Following a sharp decline the week prior due to the Fourth of July holiday, staffing employment surged in the week of July 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 7.6% to a rounded value of 101. A few staffing companies listed a holiday as a barrier preventing further growth. Staffing jobs were 5.4% below the same week last year.

New starts in the 28th week of the year grew 26.1% from the prior week as nearly two-thirds of staffing companies (63%) reported gains in new assignments week to week.

“While temporary and contract hiring has fallen since last year, it’s still above prepandemic levels,” said Tim Hulley, ASA assistant director of research.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average held steady at a rounded value of 98, and temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending July 16 was 6.4% lower than the same period in 2022.

This week, containing the 12th day of the month, will be used in the July monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Aug. 4.

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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 second quarter of 2023 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 Aug. 25 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey 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.

Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, gymnast, business owner, health and wellness advocate, and sports ambassador; former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (known as “Coach K“), who also led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals; artificial intelligence expert Paul Zikopoulos, vice president of cognitive data systems for IBM—these inspiring leaders and business visionaries who will be keynote presenters at Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo. The opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs.

The industry’s premier learning and networking event takes place Oct. 3–5 this year at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. You’ll want to be there to experience more than 30 educational sessions in 12 major content categories, the industry’s largest expo, and more.

Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register at the lowest rate available.

Is your company poised for maximum growth in the year ahead? Do you know how to navigate a changing market and how to capitalize on consumer trends? The Staffing World^® agenda is packed with interactive, insightful sessions to help you overcome obstacles and grow your business—there’s no other event in the staffing and recruiting industry like it.

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The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Aug. 25—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.

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.

Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business owner, you’ll find valuable insights, networking opportunities, and inspiration to accelerate your firm’s growth at Staffing World^® 2023, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC.

Session descriptions are available online. Visit staffingworld.net for details about the learning opportunities—more than 30 sessions in 12 major content categories—and make your plans to get together with the brightest minds in the staffing community at the ASA annual convention and expo this fall. Visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.

Are you ready for Staffing World^®, the industry’s biggest event? The ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, will give you the chance to choose among more than 30 learning sessions in 12 major content categories—including business development, talent management, technology, and more.

Among the new learning opportunities this year are preconvention programs that will take place before the convention begins:

• THRIVE Live (presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group)
• Staffing Firm Owners Masterclass
• Recruiting Masterclass

These preconvention programs take place Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3; separate registration is required. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register.

National Staffing Employee Week, the annual celebration that honors the invaluable contributions of temporary and contract employees in the staffing industry across the nation, will take place Sept. 11–17.

During National Staffing Employee Week, local associations and industry partners will organize a series of events and activities aimed at honoring and recognizing the valuable contributions and achievements of temporary and contract employees. The week kicks off with the official announcement of the 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year, along with All-Stars identified in major economic sectors.

“National Staffing Employee Week is a time for the staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry to celebrate the millions of outstanding temporary and contract employees who—every day—contribute to American productivity and the overall economic well-being of our economy,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “During the second week of September, we invite all businesses, organizations, and staffing firms across the country to recognize the temporary and contract workers who are making a difference in their organizations.”

Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, gymnast, business owner, health and wellness advocate, and sports ambassador; former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (known as “Coach K“), who also led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals; artificial intelligence expert Paul Zikopoulos, vice president of cognitive data systems for IBM—these inspiring leaders and business visionaries who will be keynote presenters at Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo. The opening keynote presentation is sponsored by World Wide Specialty Programs.

The industry’s premier learning and networking event takes place Oct. 3–5 this year at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. You’ll want to be there to experience more than 30 educational sessions in 12 major content categories, the industry’s largest expo, and more.

Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register at the lowest rate available.