Jewelry and accessories retailer Kendra Scott is helping the ASA Foundation raise money through its holiday giveback program. During this virtual shopping event—now through Dec. 15—the ASA Foundation will get 20% of the total from all sales designated for the giveback program.

The ASA Foundation is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities that uplift individuals across the staffing industry. To participate in the giveback program and support the foundation, shop online at kendrascott.com and use the code GIVEBACK-ASAFOUNDATION at checkout.

The latest edition of the ASA Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, has just been released by ASA. This year’s playbook features all-new data, downloadable graphics, and analysis of the state of the U.S. economy and staffing sales trends so you can make informed decisions and grow your business.

Go to americanstaffing.net/playbook to learn what you need to know about the U.S. economy and the staffing and recruiting industry—and find out how you can make the most of this business intelligence.

ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2026. Submit a proposal for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which next year takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions—interactive presentations between 60 and 75 minutes long—are due Jan. 31. Proposals for Demo Stage talks—10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions—are due May 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for ASA Webinars—virtual programs, typically 60 minutes long, generally held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Eastern time. ASA webinar proposals are accepted throughout the year.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community in 2026. Submit a proposal for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which next year takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions—interactive presentations between 60 and 75 minutes long—are due Jan. 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for Staffing World Demo Stage talks—10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions (due May 31), and for ASA Webinars—virtual programs, typically 60 minutes long (proposals are accepted throughout the year). For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

Invest in your career and expand your expertise by taking advantage of the ASA professional development sale—now through Dec. 31. You’ll get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code WINTERCERT25, by Dec. 31.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity and the positive effects it can have. The support of ASA members plays a crucial role in empowering industry leaders with the tools, education, and resources they need to thrive. The ASA Foundation is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities that uplift individuals across the industry with programs like the Women in Leadership Scholarship and the new Accelerator Program that supports women-founded staffing businesses within the first five years of operation.

Shape the future of staffing with a gift to help sustain and grow these transformative programs—make a donation at americanstaffing.net/foundation.

ASA has launched a new ASA Marketplace platform, which replaces the former website and offers a smarter, more powerful way to connect with the community of staffing solution providers.

This new platform is designed to serve as a centralized resource for industry suppliers to showcase their solutions, thought leadership, and products to the ASA community. You’ll be able to

• Search for solutions using the newly refreshed and expanded provider categories
• Keep track of your current and potential providers by saving listings to your profile
• Access articles, issue papers, and industry reports from industry suppliers
• Share your experience with your solutions providers by reviewing companies
• Get ASA member discounts on provider solutions

Log in at asamarketplace.americanstaffing.net to get started.

Staffing employment increased during the week of Nov. 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index growing by 1.1% to a rounded value of 93. Staffing jobs were 4.7% higher compared with the same period last year, up slightly from 3.3% recorded the previous week. New starts also increased in the 46th week of the year, up by 9.4% from the prior week.

“With 10 straight weeks of year-to-year growth in the weekly Staffing Index, we may be seeing more than just seasonal tailwinds,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “From lower borrowing costs to favorable tax standards, employers have plenty of reason to be optimistic about 2026 and are cautiously testing the waters of the labor market by adding temporary employees. Though grossly delayed, the long-anticipated recovery in staffing employment may not have been denied in 2025 after all.”

This week will be used in the November monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dec. 16—later than originally planned due to the federal government shutdown.

Invest in your team’s development and performance and save 25% during the ASA learning and development sale—now through Dec. 31. Earn the Certified Staffing Professional^® credential, begin an Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing program, or give new hires a strong start with onboarding courses (discounts do not apply to certification renewals).

Go to the ASA store and use the discount code WINTERCERT25 at checkout.

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2026? Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar.

• Present a breakout session (an interactive presentation between 60 and 75 minutes long) at Staffing World 2026, Oct. 12–14 in Denver—proposals are due Jan. 31
• Present a Demo Stage talk (a 10-minute presentation about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions) at Staffing World 2026—proposals are due May 31
• Present an ASA Webinar (a 60-minute virtual program, generally held Tuesdays and Thursdays)—proposals are accepted throughout the year

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.