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Industrial Hiring Benchmarks Your Staffing Clients Don’t Have Yet
We analyzed 1.2 million applications and surveyed more than 80 industrial hiring leaders. The result is the most detailed benchmark report to date on manufacturing and skilled trades hiring. 97 out of 100 qualified candidates are already employed—here’s how the top teams are reaching them.
- There’s a specific day in your hiring process when 75% of candidates are already gone
- One skilled trade has a 3.8:1 retirement ratio—and it may be your clients’ most-posted role
- 88% of hiring leaders share the same No. 1 challenge, and most are solving the wrong part of it
Become a Business Owner With the No. 1 Staffing Franchise
As an experienced staffing professional, you have the grit, expertise, and people skills to own a staffing business. And with Express Employment Professionals’ exclusive program for industry professionals, you’ll have the financing to help make business ownership a reality. You bring the skill. We’ll bring the capital. Get started today!
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Activity Rose Slightly in February
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U.S. Producer Prices Increase More Than Expected in January
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Fintech Company Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs
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Plan for These ASA Webinars Next Month—Complimentary to Members
The next few weeks will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand industry trends, improve your business’s reputation, and more.
March 3—”The Staffing Productivity Report: Benchmarks to Optimize Recruiter Performance in the Age of AI“
Learn about the Staffing Productivity Report, developed jointly by ASA and ASA corporate partner Prodoscore to summarize productivity trends among company recruiters. Sponsored by Prodoscore.
March 5—”Leadership Mistakes That Undermine Growth“
Get tips from Annette Wehrli of Effectivity Consulting on identifying common leadership mistakes and determining how to manage your leadership approach.
March 9—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | March 2026“
In the next installment of this new monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.
March 10—”Learning From Leaders: Mentorship Stories That Made a Difference“
Find out why mentorship is a critical tool for effective leadership—at every stage— and hear stories that will help you learn how to recognize organic mentorship opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and create a culture where mentorship thrives. Presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group.
March 31—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—First Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals“
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2026 to share current trends, research insights, and updates on legislative issues affecting the industry right now.
All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.
Gather With Your Industry Colleagues at the 2026 World Employment Conference
Staffing industry executives from around the world will converge in Toronto May 12–13 for the World Employment Conference 2026, presented by the World Employment Confederation and the Association of Canadian Search, Employment, and Staffing Services.
The event gives members, partners, and stakeholders of the World Employment Confederation the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurs to staffing industry experts, network with staffing industry leaders and rising stars, explore innovative and revolutionary workforce solutions, and more. To get details and register, visit wec2026.acsess.org.
Welcome New ASA Member
The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Feb. 22.
Key Personnel Inc.
Holland, MI
Walmart to Pay $100 Million to Settle FTC Allegations Over Deceptive Practices for Delivery Drivers
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NLRB Issues Final Joint Employer Rule Returning to 2020 Standard
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DOL Proposes Rule Clarifying Employee, Independent Contractor Status Under Federal Wage and Hour Laws
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EEOC Chair Issues Reminder Letter to the Fortune 500 Regarding Title VII Compliance Related to DEI Initiatives
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EEOC Decision Permits Federal Agencies to Designate Single-Sex Spaces in Federal Workplaces
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Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to Require Handling ID Discrepancy Notifications
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BLS: Business Employment Dynamics—Second Quarter 2025
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ManpowerGroup: Global Talent Shortage Reaches Turning Point as AI Skills Claim Top Spot
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