The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 23 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.
Join ClearlyRated founder Eric Gregg, alongside industry experts DeLibra Wesley (founder, Women of Color in Staffing), Myra T. Briggs (founder, MTB Leadership Labs), and Haley Jones (member engagement director, ASA), for a timely discussion on the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the future of inclusive practices within the staffing industry. It takes place Wednesday, April 16, at 1 p.m. Eastern time.
ASA members can now access the latest issue of Staffing Law digest as a digital edition. The print version of the issue will arrive in member mailboxes soon.
In the first issue of the year, read about worker misclassification, immigration reform, artificial intelligence in the workplace, and more top legal issues affecting the staffing industry this year—as set forth in the ASA policy agenda that was recently communicated to the U.S. Department of Labor. Plus, learn how new laws could provide relief for Affordable Care Act reporting; see how new developments in California and New York are encouraging AI transparency; and much more.
Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Law digest, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.
Staffing employment edged down during the week of March 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing 0.3% but holding at a rounded value of 83. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 7.7% lower relative to the same period last year, widening the gap slightly from 7.5% observed the previous week.
New starts also edged down in the 11th week of the year, decreasing 2.2% from the prior week. Almost four in 10 staffing companies (37%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week, below the average of 45% so far in 2025.
The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average increased from the previous week but held at a rounded value of 83. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending March 16 was 7.4% below the same period in 2024.
“Employment momentum remains confounded by a trifecta of higher labor costs, lower labor turnover, and plenty of uncertainties about the economy,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “Staffing companies, much like their clients, remain hopeful for labor market conditions to improve over the year but are prepared to weather further stagnation for the time being.”
This week will be used in the March monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics April 4.
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Navigating DEI Executive Orders and Other Employer Considerations in the Second Trump Term.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. With legislative and regulatory changes coming from the new administration, workplace leaders are facing new challenges in maintaining inclusive and effective organizational cultures. Attorneys Benjamin M. Ebbink of Fisher & Phillips LLP and Toby Malara of ASA will offer guidance on how employers can minimize disruptions to their operations and ensure compliance during changing times. Presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group.
This webinar will not be recorded and will not be available on-demand. 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.
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Fourth Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals—Focusing on: Job Candidates,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. The fourth ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2024—presented by ASA with Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner—will cover the important trends, research, and legislative updates affecting the industry right now. Plus you’ll hear from ASA leadership and from ASA board member Andrea Brenholz, chief executive officer of ATR International. 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.
A legend among the world’s most influential business leaders, Jim Collins will be at ExecuVision, Feb. 11–12, 2025, in Miami, to deliver the game-changing insights and strategies that transform companies and their leaders.
ExecuVision is an exclusive event that brings together top staffing industry leaders for a one-of-a-kind experience combining in-depth discussions with innovative strategies in intimate, retreat-style sessions. The event is limited to 200 attendees, so attendees will be able to engage deeply with peers who are shaping the next generation of staffing. Secure your seat today at execuvision.net.
When you commit to earning the ASA Certified Staffing Professional® credential, you’ll also receive access to more than 20 on-demand professional development Knowledge Bites—free.
Knowledge Bites are three- to five-minute videos on a variety of subjects, from search engine optimization to emotional intelligence, and much more. These topics are not covered on the credential exam—this is bonus content from ASA and its trainers, coaches, and industry volunteers.
Purchase your ASA credential exam package today to take advantage of bonus Knowledge Bites videos.
The Weekly Economic & Business Outlook—or WEBO—is an ASA resource that goes out to member email boxes every Tuesday. Each week, ASA researchers examine trends within the staffing industry, as well as developments within the broader economy, and then deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions.
In the most recent edition of the WEBO, ASA analysts assessed current macroeconomic trends and what they mean for staffing as we close out the year, as well as the impact to labor demand of the Fed’s first rate cut in September.
The WEBO is a powerful and targeted data and analysis tool with features designed to deliver the data-driven intelligence you need to track trends and capitalize on opportunities. To make sure you’re getting your WEBO each week, as well as other ASA research emails, click the “Unsubscribe/Manage Email Preferences” link at the very bottom of this newsletter and opt in to research content. Also, be sure to allow emails from research@americanstaffing.net.
E-Verify+ is a brand new program from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that was run in pilot for about a year and rolled out more formally to all employers on Sept. 9, 2024. The goal of the program is to (1) shift the burden of validating the employee’s authorization to work from the employer to the employee; (2) do so within an electronic I-9 tool embedded within the E-Verify system; and (3) once an employee has had his or her employment authorization validated in E-Verify+, the employee would not have to keep redoing the E-Verify process at each employer (but would still need to do a new I-9 with each new employer).
DHS has made it very easy to enroll by having a banner on the home page encouraging employers to convert regular enrollment to E-Verify+. There are already over 1,100 employers in the new program. Response has been overwhelmingly positive, but there are still pain points and unclear guidance on how the electronic I-9s would be stored and accessed in the event of a future I-9 audit. This lack of clear guidance leaves participating employers vulnerable to very significant fines in the event of an audit.
An association is as strong as its volunteers, and we need your unique voice and expertise! ASA is seeking dedicated members to serve on volunteer committees and councils for terms beginning in 2025. Are you ready to help ASA advance the industry? Apply to volunteer by tomorrow, Oct. 31.
ASA also has several short-term volunteering opportunities open—these small, brief actions can result in a significant benefit for you and for the association.
Learn about all the available volunteer opportunities at asacentral.americanstaffing.net.
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