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The New ASA Marketplace Is Now Live

Published November 26, 2025 ■ Announcement

ASA has launched a new ASA Marketplace platform, which replaces the former website and offers a smarter, more powerful way to connect with the community of staffing solution providers.

This new platform is designed to serve as a centralized resource for industry suppliers to showcase their solutions, thought leadership, and products to the ASA community. You’ll be able to

  • Search for solutions using the newly refreshed and expanded provider categories
  • Keep track of your current and potential providers by saving listings to your profile
  • Access articles, issue papers, and industry reports from industry suppliers
  • Share your experience with your solutions providers by reviewing companies
  • Get ASA member discounts on provider solutions

Log in at asamarketplace.americanstaffing.net to get started.

Staffing Today Returns Dec. 1

Published November 26, 2025 ■ ASA for You

In observance of Thanksgiving, ASA headquarters will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Staffing Today will return Monday, Dec. 1.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

Published November 26, 2025 ■ ASA for You

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.

ASA Staffing Index: Staffing Employment Increases in November

Published November 25, 2025 ■ Announcement

Staffing employment increased during the week of Nov. 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index growing by 1.1% to a rounded value of 93. Staffing jobs were 4.7% higher compared with the same period last year, up slightly from 3.3% recorded the previous week. New starts also increased in the 46th week of the year, up by 9.4% from the prior week.

“With 10 straight weeks of year-to-year growth in the weekly Staffing Index, we may be seeing more than just seasonal tailwinds,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “From lower borrowing costs to favorable tax standards, employers have plenty of reason to be optimistic about 2026 and are cautiously testing the waters of the labor market by adding temporary employees. Though grossly delayed, the long-anticipated recovery in staffing employment may not have been denied in 2025 after all.”

This week will be used in the November monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dec. 16—later than originally planned due to the federal government shutdown.

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Share Your Expertise at Staffing World or Present an ASA Webinar

Published November 25, 2025 ■ ASA for You

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community? Submit your proposal today for your chance to present an ASA webinar or speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo.

Staffing World 2026 takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver, CO, and slots are available for breakout sessions (interactive presentations between 60 and 75 minutes long—proposals are due Jan. 31) or Demo Stage talks (10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions—proposals are due May 31).

ASA webinars (60-minute virtual programs on topics important to the industry) are generally held Tuesdays and Thursdays—proposals are accepted throughout the year.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

Save 25% on ASA Learning and Development Products Through the End of This Year

Published November 24, 2025 ■ Announcement

Invest in your team’s development and performance and save 25% during the ASA learning and development sale—now through Dec. 31. Earn the Certified Staffing Professional® credential, begin an Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing program, or give new hires a strong start with onboarding courses (discounts do not apply to certification renewals).

Go to the ASA store and use the discount code WINTERCERT25 at checkout.

Plan for These ASA Webinars Next Month—Complimentary to Members

Published November 24, 2025 ■ ASA for You

As the year winds down, there are still complimentary educational opportunities ahead from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you position your firm for growth, understand laws about technology use, and more.

Dec. 2—”California AI Developments for 2026–Compliance Plan for Staffing Firms“
As California enacts regulations that address the use of automated decision-making technology, risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits, attorneys Ben Ebbink and Chelsea Viola of Fisher Phillips look at how the state’s new requirements will affect staffing industry operations.

Dec. 16—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Fourth Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals“
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner for more than a decade, bring industry leaders the most important trends, research, and legislative updates to help their firm outpace your competition. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

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.

Deadline Today to Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey

Published November 21, 2025 ■ ASA for You

The deadline to participate in the association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2025 is today.

Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size.

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

ASA Webinar Today on Managing Multiple Ages in the Workplace—Complimentary to Members

Published November 20, 2025 ■ ASA for You

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Inclusive Strategies for Managing Generational Diversity in Staffing.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys Jason B. Klimpl and Andrew W. Singer of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will discuss how management practices that embrace all age groups in the workforce can reduce legal risks, foster collaboration, and drive profitability for your firm. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP.

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.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

Published November 20, 2025 ■ ASA for You

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.

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