In one month, don’t miss the next THRIVE event from ASA—featuring powerful and inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry who will share lessons learned and effective growth strategies that have propelled their careers and positioned them for continued success. THRIVE Virtual will pack practical leadership insights, forward-focused strategies, and meaningful peer connections into an engaging afternoon presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group—including the opening keynote presentation “The New Rules of Teamwork: Unexpected Lessons From Inside Google” by best-selling author Jenny Wood, a former Google executive.

This focused, high-impact event—designed for women in staffing who are ready to sharpen their skills, strengthen their voice, and advance their career—takes place Thursday, April 23, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Visit americanstaffing.net for more information, and register today.

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.

Staffing employment inched up during the week of March 9–15, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing slightly, by 0.1%, to a rounded value of 87. Staffing companies cited no one particular factor that hindered growth. Staffing jobs were 5.3% higher compared with the same period last year, up half a point from 4.8% recorded the previous week.

New starts also increased in the 11th week of the year, up 5.2% from the prior week. A little over one-third of staffing companies (35%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, below the average of 41% last year.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average improved from the previous week but held at a rounded value of 86. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending March 15 was 4.0% higher than during the same period in 2025.

“Economic uncertainty is driving employers to flexible, short-term staffing at levels we haven’t seen since 2024,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “In the midst of a tepid hiring market, the staffing and recruiting industry is showing its continued resilience while providing employers with an option for strategic growth.”

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 3.

Attendees of the upcoming ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference have the option of also registering for a special health care staffing preconference program that takes place Wednesday, May 6, 1–5 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. The main conference begins at the same location the next morning and continues through May 8. Sponsored by Engin.

Preconference program attendees will get insights into legal and legislative issues affecting the health care sector of the staffing industry—including compliance and regulatory issues, federal and state efforts to regulate health care staffing agencies, state licensure compacts, and more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 13 continuing education hours toward maintaining their ASA credentials when they attend the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference and the preconference program.

Separate registration is required, and preconference program attendees must be registered for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference. Visit staffinglawconference.net to learn more and register for both events.

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference takes place May 7–8 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, and ASA has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees at a special group rate. The rate is only available for reservations made by April 14 or before the block is full, whichever happens first.

The conference brings together staffing executives, human resource and compliance leaders, and the industry’s legal community to focus on the evolving compliance landscape for staffing companies and the challenges they’re facing.

Get insight into enforcement trends affecting staffing, practical strategies to reduce litigation exposure, frameworks for aligning compliance with day-to-day operations, and more—learn about the scheduled sessions, make your travel plans, and then go to staffinglawconference.net to register.

Oz Pearlman is taking the main stage at ASA Staffing World^® 2026 to teach a skill that directly affects your results as a staffing professional—how to assess people more accurately. The ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver.

A world-renowned mentalist, and best-selling author of Read Your Mind, Pearlman studies how individuals think, communicate, and signal intent. During this keynote presentation, you’ll learn how to recognize hesitation before it costs you a placement, identify communication styles quickly, and adjust your approach in real time to build trust with clients and candidates. Better conversations lead to fewer surprises, stronger alignment, and improved results. This opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos., an ASA corporate partner.

Registration for Staffing World 2026 is now open—visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.

Connection is at the heart of ASA THRIVE Virtual 2026—a focused, high-impact event designed for women in the staffing industry and 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—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.

The focus of federal enforcement is changing and intensifying. Technology is moving faster than regulation. Fraud targeting staffing firms is getting more sophisticated. That’s why you need to be prepared for new legal and legislative realities. The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference has been developed to help you stay ahead of compliance issues before they turn into audits, claims, or costly missteps.

Come to the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, May 7–8 for practical, staffing-specific guidance on topics such as federal and state enforcement trends, immigration and Form I-9 compliance, using artificial intelligence tools responsibly, protecting data and client relationships, and more. Visit staffinglawconference.net for registration information, and secure your spot today.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | March 2026.” It takes place today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. In the latest installment of 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.

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.

Staying ahead of regulatory changes can protect margins, reduce risk, and keep your firm competitive. The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference delivers actionable insights that your firm can put into practice immediately. This year’s event takes place May 7–8, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, and today is the last day to qualify for early registration rates and save up to $200 on your registration.

Get practical, staffing-specific guidance on employee social media and political speech risks, federal government enforcement priorities, religious accommodation requirements, updated tax regulations affecting staffing operations, and more.

Visit staffinglawconference.net to get the early registration discount—after today, rates will increase.

Don’t miss a focused, high-impact event presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group and designed for women in staffing who are ready to sharpen their skills, strengthen their voice, and advance their career. ASA THRIVE Virtual 2026, which takes place Thursday, April 23, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., will pack practical leadership insights, forward-focused strategies, and meaningful peer connections into a concentrated afternoon designed for women in staffing.

Visit americanstaffing.net for more information, and register today for the best rate.

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.