Today, July 10, is the last day to take advantage of the lowest rate available for ASA Staffing World^® 2026. Plus, after one individual from your staffing firm registers at the current early rate, each additional staffing firm registration from your company receives 15% off.

To ensure every individual from your company maximizes the Staffing World experience and takeaways this year, ASA has developed five dedicated and role-specific pathways built around the challenges and opportunities ahead. Each pathway delivers targeted sessions led by industry experts—covering everything from compensation, ROI, and M&A strategy to AI implementation, social selling, and operational alignment. The five pathways are

• C-suite (owners, founders, executives)
• Leadership (VPs, directors, managers)
• Sales (business development professionals)
• Recruiting (recruiters and talent leaders)
• Tech and AI (technology and AI-focused professionals)

ASA Staffing World 2026 takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver, CO, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center. Visit staffingworld.net to view pathways, sessions, and register today.

Staffing employment edged up during the week of June 8–14, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.3% while holding at rounded value of 89. Staffing jobs were 5.6% higher compared with the same period last year, up from 5.2% recorded the previous week. New starts, however, decreased during the 24th week of the year, down 6.3% from the prior week. Three in 10 staffing companies (30%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, below the average of 41% so far in 2026.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average improved from the previous week to a rounded value of 89. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending June 14 was 5.3% higher than during the same period in 2025. Compared with the May monthly report, staffing employment grew by about 1.6%.

“Weekly staffing employment continues to see year-to-year gains, even as economic headwinds challenge overall labor demand,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “The need for temporary and contract solutions among cost-constrained employers continues to rise as clients gradually shed their reluctance to hire.”

This week will be used in the June monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on July 2. For more information, visit americanstaffing.net/index.

On Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, ASA president and CEO Stephen Dwyer will host an exclusive town hall for members about the challenges and opportunities facing the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry.

“We are navigating an era of rapid change in the industry,” said Dwyer.  “Supporting members’ success amidst these changes is ASA’s top priority. This town hall is an opportunity for an open and candid conversation about what’s top of mind for industry leaders today, and how ASA intends to strengthen our industry and drive growth.” RSVP today.

Tune in today at 1 p.m. Eastern time for the latest ASA Economic and Staffing Industry Forecast with Noah Yosif, ASA chief economist. Be sure to join the forecast promptly at 1 p.m. because this quick 30-minute update will be packed with precisely the economic analysis and industry prognostications your business needs to make smart decisions that result in growth. Only ASA members have access to these complimentary forecasts. Register now. → 

The latest Staffing Productivity Report will be released today during an ASA webinar at 2 p.m. Eastern time that is free to members.

Launched in the first quarter of this year, this joint research initiative between the ASA research team and ASA corporate partner Prodoscore has garnered interest from industry media as well as economic analysts who look to staffing employment trends as a coincident economic indicator.

The webinar, “The Staffing Productivity Report: Benchmarks to Understand Industry Trends,” will deliver data on the latest recruiter productivity trends, work patterns and priorities, AI tool usage trends, and more—providing valuable benchmarks for staffing firms to identify growth opportunities. Learn more and register today.

Staffing employment edged down during the week of May 11–17, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing by 0.2% to a value of 88. Staffing companies cited no one particular factor that hindered growth. Staffing jobs were 4.8% higher compared with the same period last year, up from 4.6% recorded the previous week.

New starts, however, increased in the 20th week of the year, up 6.9% from the prior week. More than half of staffing companies (54%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, above the average of 41% so far in 2026.

Today, May 22, is the deadline for submitting nominations to the 2027 ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year program.

You already have the stories about your standout temporary and contract employees, now it’s time to turn those success stories into national recognition for your staffing company.

The overall winner as well as finalists receive national visibility and recognition, including ASA promotion, exclusive tool kits you can use with clients and talent, and recognition at ASA Staffing World^® 2026 in Denver, CO.

Submit your nominations today at americanstaffing.net/NSEY.

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, May 7–8 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC, will bring 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.

There is still time to register and be among the top legal and compliance experts in the industry. Visit staffinglawconference.net or register on site starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

Are you looking for a boost in your career, or for help developing yourself as an emerging leader in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll as a mentee 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.

Mentees are matched with a mentor based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in July are due May 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

Tomorrow, May 1, is the submission deadline for the ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year program. This prestigious award 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.

ASA also recognizes finalists for the top award by naming National Staffing All-Stars in each industry sector. Selected honorees receive national recognition, and the National Staffing Employee of the Year wins a trip to Staffing World^® 2026, Oct. 12–14 in Denver. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program is sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group.

Submit your nomination today and gain recognition for your staffing company’s success—visit americanstaffing.net/nsey.