The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 is open now. 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. There are no fees to participate.

Visit americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey to view the questionnaire and register to take the survey. 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 Feb. 27 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth 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 Feb. 27 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

There are no fees to participate—register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey.

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference takes place May 7–8 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. It is the must-attend legal and compliance event for staffing leaders, featuring practical, staffing-specific guidance on topics such as immigration and Form I-9 compliance, using artificial intelligence in recruiting, fraud prevention, worker classification, and more.

Take a look at the session descriptions for the details, and visit staffinglawconference.net for more information. You can save more than $200 when you register by March 6.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Feb. 27 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.

There are just a few days left for you to submit a proposal for a breakout session at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, which this year takes place Oct. 12–14.

Staffing and recruiting professionals will gather in Denver to explore new opportunities, the latest tips and tools, and groundbreaking strategies in a rapidly evolving industry. There are still spots available for interactive breakout sessions on topics essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry—but proposals are due Jan. 31.

Proposals for Demo Stage talks are due May 31, and proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

There are just a few days left for you to submit a proposal for a breakout session at Staffing World^®, which this year takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver.

At the ASA annual convention and expo, staffing and recruiting professionals will gather to explore new opportunities, the latest tips and tools, and groundbreaking strategies in a rapidly evolving industry. There are still spots available for interactive breakout sessions on topics essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry—but proposals must be received by Jan. 31.

Proposals for Demo Stage talks are due May 31, and proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

ASA is looking for subject matter experts in the staffing industry to share their experience and expertise with the ASA community at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 12–14 in Denver. Submit a proposal for a Staffing World breakout session—an interactive presentation between 60 and 75 minutes long—by Jan. 31.

ASA also is accepting proposals for Staffing World Demo Stage talks—10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions—until May 31. Proposals for ASA Webinars—virtual programs, typically 60 minutes long—are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth 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 Feb. 27 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.

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? Apply today for your chance to present an ASA webinar or speak at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo.

Staffing World 2026 takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver. Submit your proposal for a breakout session (an interactive presentation between 60 and 75 minutes long—proposals are due Jan. 31) or Demo Stage talk (a 10-minute presentation about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions—proposals are due May 31).

ASA webinars are 60-minute virtual programs on topics important to the industry, generally held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Proposals are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

U.S. staffing companies employed an average of just under two million temporary and contract workers per week in the third quarter of 2025—an increase of 6,400 workers from the second quarter—according to the American Staffing Association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. While staffing employment edged up 0.3% from the second quarter, staffing sales declined 1.3% during the same period and were down 8.5% from the third quarter of 2024, a slight deterioration from the 8.0% year-to-year decline recorded in the previous quarter.