Staffing employment rose slightly in the week of April 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.1% but holding at a rounded value of 97. Several staffing companies mentioned a holiday as a barrier preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were 6.8% below the same week last year.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average nudged down from the prior week but held at a rounded value of 98, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending April 16 was 7.1% lower than the same period in 2022.

New starts in the 15th week of the year increased by 2.5% from the prior week. Four in 10 staffing companies (40%) reported week-to-week gains in new assignments.

“Staffing employment has softened since the beginning of February, but current levels still remain above those seen in 2021,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

This week will be used in the April monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics May 5.

THRIVE Virtual—the premier event for women leaders in the staffing industry looking to elevate their skills and connect with other women in leadership positions—takes place this Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Don’t miss your chance to network with the impressive lineup of speakers brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group—the event is nearly sold out. Register now at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 19 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data. There are no fees to participate.

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.

THRIVE Virtual—the premier event for women leaders in the staffing industry looking to elevate their skills and connect with other women in leadership positions—takes place Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Don’t miss your chance to network with the impressive lineup of speakers, including bestselling author and certified professional career coach Joyel Crawford, former U.S. Women’s National Soccer team member Joanna Lohman, Kia Young, Pamela Green, and others.

THRIVE Virtual, brought to you by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, is next Thursday, but it’s almost sold out. Register now at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Care Awards, ASA Elevate Awards, and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 19.

• The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies.
• The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.
• The ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program honors individuals nominated by ASA member companies who best exemplify one or more of the staffing industry’s key messages—bridge and flexibility.

Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.

This week is National Volunteer Week, first established by presidential proclamation in 1974 to honor the nation’s volunteers and to encourage volunteerism. ASA succeeds because of its volunteers, and this is an ideal time for the association to celebrate and thank the many volunteers who contribute their time and share their expertise with the association throughout the year to advance the industry and ASA.

Volunteering with ASA provides many benefits—including the opportunity to network with your peers, learn about trends and best practices, develop leadership skills, and build upon your experiences and knowledge. If you’re interested in getting involved, go to americanstaffing.net to learn about available volunteer opportunities, or email volunteer@americanstaffing.net for more information.

Learn from and connect with inspiring women leaders during THRIVE Virtual, Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. The program, featuring inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry, is presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Bullhorn, ClearlyRated, and Essential StaffCARE, and by Assurance, ClearEdge Marketing, Mee Derby, Sense, Textkernel, WorkLlama, and WorkN.

The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship Program aims to raise the visibility of women in the staffing industry as well as provide scholarships that cover registration fees for Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo (Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC), as well as the THRIVE: Women in Leadership preconvention program (Oct. 2–3 in Charlotte).

ASA will award scholarships to rising stars who are committed to a career in staffing and have shown career growth potential. Find out more and submit your application at americanstaffing.net—applications are due May 22.

The 2023 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. At the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies, you’ll hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics—including during the newly added Special Session: Health Care Staffing—Combating the Legal and Legislative Issues Ahead.

Led by Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum, Esq., health care staffing expert and partner with Akerman LLP, with ASA vice president of government relations Toby Malara, Esq., this special session is open to all—regardless of whether your company focuses on health care staffing. Learn about federal and state efforts to regulate staffing agencies with health care lines of business, top legal issues in health care staffing, and best practices for compliance and growth. The session takes place Wednesday, May 17, before the conference begins, and is included with your registration.

Register at staffinglawconference.net to reserve your spot—register more than five people from your company to get a 15% discount on the total.

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Care Awards, ASA Elevate Awards, and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 19.

• The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social responsibility initiatives among ASA member companies.
• The ASA Elevate Awards recognize outstanding, innovative, and effective work-based learning programs that train, reskill, and upskill temporary and contract talent.
• The ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program honors individuals nominated by ASA member companies who best exemplify one or more of the staffing industry’s key messages—bridge and flexibility.

Being named as one of the best in the industry is a valuable tool your company can use to sell to clients and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards.