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There’s Still Time to Apply for the ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program

Are you—or do you know—a woman committed to a career in staffing? The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship program, launched in 2020 by the ASA women in leadership interest group, recognizes rising stars in the industry with scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, this year), as well as THRIVE Live (Oct. 5–6 in Orlando).

The scholarship program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry. Visit americanstaffing.net to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application. Applications are due June 6.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

Plan for These ASA Webinars This Month—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand industry trends, improve your organizational culture, and more.

June 9—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | June 2025
In this 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.

June 10—”Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part Two: Failing and Risk Taking
In the second session of the four-part “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” webinar series, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, learn how taking risks can help you grow in your career and how failing forward can help you develop leadership skills. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, AdaMarie, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

June 17—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Second 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 your firm outpace your competition. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

June 24—”The DEI Evolution: From Evangelists to Engineers
Raising awareness of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is crucial for fostering an inclusive culture, but employers can do more. In this session presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, find out how to assess your organization’s strengths and integrate DEI into your organizational structure. The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Notice to ASA Members of Association Bylaws Changes

Per the bylaws of the American Staffing Association, this is to notify ASA members that the ASA board of directors, at its regularly scheduled meeting held in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2025, duly adopted certain changes to the association’s bylaws, which were last updated in 2012. The changes were designed to update the verbiage to conform with the current ASA mission, correct minor inaccuracies, and improve internal administration. The primary changes pertain to the board’s composition—namely, to allow the board to fill a limited number of seats with individuals not affiliated with a member company who the board determines will bring exceptional value to the board based on their background, qualifications, and prior experience on the board; and to substitute “large enterprises” (as defined by the board) for “national firms” in the current bylaws provision providing that no more than one-half the board shall be made of national firms. The board determined that “large enterprise” should be defined as $500 million in annual U.S. revenue. Members may review the full set of the bylaws, showing all changes, at americanstaffing.net.

Deadline Extended—Be a Staffing Industry Mentor

ASA provides a resource designed for staffing industry professionals interested in being part of valuable mentoring relationships—and if you’re interested in improving professionalism within the industry by serving as a mentor to your colleagues, the deadline for mentor applications has been extended.

The ASA Mentor Match program allows members on both sides of the mentoring relationship to make valuable industry connections and gain insight from staffing peers. The program is meant to help staffing professionals grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members. Participants are paired based on areas of expertise for a six-month period.

Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in July are due Monday, June 9. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor.

Come to THRIVE Live to Hear From Inspiring Women Speakers

Join a community of leading women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

Inspiring and insightful presenters from business and the staffing industry will share lessons they’ve learned and growth strategies they’ve employed to propel their careers and position them for continued success, including

  • Angie Bastian (co-founder, Angie’s Boomchickapop), Opening Keynote Presentation—Women’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship
  • Michelle Poler (social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist), Keynote Presentation—Fear Less; Do More
  • Lisa Bragg (author), Activation Session—From Hidden to Heard: Courage, Self-Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

See How Your Compensation Plans Compare With Industry Peers

Find out how your payroll and benefits programs compare with industry peers—the ASA Staffing Compensation and Benefits Survey provides the only comprehensive view of corporate employee salaries and benefits in the staffing industry.

Report data are based on peer input from more than 50 staffing companies and provide compensation benchmarks for 27 positions specific to the staffing industry, in addition to general benchmarks about benefits offerings. The reports are based on data for fiscal year 2023 collected in 2024.

Visit americanstaffing.net for more information and to order your report—ASA members get a discount.

U.S. Supreme Court Backs DHS Ending Parole Protections for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Immigrants

On May 30, for the second time in two weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has ordered that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security can proceed with termination of a humanitarian program, this time for parolees from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (“CHNV parolees”). Eleven days earlier, the court allowed the termination of the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Venezuelan immigrants who applied in 2023. The termination of both programs will continue to be litigated in lower courts. The two Supreme Court orders merely state that the workers will not be protected while the litigation proceeds, meaning that DHS could go ahead with removal proceedings.

The number of CHNV parolees is estimated to be 532,000 workers. TPS Venezuela is estimated at 350,000 workers. Employers want to make sure that they do not continue to employ unauthorized workers; however, they must wait for DHS to advise what it intends to do with each program now that the Supreme Court has given permission to proceed.

Venezuelan workers with employment authorization documents (EADs) expiring April 2 received an automatic extension through April 2, 2026, and therefore may continue to work. Employers should monitor the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website for changes.

DHS has yet to provide guidance regarding CHNV parolees. Individual parolees may be notified, through the myUSCIS account that they used to apply for parole, that their EADs will be revoked in 15 days. Employers that participate in E-Verify, the federal government’s employment eligibility verification system, will be notified through account alerts of affected employees. Employers that use a web services provider for electronic Forms I-9 verification might be notified only by the supplier and must check with the supplier for updates.

Participate in the ASA Mentor Match Program—There’s Still Time to Apply

Are you looking to support your colleagues and help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll 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 goal of the program is to help members grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Mentors are matched with a mentee based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications are due tomorrow for the six-month cycle that begins in July. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

Welcome New ASA Members

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending May 25.

Cohesive Staffing Solutions
Shawnee, OK
Matlock Group LLC
Baltimore, MD

New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: Immigration Enforcement on the Rise

How has the increase in immigration enforcement and new compliance challenges under the second Trump administration affecting the way staffing firms conduct their business?

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the ASA legal team or industry legal expert and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, ASA general counsel Brittany Sakata reviews some compliance strategies to consider in the current environment. In addition, ASA recently hosted a webinar on this topic, presented by legal experts Dawn Lurie and Helen Konrad. ASA members can access the recording of the ASA webinar “Are You Ready for ICE? What Every Staffing Firm Needs to Know in 2025″ for free.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central.