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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.

Today at 12 Noon: ASA Interactive Masterclass on Leadership That Works

You can still join the “ASA Interactive Masterclass Series: Leadership That Works With Seth Stein.” The weekly series started late last month, but if you register now you can begin participating today, 12 noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern time and access past recordings. This series is designed to help senior staffing leaders strengthen clarity, focus, and execution while navigating increasingly complex and fast-moving organizations. The four remaining live online classes take place on May 28, June 11, June 25, and July 9, all beginning at 12 noon Eastern time. Questions? Contact Monica Graziosi at mgraziosi@americanstaffing.net.

ASA Scholarship Opportunity for Women Leaders

Are you a woman committed to a career in staffing? The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship, launched in 2020 by the ASA women in leadership interest group, recognizes rising stars in the industry with free registration to THRIVE Live and Staffing World® in Denver. THRIVE Live takes place Oct. 11–12 this year and Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, takes place Oct. 12–14.

For insights into the application process and tips on how to make your application stand out, attend the ASA networking call “Ask a 2025 Women in Leadership Scholarship Winner.” It takes place Thursday, April 30, 12 noon–1 p.m. Eastern time.

Visit americanstaffing.net to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application. Applications are due May 31.

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.

Get Your Complimentary Staffing Benchmarks and Projections

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2026 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 27 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

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 research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Recognizing the Volunteers Who Power ASA During National Volunteer Week

This week, April 19–25, marks National Volunteer Week, and the American Staffing Association is proud to celebrate the nearly 300 volunteers who serve the association across more than 15 committees, councils, and taskforces. Together, they help shape dozens of ASA programs and initiatives throughout the year.

ASA is grateful for their commitment not only to the association, but also to strengthening the staffing industry as a whole.

This week, ASA will be highlighting volunteers on LinkedIn, including with a fun “Pass the Phone” challenge featuring members of this incredible community. Join the association in recognizing your peers by tagging an ASA volunteer who has inspired you and sharing a quick note using the hashtag #ASAVolunteer2026.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

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.

Register Now for ASA THRIVE Virtual—Propel Your Career Forward

Connections that propel careers forward are at the heart of ASA THRIVE Virtual 2026—a focused, high-impact event designed for women in the staffing industry, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, strengthen your voice, and advance your career, this event is for you.

At this half-day online event—happening next Thursday, April 23, 12 noon–5 p.m. Eastern time—you’ll experience

  • Opening keynote speaker Jenny Wood, a former Google executive and best-selling author
  • A panel discussion on generational perspectives about adoption of technology and artificial intelligence
  • Concurrent breakout sessions on content and networking for executives—or for emerging leaders

The THRIVE Virtual agenda is designed to pack practical leadership insights, forward-focused strategies, and meaningful peer connections into a single, concentrated afternoon. 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.

ASA Networking Call Tomorrow for Health Care Staffing Professionals

Are you leading a health care staffing firm and trying to figure out how to adjust your sales approach, communicate your value, and rebuild trust while facing the challenges of regulatory pressure, managed service provider and vendor management system constraints, and shifting client expectations?

Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “Health Care Staffing at a Crossroads: Rebuilding Trust, Value, and Sustainability.” It takes place tomorrow, April 16, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Ziba Alizadeh, CSP, and by Stefanie Murphy of National Recruiting Consultants. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

ASA Networking Call Tomorrow for Engineering, IT, and Scientific Staffing Professionals

Are you trying to figure out how to achieve organic growth with existing clients; identify new and emerging markets; and invest in internal teams as the engineering, information technology, and scientific staffing market continues to evolve? Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “Insights Exchange: Real Strategies for Growth in Engineering, IT, and Scientific Staffing.” It takes place tomorrow, April 15, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call, focused on sharpening processes to stay competitive even when conditions feel unpredictable, will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Adam Butterfield, CSP, of SEEK Careers/Staffing Inc. and Scott Dalton of Connect Life Sciences. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

ASA Demo Day This Week—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the next ASA Demo Day. It takes place this Thursday, April 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. This is a chance to hear from a select group of top technology solution providers in the staffing and recruiting industry, who will give live, virtual demonstrations and present innovative solutions designed specifically for staffing and recruiting firms.

This Demo Day will feature presentations by Sloane Barbour and Jamie Leo of Engin, Jamie Evenson and Nate Evenson of Najaxa Software, and Annemarie Schomaker of ASA corporate partner Bullhorn. To learn more and register, visit americanstaffing.net.