Are you looking to support your colleagues and help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll 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 goal of the program is to help members grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Mentors are matched with a mentee based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications are due tomorrow for the six-month cycle that begins in July. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Future-Proofing Your Staffing Firm With the Right Technology Strategy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out how to leverage technology tools that facilitate seamless communication between recruiters, clients, and talent—from artificial intelligence-driven recruitment processes to creative payment solutions—to attract, engage, and retain talent and to stay competitive. Sponsored by Branch.

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.

Staffing employment edged down during the week of May 12–18, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing 0.4% to hold at a rounded value of 84. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 5.6% lower relative to the same period last year, equivalent to the year-to-year gap observed the previous week.

New starts also edged down in the 20th week of the year, decreasing 1.8% from the prior week. One-third of all staffing companies (34%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, below the average of 42% so far in 2025.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average increased from the previous week to hold at a rounded value of 84. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending May 18 was 5.5% below the same period in 2024.

“Despite minor turbulence, staffing employment has experienced a steady ascent throughout 2025,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “A modest rise in the four-week moving average coupled with steady weekly levels of employment suggest the industry is gradually regaining its footing despite a challenging economic landscape.”

This week will be used in the May monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics June 6.

ASA provides a resource designed for staffing industry professionals interested in improving professionalism within the industry by serving as a mentor to their colleagues—the ASA Mentor Match platform. Mentor Match allows members on both sides of the mentoring relationship to make valuable industry connections and gain insight from staffing peers.

Or if you’re looking for help developing yourself as an emerging leader in the staffing and recruiting industry, you can enroll as a mentee. Participants are paired based on areas of expertise for a six-month period.

Submit your application now for the six-month cycle that begins in July—applications are due May 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started as a mentor or a mentee.

Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is the premier event for staffing professionals who want to tackle the industry’s toughest challenges and drive growth. At Staffing World 2025, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, you’ll get strategies, insights, and tools to help you grow your firm and move your career forward.

Hear from keynote presenters Katie Ledecky—America’s most decorated female Olympian (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and Carla Harris—Wall Street veteran, author, and international speaker (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI), as well as some of the brightest minds in business today.

Visit staffingworld.net for more information about Staffing World—and register by June 30 for the lowest rate available.

Gain national recognition for your company by participating in the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Care Awards programs. Tomorrow is the last day to submit entries.

• The National Staffing Employee of the Year program honors a current or former temporary or contract employee with an extraordinary story of staffing success and who best exemplifies one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group
• The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 23.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2025 is currently open—but the deadline to participate is this Friday, May 23.

Participants that complete the survey will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size.

Get the data to compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

Gain national recognition for your company by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. The deadline to submit entries is this Friday, May 23.

• The National Staffing Employee of the Year program honors a current or former temporary or contract employee with an extraordinary story of staffing success and who best exemplifies one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group
• The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 23. There is no cost to enter.

Tomorrow afternoon, go online for a unique virtual event presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group. THRIVE Virtual takes place May 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. Eastern time, and it’s your chance to learn from and connect with women leaders in the industry. 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.

Gain national recognition for your company by participating in the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Care Awards programs. The deadline to submit entries is next Friday, May 23.

• The National Staffing Employee of the Year program honors a current or former temporary or contract employee with an extraordinary story of staffing success and who best exemplifies one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group
• The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 23.