Get ahead in 2025 by taking advantage of the ASA professional development sale, which runs through Dec. 31. Get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; the new Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code ASAHOLIDAY24, by Dec. 31.

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.

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). As a presenter for ASA, you will have the opportunity to reach out to industry professionals and build lasting connections. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions are due Jan. 31, and proposals for Staffing World Speed Talks are due May 31.

ASA webinars, which take place virtually (usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays), are typically 60 minutes long. Proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

ExecuVision 2025 is your chance to join 200 c-suite staffing executives who will be coming together to set their course for 2025 and the staffing industry’s future. This event is where strategy meets action and where the best insights are shared among peers. With Jim Collins, legendary business mind, delivering an exclusive leadership masterclass, this is your chance to learn what truly makes businesses thrive in challenging times.

It takes place Feb. 11–12, 2025, in Miami—and it’s limited to 200 attendees, so 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.

A legend among the world’s most influential business leaders, Jim Collins will be at ExecuVision, Feb. 11–12, 2025, 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 ahead in 2025 by taking advantage of the ASA professional development sale—starting right now and continuing through the end of this year. You’ll get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; the new Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code ASAHOLIDAY24, by Dec. 31.

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.

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). As a presenter for ASA, you will have the opportunity to reach out to industry professionals and build lasting connections. Proposals for Staffing World breakout sessions are due Jan. 31, and proposals for Staffing World Speed Talks are due May 31.

ASA webinars, which take place virtually (usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays), are typically 60 minutes long. Proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to celebrating the power of generosity. As a vital part of the staffing community, your support has the power to transform the lives of emerging leaders and provide access to the professional tools and resources they need to grow and succeed.

The ASA Foundation is committed to creating and supporting opportunities that make a real difference in the lives of individuals within the staffing industry—like the Women in Leadership scholarship program, which helps talented women in staffing unlock their full potential and reach new heights in their careers.

Support the staffing industry by helping to ensure that these programs continue to thrive—make a donation at americanstaffing.net/foundation.

The Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, has just been released by ASA. This year’s edition is bigger and better than ever—with more than double the data—to help you understand where the U.S. staffing and recruiting industry is now, evaluate where it’s headed, and customize your strategic planning appropriately.

Go to americanstaffing.net/playbook to learn what you need to know about the U.S. economy and the staffing and recruiting industry—and find out how you can make the most of this business intelligence. The newly expanded playbook website features downloadable graphics, videos, and more.

Staffing employment inched down during the week of Nov. 11–17, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing by 0.2% to a rounded value of 89. Staffing jobs were down 11.4% compared with the same week last year, widening the gap by nearly a percentage point from 10.5% the previous week. Staffing companies listed no one primary factor that prevented further growth.

New starts fell in the 46th week of the year, decreasing 11.6% from the prior week. Close to half of all staffing companies (45%) reported gains in new assignments week-to-week, equal to this year’s per-week average.

“A meager dip below baseline levels suggests more sideways momentum in staffing employment. The lack of growth or further erosion in staffing employment for much of 2024 affirms that employers recognize the unique value provided by temporary workers and the staffing industry but must wait to take advantage of it due to increased economic turbulence,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “With the holiday season fast approaching and the seasonal fluctuations that accompany it, the ASA Staffing Index may not rebound back to baseline until next year.”

This week will be used in the November monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dec. 6.

Get ahead in 2025 by taking advantage of the ASA professional development sale—starting right now and continuing through the end of this year. You’ll get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; the new Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code ASAHOLIDAY24, by Dec. 31.