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ASA Demo Day Today—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the next ASA Demo Day. It takes place today from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. Get live, virtual demonstrations from technology solution providers in the staffing and recruiting industry—this Demo Day will feature presentations by Sloane Barbour and Jamie Leo of Engin, Jamie Evenson and Nate Evenson of Najaxa Software, and Annemarie Schomaker of ASA corporate partner Bullhorn.

To learn more and register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Register Now for ASA THRIVE Virtual—Propel Your Career Forward

Connections that propel careers forward are at the heart of ASA THRIVE Virtual 2026—a focused, high-impact event designed for women in the staffing industry, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, strengthen your voice, and advance your career, this event is for you.

At this half-day online event—happening next Thursday, April 23, 12 noon–5 p.m. Eastern time—you’ll experience

  • Opening keynote speaker Jenny Wood, a former Google executive and best-selling author
  • A panel discussion on generational perspectives about adoption of technology and artificial intelligence
  • Concurrent breakout sessions on content and networking for executives—or for emerging leaders

The THRIVE Virtual agenda is designed to pack practical leadership insights, forward-focused strategies, and meaningful peer connections into a single, concentrated afternoon. 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 Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

ASA Demo Day This Week—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the next ASA Demo Day. It takes place this Thursday, April 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time. This is a chance to hear from a select group of top technology solution providers in the staffing and recruiting industry, who will give live, virtual demonstrations and present innovative solutions designed specifically for staffing and recruiting firms.

This Demo Day will feature presentations by Sloane Barbour and Jamie Leo of Engin, Jamie Evenson and Nate Evenson of Najaxa Software, and Annemarie Schomaker of ASA corporate partner Bullhorn. To learn more and register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Make Your Travel Plans Today for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference takes place May 7–8 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, and ASA has reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees at a special group rate. The rate is only available for reservations made by tomorrow, April 14, or until the block is full—whichever happens first.

The conference brings 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.

Get insight into enforcement trends affecting staffing, practical strategies to reduce litigation exposure, frameworks for aligning compliance with day-to-day operations, and more—learn about the scheduled sessions, make your travel plans, and then go to staffinglawconference.net to register.

THRIVE Virtual Is Happening This Month—There’s Still Time to Register

In just a couple of weeks, be part of THRIVE virtual, a half-day online experience designed for women in staffing who are ready to sharpen their skills, strengthen their voice, and advance their career. In a single afternoon, you’ll experience

  • Inspiring speakers—learn about the new rules of teamwork, how different generations are using technology at work, and more
  • Targeted education—choose speed talks and breakout sessions for where you are in your career…and where you’re headed
  • Real connections—network and brainstorm with women leaders and maybe find your next mentor, collaborator, best friend, or biggest cheerleader

THRIVE virtual, presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, will equip you with effective growth strategies to propel your career and position you for continued success. It takes place Thursday, April 23, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to secure your spot now.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

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 first quarter of 2026 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 May 27 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

One Month Remaining: Don’t Miss the Industry’s Premier Compliance Event

In just one month, the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference will bring together the nation’s leading experts in employment law, compliance issues, and human resources to address the industry’s most pressing topics—including artificial intelligence in recruiting, fraud protection, Form I-9 compliance, and much more.

This two-day event, May 7–8 in Washington, DC, will deliver critical information for staffing professionals, HR executives, compliance managers, recruiters, owners, and attorneys. Visit staffinglawconference.net to register.

Maximize your conference experience by adding the health care staffing preconference program that takes place May 6, 1–5 p.m., sponsored by engin. Separate registration is required, and preconference program attendees must be registered for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference.

Regulations Are Changing—Learn How to Mitigate Risk at the 2026 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference

The regulatory landscape is shifting quickly. New enforcement priorities, evolving accommodation requirements, tax policy changes, and social media liability all are reshaping how staffing companies operate. The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference delivers the solutions you need to protect your business and grow strategically.

Come to the Grand Hyatt Washington, in Washington, DC, May 7–8 for practical, staffing-specific guidance to safeguard your company on topics such as federal and state enforcement trends, immigration and Form I-9 compliance, using AI tools responsibly, protecting data and client relationships, and more.

Maximize your conference experience by adding the Health Care Staffing Compliance Preconference program, sponsored by engin, which takes place May 6. Separate registration is required, and preconference program attendees must be registered for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference. Visit staffinglawconference.net to register.

Staffing Employment and Sales Rebound in Fourth Quarter

U.S. staffing companies employed an average of two million temporary and contract workers per week in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the American Staffing Association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey—up by 65,000 workers from the third quarter. A decline in year-to-year total staffing employment narrowed to 6.1% in the fourth quarter, an improvement from a year-to-year decline of 7.5% recorded in the third quarter.

There Are Still Opportunities Available to Share Your Expertise With Industry Peers in 2026

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. As a presenter for ASA, you will have the opportunity to reach out to industry professionals and build lasting connections.

Apply to present on the expo hall stage at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 12–14 in Denver. Proposals for 10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions are due May 31—visit americanstaffing.net/presenters to start your submission.

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. Proposals for 60-minute virtual programs are accepted on an ongoing basis—visit americanstaffing.net/presenters to start your submission.