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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!
NFIB: Small Business Job Openings Decline
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New York Fed: Labor Market Tightness Index Ticked Down in April
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No Raise, No Promotion: One in Four White-Collar Workers Are Stalling Out
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Five Eyes Alliance Warns That China Is Targeting Personnel Via Fake Job Ads
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Last Chance: ASA Quarterly Survey Closes Today
There’s still time to participate in the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for 1Q2026. The deadline is today.
Every quarter, staffing leaders contribute their company’s data to this survey and in return they receive the most comprehensive benchmarking report in the industry—with no fees to participate.
Participation enables you to receive the latest data on temporary and contract staffing sales, payroll, and employment so you can make more informed decisions. Answer nine questions to receive the full report the moment it’s published, as well as immediate access to the archive of prior reports.
Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email the ASA research department at research@americanstaffing.net.
Mentors Needed: Apply to the ASA Mentor Match Program by June 7
Are you ready to pay it forward and support a future leader in the staffing and recruiting industry? Raise your hand to serve as a mentor in the ASA Mentor Match program. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers.
The deadline to apply—for mentors only—is June 7. The six-month cycle for mentors and mentees begins in July. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started. Questions? Email engagement@americanstaffing.net.
This Year at ASA Staffing World—Opening Keynote Speaker Oz Pearlman
Make plans to be at ASA Staffing World® 2026, where world-renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman will present the opening keynote presentation to teach you how to assess people more accurately and act on what you learn.
Pearlman, author of Read Your Mind, studies how individuals think, communicate, and signal intent. In his keynote presentation he’ll give you practical tools to strengthen the conversations that drive placements, retention, and growth. Opening keynote presentation sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos., an ASA corporate partner.
The ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 12–14 at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, CO. Discounted early rates for ASA members are in effect now through July 10. Visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.
Illinois Pauses Proposed AI Employment Rules for Agency Collaboration
The Illinois Department of Human Rights has temporarily postponed its upcoming public hearing and withdrawn proposed administrative rules regarding artificial intelligence in employment decisions. Originally scheduled for June 10, 2026, the hearing was set to address new notice and transparency requirements under Public Act 103-0804. According to state officials, the temporary pause is necessary to allow the IDHR additional time to collaborate with other state agencies and thoroughly review the framework before moving forward with the formal rulemaking process.
Public Act 103-0804 is designed to establish strict oversight for employers utilizing artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems during the hiring and employment cycles. The core tenets of the legislation demand increased corporate transparency through mandatory applicant notifications and require safeguards to ensure algorithmic tools do not inadvertently discriminate against protected classes. While the formal 45-day public comment period is effectively on hold during this interagency review, the IDHR intends to reschedule the public hearing and release updated guidelines for submitting written comments in the near future.
ASA will continue to report on developments as they unfold. Members with questions or seeking to engage in the advocacy process should contact the ASA legal team at 703-253-2020 or asa@americanstaffing.net.
EEOC Releases New National Enforcement Plan
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Colorado Federal Court Allows Employer to Seek Attorneys’ Fees Against EEOC After Deeming Long Covid Claims Frivolous
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Is Replacing Employees With AI a Lawful Reason to Terminate Workers?
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Successor Liability and Cal/OSHA Citations
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Drug Testing in Maine and Oklahoma: New Compliance Obligations for Employers
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Construction Jobs Increase in Majority of Metro Areas From April 2025 to April 2026
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Gusto Small Business Jobs Report: Small Businesses Add 83,900 Jobs in May
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