Get ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders, make strategic connections, and gain unparalleled insights at the staffing and recruiting industry’s biggest, most comprehensive learning and networking event—Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

Check out the newly released Staffing World Advance Program for details about the learning opportunities—more than 40 sessions in four focused learning areas—and make your plans to experience Staffing World and create your best future.

Go to staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available.

Join leading women in staffing at THRIVE Live, Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN. ASA has just announced that entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and former sports agent Molly Fletcher will be the keynote presenter to kick off the second day of the event.

Fletcher and ASA have a gift for ASA members—a completely free copy of her new book Dynamic Drive, which will be released in early September. A limited number of books are available. To receive your copy, provide your shipping information on this form.

In her book, Fletcher invites you to challenge the status quo and redefine your understanding of drive so that you can achieve greater fulfillment and success. It’s a holistic approach that connects you with your purpose, allowing you to engage in consistent and meaningful growth, overcome challenges with a newfound resilience and invigorated sense of purpose, and commit to a relentless pursuit of personal and professional improvement. This isn’t just another self-help theory; Dynamic Drive is your practical guide to sculpting resilience and unlocking your true potential.

THRIVE Live is presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. Visit americanstaffing.net for more information and to register.

ASA is excited to announce a new networking opportunity at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention, Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN. This exclusive event, StaffingPAC 2024: An Evening With Industry Luminaries, will take place on Wednesday Oct. 23, at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The event will benefit StaffingPAC, the association’s political action committee.

Attendees will experience an unforgettable night of networking and entertainment, including a behind-the-scenes look at how country music hits are made. To receive an invitation to this one-of-a-kind event, individuals must make an industry leader or all-star level personal contribution to StaffingPAC. ASA members who have not previously contributed to StaffingPAC at those levels can attend by making a $250 contribution at staffingpac.net.

To learn more and register for Staffing World, visit staffingworld.net. If you’re already registered for Staffing World, contact Toby Malara at tmalara@americanstaffing.net to secure your spot at this unique event. Special thanks to ASA corporate partner World Wide Specialty for its support of this event.

National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9–15 and will kick off with the official announcement of the 2025 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars (this year, finalists will be announced prior to the winners).

During National Staffing Employee Week, ASA member companies, local associations, and industry partners will host events and activities aimed at honoring their greatest asset: their temporary and contract employees. These celebrations will include award ceremonies, appreciation luncheons, and social media campaigns showcasing the stories and successes of staffing employees.

ASA has developed materials to help members plan their own National Staffing Employee Week festivities—visit americanstaffing.net/nsew to find answers to your questions about National Staffing Employee Week, download resources, and get ideas about how to celebrate your employees.

Join a community of driven women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth at THRIVE Live this fall. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN.

Some of the insightful, impactful speakers you won’t want to miss include

• Shelley Paxton (former chief marketing officer at Harley-Davidson and a best-selling author), Opening Keynote Presentation—I Quit So You Don’t Have to: Life and Leadership Lessons I Wish I Had Known Sooner
• Christine Sandman Stone (chief executive officer and founder of Deliver at Scale), Executive Breakout Session—Getting Sh*t Done: Modern Leadership to Deliver at a New Scale
• Karla Dougherty (principal at Butler Street), Emerging Leader Breakout Session—Lost in Translation: Leadership Communication

Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net/thrive by Sept. 21—rates will increase after that date. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Avionté, ClearEdge, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, and Sense.

Are you ready to create your best future alongside the industry’s brightest leaders? You’ll make strategic connections and gain unparalleled insights at the staffing and recruiting industry’s biggest, most comprehensive learning and networking event—Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

Check out the newly released Staffing World Advance Program for details about the learning opportunities—more than 40 sessions in four focused learning areas—and make your plans to experience Staffing World and create your best future.

Go to staffingworld.net for more information and to register at the lowest rate available.

ASA congratulates the eight recipients of the association’s prestigious Women in Leadership scholarship, announced today. Established in 2020, the Women in Leadership scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a career in the staffing and recruiting industry. This year, the scholarship program fielded the largest number of applications in its history. The scholarship covers the registration fees for recipients to attend THRIVE Live (Oct. 21–22 in Nashville, TN) and Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 22–24 in Nashville).

“This year’s Women in Leadership scholarship recipients represent the future of our industry, showcasing remarkable potential and unwavering commitment to advancing their careers in staffing,” said Brenna Barnett, chair of the Women in Leadership scholarship program taskforce. “The Women in Leadership scholarship program is designed to support and empower these talented women, providing them with invaluable opportunities to network, learn, and grow. We are confident that this program will help them take the next significant step in their professional journeys.”

These scholarships are made possible with the generous support of donors to the ASA Foundation. In 2023 and 2024, notable donations were received in memory of Marietta Vickrey and Loretta Penn—two women who inspired many staffing industry leaders. ASA honors Vickrey’s and Penn’s legacies, which funded numerous scholarships this year. To see a complete list of donors and to support the Women in Leadership scholarship program, visit americanstaffing.net.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2024 is now open; members recently received a survey link in their email. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 23 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.

Only the American Staffing Association delivers the staffing and recruiting industry’s biggest, most comprehensive learning and networking event—Staffing World^®, which this year takes place Oct. 22–24 in Nashville, TN.

At the ASA annual convention and expo you’ll hear from innovative keynote speakers and learn from some of the top thought leaders in the industry.

Going to Staffing World is a smart investment—one that will pay dividends for you and the future of your business. Visit staffingworld.net to get the details and then register at the lowest rate available.

National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9–15 and begins with the official announcement of the 2025 National Staffing Employee of the Year and industry All-Stars.

During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and industry partners will organize a series of events and activities aimed at honoring their greatest asset: their temporary and contract employees. ASA has developed materials to help members plan their own National Staffing Employee Week festivities—visit americanstaffing.net/nsew to find information about National Staffing Employee Week, download resources, and get ideas for ways to celebrate your temporary and contract employees.