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ExecuVision Is Next Week—Secure Your Seat for Leadership Growth

Next week, ExecuVision 2025 will bring together the staffing industry’s most innovative c-suite executives to gain fresh insights, solve pressing challenges, and develop a roadmap for growth. Hear from expert speakers like Jim Collins, Kelly Boykin of Growth Curve, and Dana Baughns of Allegis Group, who will help you get a strategic edge that will help you and your firm excel in 2025. Collins will deliver a transformative masterclass focused on the principles that turn obstacles into opportunities.

This exclusive gathering, taking place Feb. 11–12 in Miami, is limited to 200 industry leaders, which ensures every session is tailored to deliver high-impact strategies. Tackle today’s challenges with insights on artificial intelligence, market shifts, and operational transformation; connect with top executives and peers to exchange insights and opportunities; and build relationships that will propel your business forward. Seats are limited—secure your spot today at execuvision.net.

Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2024 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you 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. Participate by Feb. 28 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

ExecuVision 2025 Is Next Week—Meet With Your Peers in Miami

A legend among the world’s most influential business leaders, Jim Collins will be at ExecuVision, Feb. 11–12 in Miami, to deliver the game-changing insights and strategies that transform companies and their leaders.

ExecuVision is an exclusive event that brings together top staffing industry leaders for a one-of-a-kind experience combining in-depth discussions with innovative strategies in intimate, retreat-style sessions. The event is limited to 200 attendees, so attendees will be able to engage deeply with peers who are shaping the next generation of staffing. Secure your seat today at execuvision.net.

Get Your Staffing Benchmarks and Projections—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2024 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Feb. 28 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Strategies to Boost Profits

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “How to Maximize Net Profits in Workers’ Compensation and the Back Office: Strategies for Success,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time.

Experts from VensureHR Staffing Alliance, part of ASA corporate partner Vensure Employer Solutions, will explore strategies for improving your bottom line by controlling workers’ compensation expenses, building stronger relationships with clients and host company locations, and developing a back-office audit process. Sponsored by VensureHR Staffing Alliance.

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.

ASA Staffing Index Sees Modest Rebound in January

The rate of staffing employment growth slowed during the week of Jan. 13–19, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing 1.6% to a rounded value of 82. Staffing companies cited inclement weather as a primary factor that prevented further growth. Staffing jobs were 5.9% lower relative to the same period last year, narrowing the gap from 8.5% observed the previous week.

New starts also increased slightly in the third week of the year, up 2.3% from the prior week. Four in 10 staffing companies (41%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average eased again from the previous week, down to a rounded value of 78. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Jan. 19 was 8.0% below the same period in 2024.

“Staffing activity saw a modest start to 2025, hindered by the holidays and inclement weather,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “However, the temporary headwinds handicapping further momentum within staffing activity are no match for the long-term tailwinds expected to drive growth throughout the year, including robust economic activity, declining labor costs, and increased business sentiment.”

This week will be used in the January monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Feb. 7.

Registration Is Now Open for the 2025 Staffing Law & Compliance Conference

With a new administration in place, staffing laws and regulations at both the state and federal level are about to get even more complex. That’s why you need to be at the 2025 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, May 8–9 in Washington, DC—to stay ahead of legal changes and gain confidence in compliance issues.

This is your opportunity to hear the latest on topics affecting staffing, learn to navigate upcoming policy shifts, equip yourself with strategies and tools that will help your firm stay ahead of evolving regulations, and connect with like-minded professionals who face the same challenges—and have solutions to share.

Register by March 7 to lock in the lowest rate available and save more than $200.

Update on Essential StaffCARE Insurance Program

Insurance Applications Group, the insurance broker for the insurance program known as Essential StaffCARE, announced the closure of its corporate headquarters Jan. 17. IAG also informed its staff that they were not to report to work.

ASA has been working with the company that administers that insurance program, Planned Administrators Inc.; the carrier that provides the coverage under the program, BCS Insurance; and industry brokers connected to the program to ensure no disruption of current coverage.

PAI and BCS have confirmed that current insurance coverage will not be disrupted as a result of IAG no longer being the broker of record for the program.

In a statement to customers, PAI noted, “I understand you might have some questions and concerns regarding your current limited benefit plans administered by PAI. I am reaching out to let you know there is nothing you need to do at this time to continue with your limited benefit plans. PAI and our carrier partners are fully committed to your limited benefit program, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come. If we need to make any administrative adjustments to your plan, such as transitioning you off IAG’s ePortal enrollment platform, rest assured that our team has plans in place and we will be contacting you soon to discuss those transitions.”

ASA Announces Corporate Partnership With Advance Partners

ASA today announced staffing firm payroll funding provider Advance Partners as the newest member of its corporate partnership program.

An ASA corporate partnership represents the highest level of support for the association and the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. Advance Partners’ support will bolster ongoing ASA initiatives and strengthen future projects.

“We are delighted to welcome Advance Partners as a new ASA corporate partner in recognition of its commitment and track record of success in empowering staffing firms to expand,” said ASA chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist. “Advance Partners distinguishes itself by offering creative funding solutions, comprehensive back-office support, and strategic business development consultation and planning that fosters innovation, enhances efficiency, promotes scalability, and supports sustainable growth.”

“As long-time partners of the American Staffing Association, Advance Partners is excited to be its newest corporate partner,” said Jeremy Bilsky, senior director and general manager at Advance Partners. “Advance has always been a leader in the industry, and this new partnership allows us to further our goal of helping staffing firms grow. We look forward to continuing our work with ASA and are excited to see where this partnership takes us.”

“At Advance Partners, our decision to further invest in the American Staffing Association through a formal corporate partnership reflects our commitment to advancing the staffing industry as a whole,” added Mike Brew, director of revenue and operations at Advance Partners. “By leveraging our unique position and unmatched understanding of the industry, we aim to drive meaningful advocacy for all staffing firms, including those that have chosen and will choose to partner directly with us to help grow their business. Together, we can address the challenges facing our industry and pave the way for continued growth and success.”

ExecuVision 2025 Happens Soon—Today Is the Deadline for Hotel Discounts

ExecuVision 2025 is an exclusive event that brings together top staffing industry leaders for a one-of-a-kind experience combining in-depth discussions with innovative strategies in intimate, retreat-style sessions. It takes place Feb. 11–12 in Miami. A special block of rooms is available for ExecuVision attendees, but reservations must be made today to secure rooms at the ASA ExecuVision group rate.

Join c-suite staffing executives to learn what truly makes businesses thrive in challenging times—and hear keynote speaker Jim Collins, a legend among the world’s most influential business leaders, deliver an exclusive leadership masterclass. Attendance is limited to just 200 staffing industry executives so that participants will be able to engage deeply with their peers who are shaping the next generation of staffing. Secure your seat today at execuvision.net.