Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community to share strategies, make connections, and find solutions that accelerate growth.

Don’t miss out on the incredible keynote speakers, informative educational sessions, and inspiring networking events—Staffing World takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Register now to take advantage of the lowest rates available. Learn more at americanstaffing.net.

The staffing industry continued its postpandemic expansion in 2022 as U.S. staffing companies employed an average of more than 2.8 million temporary and contract workers per week, according to the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. This marks an increase of 2.9% from 2.7 million workers per week in 2021, as the industry continues its recovery from the pandemic-induced low of just over two million workers per week in the second quarter of 2020.

During all of 2022, staffing companies hired a total of 14.6 million temporary and contract employees, up from the 14.1 million hired in 2021. The average length of employment with a staffing agency was largely unchanged from 10.1 weeks in 2021 to 10.0 weeks in 2022.

Total annual sales for the staffing industry totaled $159.1 billion in 2022, an increase of 10.3% from $144.2 billion in 2021 and a new record high.

“Through a year marked by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, the staffing industry remained a bright spot in the economy,” said Richard Wahlquist, ASA president and chief executive officer. “The staffing industry is very proud of the role it played in the past year in helping more than 14 and a half million job seekers connect with meaningful work. And with nearly two job openings for every unemployed person in America, staffing companies continue to play an extremely important role in helping American businesses fill millions of job openings with the qualified they need.”

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 ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. Make sure your business, including your HR directors, recruiters, and managers, is prepared for the legal challenges that lie ahead—and ready for new opportunities—by taking part in educational sessions developed by the ASA legal team in partnership with top employment law attorneys and experts.

The 2023 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net to register at the lowest rate available—registration rates increase by more than $200 per person after today. Plus, you can save even more when you register more than five people from your company. Register now >>

Get ready for THRIVE Virtual, a half-day virtual event presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. This powerful program featuring inspiring women leaders from throughout the staffing industry happens Thursday, April 27, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Eastern time—but rates will increase after tomorrow, March 17.

Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net. The 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.