U.S. staffing companies employed an average of two million temporary and contract workers per week in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the American Staffing Association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey—up by 65,000 workers from the third quarter. A decline in year-to-year total staffing employment narrowed to 6.1% in the fourth quarter, an improvement from a year-to-year decline of 7.5% recorded in the third quarter.
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V-Soft Consulting Acquires Logisolve
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Dips in March
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America’s Chief Financial Officers Say AI Is Coming for Administrative Jobs
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Indeed Hiring Lab: Women Have Closed the Other Workforce Gender Gap
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DoorDash, Uber Tap Workers for Gigs Beyond Delivering Food and Other Orders
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ASA State of the Industry Webinar Tomorrow—Complimentary to Members
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—First Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. 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. Plus you’ll hear an interview with YUPRO Placement chief executive officer Michelle Sims.
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.
ASA Networking Call Next Month for Professional–Managerial Staffing
Are you looking for strategies to improve sales communication, overcome client objections, and use technology to support both recruiting and business development efforts? Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “AI Meets Business Development to Solve Professional–Managerial Challenges.” It takes place Wednesday, April 29, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.
This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Erica Amendola of Randstad and Larry Marion, CSP, of AtWork Group. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.
Trump Names Chair for National Labor Relations Board
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What Employers Need to Know About Drug Testing Policies and THC Products
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Garnishments: Understanding Orders to Withhold Wages
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Recent and Anticipated Employment Law Developments for New England Employers
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Washington’s New Noncompete Ban: Deadlines, Risks, and Next Steps for Employers
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Randstad: U.S. Demand for Skilled Trades Grows Three Times Faster Than for Professional Roles
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Gartner: Acquiring, Developing AI and Digital Talent Is CFOs’ Top Near-Term Challenge
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