National Staffing Employee Week, which takes place Sept. 8–14 this year, is an annual event that recognizes the contributions of the more than 11 million temporary and contract workers in the U.S. labor market.

National Staffing Employee Week will begin with the announcement of the National Staffing Employee of the Year and sector-specific All-Stars—and throughout the week staffing firms, local associations, and industry partners will hold events and activities aimed at honoring and recognizing the contributions and achievements of temporary and contract employees in the staffing industry.

Is your company ready to celebrate the contributions of your temporary and contract employees? ASA members can access promotional tools—including commemorative logos, social media posts, media outreach resources, and more—at americanstaffing.net/nsew.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary, plus sales category and sector-level data.

The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics. Participate in the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey by Aug. 22 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

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.

Staffing industry leaders can’t just watch how things are shifting in the industry—they need to respond quickly and stay ahead of the competition. Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, delivers insights and strategies from industry leaders who are accelerating growth despite economic volatility, rapid changes in technology, and regulatory uncertainty.

Staffing World will help you make smarter, faster decisions in the face of significant industry shifts

• Economic volatility—discover real-world strategies to stabilize revenue, grow margin, and lead with confidence in an uncertain market
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation—get proven frameworks for using AI to streamline processes, improve talent engagement, and drive smarter sales
• Regulatory uncertainty—learn how top firms are staying agile and compliant—without slowing down operations or risking exposure
• Differentiation—find out what sets high-performing firms apart—and how to build a brand, service model, and tech stack that win more business

Staffing World 2025 takes place Oct. 6–8 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL—visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register. Bring your colleagues and save 15% on full convention passes for each additional attendee from your staffing firm. Get even more opportunities to gain practical leadership skills and industry insights to fuel your growth by attending THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 at the same location in Orlando.

The ASA Foundation is launching a program to support women entrepreneurs and founders in the staffing industry who are in the first five years of building their businesses. The ASA Foundation Accelerator Program supports woman-owned staffing companies during the critical startup phase, providing resources to help them build professional relationships in the industry, get expert mentorship and guidance from peers, develop sustainable competitive advantages, and more.

Program participants will attend THRIVE Live and Staffing World^®—the ASA annual convention and expo—in Orlando, FL; participate in monthly facilitated peer group meetings; and receive valuable mentorship through the ASA Mentor Match program. One participant will receive a $15,000 grant to help her grow her company.

Applications are due Aug. 13. Learn more at americanstaffing.net. The ASA Foundation Accelerator Program is made possible by a generous donation to the ASA Foundation.

Staffing World^® is full of content with strategies and insights you need to grow your firm in a challenging market. Come to the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, and

• Gain clear frameworks for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, sales strategy, leadership playbooks, mergers and acquisitions, and market expansion—all tailored for staffing’s fast-paced environment
• Get motivation from keynote presentations by Olympic champion Katie Ledecky (opening keynote sponsored by ASA corporate partner World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and Wall Street powerhouse Carla Harris (closing keynote sponsored by ASA corporate partner ConverzAI), and a powerhouse industry panel presentation on AI strategy (staffing industry panel sponsored by T2 Insurance Solutions)
• Meet more than 150 trusted industry solutions providers that can demonstrate the latest tools and technology

Visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register. Bring your colleagues and save 15% on full convention passes for each additional attendee from your staffing firm.

Are you a woman in staffing who wants to be a more compelling leader? At THRIVE Live you’ll gain knowledge for growth by discussing industry-specific topics and learning practical sales and storytelling skills to amplify your value and drive results. It takes place Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, will help you boost your influence, ignite your career, and scale your business. Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success—from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian; social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist Michelle Poler; and author Lisa Bragg. With breakout tracks for chief executive officers, for owners and entrepreneurs, and for the next generation of leaders, there is content for everyone.

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. Staffing World^® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

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.

If you’re a woman in staffing who’s looking to collaborate with a network of peers who will support, challenge, and mentor you in your career growth, come to THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, is the largest in-person meeting of women in the industry—it will help you become a smarter, stronger, and more engaged leader. Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success—from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian; social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist Michelle Poler; and author Lisa Bragg. With breakout tracks for chief executive officers, for owners and entrepreneurs, and for the next generation of leaders, there is content for everyone.

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 AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

In today’s tough economic climate, every dollar you spend must provide clear return on investment, with lasting results. That’s exactly why growth-focused firms will go to Staffing World^® 2025 this fall—the ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 6–8 this year in Orlando, FL. It’s where you’ll find the strategies, insights, connections, and solutions to accelerate growth and stay future-ready.

The sessions you attend, strategic connections you make, and valuable partnerships you establish at Staffing World will deliver unmatched ROI for your firm.

• Master timely, relevant challenges, including artificial intelligence, sales, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, new market growth, and much more
• Gain inspiration and winning strategies from Olympic icon Katie Ledecky (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and Wall Street veteran and Morgan Stanley client adviser Carla Harris (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI)
• Connect with more than 150 industry solution providers so you can compare options, demo new technologies, and find solutions to make confident investments that lead to your firm’s growth

Register now at staffingworld.net. Bring your colleagues and save 15% on full convention passes for each additional attendee from your staffing firm.

National Staffing Employee Week will be held Sept. 8–14, the American Staffing Association announced today. The week celebrates the more than 11 million temporary and contract workers across the U.S. labor market, and will kick off with the announcement of the National Staffing Employee of the Year and sector-specific All-Stars.

Throughout the week, staffing firms, local associations, and industry partners organize events and activities aimed at honoring and recognizing the contributions and achievements of temporary and contract employees in the staffing industry. ASA has developed materials to help members plan their own National Staffing Employee Week festivities—join the celebration on social media using the hashtag #NSEW25, and visit americanstaffing.net to learn more about National Staffing Employee Week, download complimentary resources, and get ideas for ways to celebrate your employees.

Staffing employment experienced a healthy rebound in the week after Independence Day, with the ASA Staffing Index rising to a rounded value of 85. The Index returned to its pre-July-Fourth level almost immediately—in a stark contrast to last year, when the recovery took more than two months. Many staffing companies still cited a holiday as a primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 2.8% lower relative to the same period last year, slightly widening the year-to-year gap observed the previous week.

New starts jumped up in the 28th week of the year, increasing 22.3% from the prior week. More than six in 10 staffing companies (64%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, above 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 July 13 was 3.9% below the same period in 2024.

“The speed and scale of recovery following the July Fourth dip suggests staffing industry employment has reached its trough, mirroring levels last seen after the Great Recession. Although the staffing industry has yet to see a more comprehensive recovery due to an ongoing freeze in labor market activity, the economy at large still very much has demand for temporary workers,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA.

This week will be used in the July monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Aug. 1.