Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar presented by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated, “The Year Ahead in Staffing: From AI to Z,” 1–2 p.m. Eastern time. After two challenging years for the staffing industry, experts are forecasting renewed growth in 2025. Savvy firms recognize that growth is predicated on their ability to successfully navigate economic uncertainty, changing demographics, and emerging technologies.

ClearlyRated founder Eric Gregg will facilitate a conversation with CareerBuilder + Monster director of sales Danny Ashraf and ASA chief economist Noah Yosif to share insights, trends, and predictions for the year ahead, as well as pragmatic advice for how your firm can stay ahead of the competition. To learn more and to register, visit clearlyrated.com.

ASA announced today that ConverzAI, pioneers of AI Virtual Recruiter and Voice AI platform for the staffing and recruiting industry, is the newest member of the ASA corporate partner program.

An ASA corporate partnership represents the highest level of support for the association and the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. ConverzAI’s support will allow ASA to both strengthen its current programs and initiatives and explore new opportunities to support its members.

“ConverzAI’s cutting-edge technology can help staffing and recruiting firms grow their revenue potential,” said ASA chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist. “The partnership with ConverzAI will play a key role in helping ASA serve as the leading voice for the staffing and recruiting industry in the future.”

“The partnership between ConverzAI and the American Staffing Association signifies a powerful alliance committed to advancing the staffing industry,” said Ashwarya Poddar, founder and CEO of ConverzAI. “This collaboration embodies our shared dedication to driving innovation and accelerating industry-wide transformation, while improving staffing delivery and outcomes for customers of staffing companies. Together, we’re championing a future where the staffing industry can stay ahead of the tech curve, workers thrive, and businesses achieve superior results.”

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, and a special block of rooms is available for ExecuVision attendees—but the deadline to reserve rooms at the ASA ExecuVision group rate is next Friday, Jan. 17.

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.

Can you offer solutions for the challenges that staffing firms face today? ASA is looking for experts in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to share their experience and expertise at the ASA annual convention and expo. The association also is looking for professionals in business, workforce solutions, workplace management, and other disciplines pertinent to the staffing industry to present ASA webinars. As a presenter for ASA, you will have the opportunity to reach out to industry professionals and build lasting connections.

Staffing World^® 2025 takes place Oct. 6–8 in Orlando; slots are available for breakout sessions (60- to 75-minute interactive presentations) and Speed Talks (10-minute talks on topics important to the industry).

Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions are due Jan. 31, and proposals for Staffing World Speed Talks are due May 31. Proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

ASA today announced benefits administration provider Benefits in a Card as the newest member of the association’s corporate partner program.

ASA corporate partnerships represent the highest level of support for the association; its members; and the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. The new alliance with Benefits in a Card will strengthen current association projects and services as well as support future initiatives.

“Benefits in a Card’s innovative and practical services provide critical benefits support to staffing agencies throughout the country,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “We’re excited to work with Benefits in a Card to advance the interests of the staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry in the coming year.”

“The partnership between Benefits in a Card and the American Staffing Association brings together two organizations dedicated to the success and well-being of the staffing industry,” said Carl Stecker, chief executive officer at Benefits in a Card. “This collaboration represents our shared vision for the future: improving retention, streamlining operations, and promoting the health and well-being of temporary workers.”

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. Join the c-suite staffing executives who will be coming together to set their course for 2025, and the staffing industry’s future, Feb. 11–12 in Miami.

Learn what truly makes businesses thrive in challenging times and hear from keynote speaker Jim Collins, named one of the “100 Greatest Living Business Minds” by Forbes, when he delivers 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.

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2025? Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar.

Present a breakout session (60- to 75-minute interactive presentation) or Speed Talk (10-minute talk on a topic important to the industry) at Staffing World 2025, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions are due Jan. 31, and proposals for Staffing World Speed Talks are due May 31.

Present an ASA webinar (60-minute presentation on a topic important to the industry). Webinars take place virtually, usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

There’s only one day left to take advantage of the ASA professional development sale—get a 25% discount on education and certification products and get ahead in 2025. You can save on certification packages, exams, and study materials; the new Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more (except certification renewal fees).

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store before tomorrow using the discount code ASAHOLIDAY24.

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. Join the c-suite staffing executives who will be coming together to set their course for 2025, and the staffing industry’s future, Feb. 11–12, 2025, in Miami.

Learn what truly makes businesses thrive in challenging times and hear from Jim Collins, a legend among the world’s most influential business leaders, when he delivers 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.

Staffing employment edged up in the week of Dec. 9–15, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.3% to a rounded value of 89, where it has hovered for much of the year. Staffing jobs were 8.9% below the same week last year, an improvement over the year-to-year gap of 10.0% observed in the prior week.

New starts grew in the 50th week of the year, rising 8.5% from the prior week. Four in 10 staffing companies (40%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, just shy of the average of 41% for the year.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average inched down from the prior week but held at a rounded value of 88, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Dec. 15 was 9.8% lower than the same period in 2023.

“Staffing employment has been subdued but steady for much of 2024, and that remains true within the final stretch of the year,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “Although momentum is likely to slow toward the end of the month, elevated levels of economic activity could minimize the dip into 2025.”

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