Why do business owners and chief executive officers look forward to attending Staffing World^® every year? The ASA annual convention and expo is where industry leaders gather to hear fresh ideas; have honest conversations; and get real strategies they can put to work right away to lead through change, scale growth, and stay future-ready.

This year’s event takes place Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, and today is the last day to qualify for early registration rates and save up to $300 on your registration.

• Hear high-performance keynotes—learn from Olympian Katie Ledecky on champion mindsets, Wall Street veteran Carla Harris on courageous leadership and influence, and a staffing industry panel on strategies for the artificial intelligence revolution
• Get actionable strategies—attend high-impact sessions on AI and automation strategy, mergers and acquisition best practices, agile operations, building a winning culture, and more
• Network with your peers—reconnect with staffing leaders and industry suppliers who are ready to collaborate and share what they’re doing to ensure success in the current climate

Visit staffingworld.net to get the early registration discount—after today, rates will increase. When you bring your team you’ll also save 15% on full registration packages for additional attendees.

If you’re a woman in staffing who’s feeling overwhelmed and navigating more uncertainty, you’re not alone—and you have a community ready to support you. Find them at THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

This event, which brings together women leaders in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—is presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. THRIVE Live is the place where clarity, confidence, and connection come together to help you become a stronger leader with purpose.

Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success, from presenters like

• Angie Bastian, co-founder of Angie’s Boomchickapop—opening keynote presentation “Women’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship”
• Michelle Poler, social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist—keynote presentation “Fear Less; Do More”
• Lisa Bragg, author—activation session “From Hidden to Heard: Courage, Self-Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling”

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive and register by June 30 for the best rates available. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

There have been many challenges facing the staffing industry over the past few years, and now it is time to accelerate growth. That’s why you should come to Staffing World^® 2025, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL.

The ASA annual convention and expo is an essential event for growth-focused leaders. Get strategies and insights to help you lead through change, scale growth, and stay future-ready

• Olympic icon Katie Ledecky will talk about pushing past limits and achieving breakthrough growth
• Wall Street veteran Carla Harris will discuss leading with impact, courage, and clarity
• Executive-level sessions will address artificial intelligence and automation, culture transformation, mergers and acquisitions, leading through volatility, and more

Visit staffingworld.net and register by June 30 for the best rates available. Bring your team and save 15% on full registration packages for additional attendees.

Staffing employment held steady during the week of June 9–15, with the ASA Staffing Index holding at a rounded value of 85. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 5.6% lower relative to the same period last year, widening the year-to-year gap observed the previous week by nearly a point.

New starts edged down in the 24th week of the year, decreasing 4.5% from the prior week. More than four in 10 staffing companies (42%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, equal to the average so far in 2025.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average edged up from the previous week to hold at a rounded value of 84. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending June 15 was 5.4% below the same period in 2024.

“Staffing employment is inching ahead despite a broader freeze in labor market conditions,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “A gradual incline within the index’s four-week moving average suggests increased preference for temporary workers to fill necessary gaps amid broader uncertainties about future business conditions.”

This week will be used in the June monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics July 3.

The American Staffing Association strives to provide programs and services that exceed your expectations. The association’s annual member satisfaction survey is now open, and this is your opportunity for you to tell ASA how it’s doing. This Friday, June 27, is the last day to complete the survey.

Your participation is critical in helping ASA learn what is important to you and how well the association is serving you. The brief survey should take only three minutes to complete, and when you participate in the survey ASA will enter you into a drawing for a chance to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards.

Survey links were emailed last week. If you have questions or did not receive a link, contact Tim Hulley at 703-253-1154 or thulley@americanstaffing.net.

U.S. staffing companies employed an average of just under 2.0 million temporary and contract workers per week in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association—down by 195,000 from the fourth quarter of 2024.

On a quarter-to-quarter basis, temporary and contract staffing employment and sales typically decline in the first quarter, grow in subsequent quarters, and peak in the fourth quarter. That trend held true in the last quarter of 2024, and the contraction in the first quarter of 2025 is comparable to the average seasonal fourth-to-first quarter decline of 8.2% since 2008.

Temporary and contract staffing sales also declined as expected. Totaling $28.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, staffing sales were down 8.8% from the fourth quarter of 2024 and 10.8% from the first quarter of 2024.

“The drop in demand for temporary and contract workers aligns with what we usually see after the holidays,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA chief executive officer. “Just like the broader economy, temporary and contract employment is being affected by a lack of churn in the labor market. “However, the smaller declines in employment and sales suggest that staffing firms are adapting to the realities of an elongated recovery in labor market churn, seeking to bolster productivity, and delivering new workforce solutions to meet their clients’ evolving labor needs.”

Join a community of leading women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

Inspiring and insightful presenters from business and the staffing industry will share lessons they’ve learned and growth strategies they’ve employed to propel their careers and position them for continued success, including

• Angie Bastian (co-founder, Angie’s Boomchickapop), Opening Keynote Presentation—Women’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship
• Michelle Poler (social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist), Keynote Presentation—Fear Less; Do More
• Lisa Bragg (author), Activation Session—From Hidden to Heard: Courage, Self-Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more, and register by June 30 for the best rates available.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

In a business environment characterized by market uncertainty and fierce competition, success belongs to those who adapt and compete. That’s why the agenda for Staffing World^® 2025 is built to deliver strategies and solutions that will accelerate growth for your firm.

At the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, attend sessions designed to tackle the issues that are creating challenges for the industry—and therefore opportunities to accelerate growth—on topics such as

• Economic shifts—learn how high-performing firms are adapting their sales strategies
• Artificial intelligence and automation—find out how to integrate technology to scale your business without losing your human edge
• Differentiation—learn ways to stand out from your competitors to win more clients and top talent
• Mergers and acquisitions—get insights to help you buy or sell with confidence
• Compliance—hear legal updates that will help you solve challenges, mitigate risk, and unlock opportunity

All that and keynote addresses by Olympic champion Katie Ledecky and renowned Wall Street veteran, author, and international speaker Carla Harris; networking opportunities with your peers; the largest expo hall in the industry; and more. Visit staffingworld.net and register by June 30 for the best rates available.

More than six in 10 employed U.S. adults are likely to supplement their income with a second job or side hustle over the next year, according to a new ASA Workforce Monitor^® survey from ASA conducted by The Harris Poll.

The major divisions found in the findings were by parental status, generation, and social media use. Three-quarters (75%) of employed parents with minor children are likely to get a second job or side hustle in the next year, compared with 55% of employed adults without children under 18. Three-quarters (76%) of employed Millennials (29–44) and 73% of Gen Z workers (18–28) were likely to get a second job or start a side hustle in the next year, compared with 59% of Gen X (45–60) and 37% of Baby Boomers (61–79). A staggering 84% of employed daily social media users were likely to look for a side hustle or second job in the next year, compared with 65% of both weekly and monthly users and 50% of those who aren’t on social media accounts.

“For growing numbers of Americans, a side hustle can be a good way to build savings, pay off debt, find a new job, or change careers. However, for others, a side hustle means having enough money to make ends meet,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “With economic uncertainty dominating the headlines, it’s not surprising to see Americans looking for ways to create some breathing room in their budgets.”

The survey also showed that a significant portion of employed Americans are living with a minimal financial cushion. The ASA Workforce Monitor focuses on current U.S. workforce trends and issues.

The Advance Program for Staffing World^® 2025 is now available online—it’s your first look at the unmatched content, powerful speakers, strategic insights, and essential resources awaiting you at the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL.

Get the details on strategy, insights, and leadership that moves the needle:

• Opening keynote speaker Katie Ledecky, Olympic icon, on setting “impossible” goals to achieve growth and success
• Closing keynote speaker Carla Harris, Wall Street veteran, on maximizing your influence and success and expecting to win
• Deep dives on artificial intelligence, sales leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and market growth strategies
• Continuing education hours you can earn by attending sessions, THRIVE Live, and presentations at the Knowledge Hub
• A powerhouse expo featuring exhibitors, Tech Talks, and Speed Talks
• Author meet-and-greets, peer networking, and more

Staffing World 2025 is built for future-focused staffing professionals like you who are navigating a tight market, shifting regulations, technological disruptions, and client demands. Register by June 30 to save up to $300—and when you bring your team you’ll save 15% on full registration packages for additional attendees.