standards of services and business integrity through the dissemination, application, and enforcement of the CSP Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Responsibility.

 

Legislative Advocacy

To represent the Staffing Industry by exerting collective influence in matters of mutual concern and by advocating beneficial legislation.

 

Public Relations

To raise the visibility of CSP to employer clients and the public as a reliable source of information and thereby increase their understanding of the role of the Staffing Professional