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ASA Op-Ed: The Government May be Massively Undercounting Gig Workers

Published August 25, 2025 ■ ASA for You

Noah Yosif, chief economist for ASA, contributed an op-ed article that was published by The Hill on Friday. The newspaper and website primarily focus on U.S. politics, policy, and government, and is a top read among members of Congress and their staff in Washington, DC.

In the article, Yosif notes that “recent findings from the Federal Reserve suggest that more than seven million workers could be missing from monthly employment numbers due to the blind spots in BLS surveys, such as the Current Employment Survey, which estimates nonfarm payroll gains, and the Current Population Survey, which estimates the unemployment rate.”

He also calls for updated and more accurate data, adding: “To keep pace with the realities of today’s labor market, the federal government must modernize its measurement of work itself.”

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There’s Only One Way to THRIVE This Month

Published October 04, 2024 ■ Announcement

The industry’s most powerful learning and networking events THRIVE Live and Staffing World® 2024 take place in just three weeks in Nashville, TN.

THRIVE Live at Staffing World, Oct. 21–22, presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, features inspiring speakers, such as keynoter Shelley Paxton, a self-described corporate rebel and former Harley-Davidson executive. Paxton and others will share growth strategies that have propelled their careers and positioned them for continued success. See the exciting lineup for this wildly popular event and secure your spot today.

As THRIVE Live wraps on Oct. 22, the largest convention and expo in the staffing and recruiting industry begins. Staffing World 2024, Oct. 22–24, kicks off that afternoon and will deliver the strategies, connections, and solutions staffing companies need to fill the gaps and position their businesses for growth in the months and year ahead. Download the Staffing World Gaps Analysis Worksheet to see exactly how sessions will address the gaps staffing firms need to address. See all the details at staffingworld.net and register today.

Access Hurricane Helene Resources

Published September 30, 2024 ■ ASA for You

ASA stands with the families and communities who have been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. The community of ASA member staffing firms, supplier companies, and allies is a powerful one that has collectively helped each other in times of need. See americanstaffing.net/hurricane-relief for one-click access to the American Red Cross efforts, United Way Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, and other organizations that are providing help to hurricane victims right now.  

Welcome New ASA Member

Published December 22, 2023 ■ ASA for You

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Dec. 17.

Lowe Labor LLC dba Priority Placements Group
Johnson City, TN

The ROI Is Sky-High: Calculate the Benefits, Register for Staffing World

Published July 05, 2023 ■ Announcement

Is your company poised for maximum growth in 2024? Concerned about how a fluctuating economy might affect your bottom line? Turn all your doubts into dollars when you and your team take part in Staffing World® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. There’s no other event in the staffing and recruiting industry like Staffing World. We’re so sure that the 30+ sessions on right-now challenges, three powerful keynotes, the biggest expo in the industry, Tech Talks, networking events, and so much more are worth the investment that we’ve created a Staffing World ROI Tool Kit to prove it to you (and your boss).

Download the tool kit and make your case. The numbers don’t lie and neither do the past attendees featured in this Staffing World video.

Make sure you and your company get the information, experience, and connections you can only get from Staffing World—to ensure you are ready to take advantage of the growth opportunities you don’t even know about yet. Register today at staffingworld.net.

Your Firm’s ASA Membership Has Not Been Renewed for 2023

Published March 06, 2023 ■ Announcement

Please renew your ASA membership today so that you and your company don’t lose benefits and access to helpful resources like this Staffing Today daily newsletter, the ASA Central online community, model contracts, best practices, legal resources, and much more. Renew now and stay connected.

Questions? Contact the ASA membership team at membership@americanstaffing.net or 703-253-2020.

ASA Advocacy: Enforcement of New York City AI Law Postponed Until April 2023

Published December 12, 2022 ■ ASA Advocacy Update

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has announced it will delay enforcing the city’s artificial intelligence law (Local Law 144), which has an effective date of Jan. 1, 2023.

Details from the department’s December 2022 Update include the following: “DCWP is working on rules for Local Law 144 of 2021 (automated employment decision tools). Due to the high volume of public comments, we are planning a second public hearing. In the meantime, we will not enforce Local Law 144 until April 15, 2023.”

ASA, along with the New York Staffing Association and its lobbying firm Constantinople & Vallone Consulting, have engaged with DCWP such that any final rules take into account industry concerns. ASA will continue to work with the agency and will keep members apprised as the rulemaking process continues to unfold.

Be an Industry Champion, Invest in ASA Certification Today

Published November 18, 2022 ■ Announcement

Want to be a greater asset to your clients and talent? Want to send a strong message to your staffing firm employees that you value them and their careers? Want to differentiate yourself and your company now and into 2023? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then right now is the perfect time to invest in yourself, your team, and your staffing company.

“After more than four years of experience in the staffing industry, I wanted to take steps to advance my career, set myself apart from other staffing professionals, and prove to myself that this is the right career path for me,” says Lauren Brown, CSP, of J. Kent Staffing Inc. “The exam elevated what I already knew and has already impacted how I manage staff and handle the prescreen/interview process.” Brown earned her Certified Staffing Professional designation and shared her experience in a recent issue of Staffing Success magazine.

Learn more about how you and your staffing company can position yourselves for the best possible start in 2023 by investing in an ASA certification package. Visit americanstaffing.net/certification or reach out to an ASA certification team member at certification@americanstaffing.net.

Be Your Best Self: Get ASA-Certified This Year

Published August 08, 2022 ■ ASA for You

In just six to eight months you can earn the staffing industry’s most prestigious professional credential: ASA Certified Staffing Professional®. Here are just five reasons your peers are getting certified this year:

  1. You’ll be better equipped to attract and advocate for talent.
  2. Your staffing company will have an expert in you.
  3. Protect your staffing company from potentially costly legal missteps.
  4. You will be a more valuable partner to your clients.
  5. An ASA credential is the most prestigious in the staffing industry.

Learn more about all ASA certification programs, including the ASA Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® program, which can help differentiate your health care staffing firm in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Visit americanstaffing.net/certify today to ensure you maximize your success this year and in 2023.

ASA Certification Summer Sale Ends This Weekend

Published July 29, 2022 ■ ASA for You

Before you wrap things up at work today and head out for a well-deserved weekend, do something uniquely impactful: Invest in an ASA certification package and accelerate your success. 

Distinguish yourself—and your staffing company—in just six to eight months by becoming an ASA-certified staffing professional. Win more clients, engage more talent, and experience more success.

The ASA Certification Summer Sale ends in just two more days. Save 20% on all ASA certification packages until July 31! Use the code CERTSUMMER22 at checkout (does not apply to certification renewals or onboarding courses). Save now.

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