Are you a woman in staffing who wants to be a more compelling leader? At THRIVE Live you’ll gain knowledge for growth by discussing industry-specific topics and learning practical sales and storytelling skills to amplify your value and drive results. It takes place Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, will help you boost your influence, ignite your career, and scale your business. Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success—from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian; social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist Michelle Poler; and author Lisa Bragg. With breakout tracks for chief executive officers, for owners and entrepreneurs, and for the next generation of leaders, there is content for everyone.

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. Staffing World^® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

If you’re a woman in staffing who’s looking to collaborate with a network of peers who will support, challenge, and mentor you in your career growth, come to THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, is the largest in-person meeting of women in the industry—it will help you become a smarter, stronger, and more engaged leader. Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success—from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian; social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist Michelle Poler; and author Lisa Bragg. With breakout tracks for chief executive officers, for owners and entrepreneurs, and for the next generation of leaders, there is content for everyone.

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

In today’s tough economic climate, every dollar you spend must provide clear return on investment, with lasting results. That’s exactly why growth-focused firms will go to Staffing World^® 2025 this fall—the ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 6–8 this year in Orlando, FL. It’s where you’ll find the strategies, insights, connections, and solutions to accelerate growth and stay future-ready.

The sessions you attend, strategic connections you make, and valuable partnerships you establish at Staffing World will deliver unmatched ROI for your firm.

• Master timely, relevant challenges, including artificial intelligence, sales, leadership, mergers and acquisitions, new market growth, and much more
• Gain inspiration and winning strategies from Olympic icon Katie Ledecky (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and Wall Street veteran and Morgan Stanley client adviser Carla Harris (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI)
• Connect with more than 150 industry solution providers so you can compare options, demo new technologies, and find solutions to make confident investments that lead to your firm’s growth

Register now at staffingworld.net. Bring your colleagues and save 15% on full convention passes for each additional attendee from your staffing firm.

National Staffing Employee Week will be held Sept. 8–14, the American Staffing Association announced today. The week celebrates the more than 11 million temporary and contract workers across the U.S. labor market, and will kick off with the announcement of the National Staffing Employee of the Year and sector-specific All-Stars.

Throughout the week, staffing firms, local associations, and industry partners organize events and activities aimed at honoring and recognizing the contributions and achievements of temporary and contract employees in the staffing industry. ASA has developed materials to help members plan their own National Staffing Employee Week festivities—join the celebration on social media using the hashtag #NSEW25, and visit americanstaffing.net to learn more about National Staffing Employee Week, download complimentary resources, and get ideas for ways to celebrate your employees.

Staffing employment experienced a healthy rebound in the week after Independence Day, with the ASA Staffing Index rising to a rounded value of 85. The Index returned to its pre-July-Fourth level almost immediately—in a stark contrast to last year, when the recovery took more than two months. Many staffing companies still cited a holiday as a primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 2.8% lower relative to the same period last year, slightly widening the year-to-year gap observed the previous week.

New starts jumped up in the 28th week of the year, increasing 22.3% from the prior week. More than six in 10 staffing companies (64%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, above the average of 42% so far in 2025.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average increased from the previous week to hold at a rounded value of 84. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending July 13 was 3.9% below the same period in 2024.

“The speed and scale of recovery following the July Fourth dip suggests staffing industry employment has reached its trough, mirroring levels last seen after the Great Recession. Although the staffing industry has yet to see a more comprehensive recovery due to an ongoing freeze in labor market activity, the economy at large still very much has demand for temporary workers,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA.

This week will be used in the July monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Aug. 1.

Almost half (44%) of working U.S. adults believe an active social media presence is more likely to hurt someone’s career than help, while 37% say it’s more likely to be an advantage, according to a new ASA Workforce Monitor^® survey from ASA conducted by The Harris Poll. Not surprisingly, attitudes regarding the benefits and dangers of social media on career prospects found sharp generational contrasts.

“An active social media presence has the ability to make or break years of hard work in the blink of an eye,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “While younger generations may see social media as a platform for personal expression as well as a tool to advance their careers, it’s important to keep in mind that any post you make will likely be seen by potential employers.”

The news comes at a time when seven out of 10 employers admit to using social media sites to research job seekers, with 57% of those saying they’ve found materials that caused them to move away from a candidate.

The past few years have not been easy ones for the industry—so your budget needs to deliver real results. Attending Staffing World^® is a smart investment that can pay for itself—and accelerate your firm’s growth long after the event is over.

Find out how to quantify the return on investment for attending the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL—use the free Staffing World ROI Tool Kit from ASA.

Staffing World delivers the strategy, insights, and leadership skills you need to accelerate growth, including

• Olympic champion Katie Ledecky presenting a keynote on setting “impossible” goals to achieve growth and success (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.)
• Wall Street veteran Carla Harris delivering a keynote on strategies for maximizing your influence and success and expecting to win (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI)
• The expo hall featuring more than 150 exhibitors, Tech Talks, and Speed Talks
• Exclusive author meet-and-greets, book signings with speakers (including Ledecky), and peer networking opportunities

Register now at staffingworld.net to invest in yourself and your team—you’ll save 15% on full registration packages for additional attendees.

For many women leaders, the pressure to be strong, composed, and resilient is constant—often as they’re facing unequal expectations, limited representation at the top, and the weight of proving themselves over and over. THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, exists to offer the professional growth that women staffing leaders need now. It takes place Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

When you’re leading or aspiring to lead a team in these times of uncertainty, don’t go it alone—find the community that’s ready to support you. Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success—from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian, delivering the opening keynote presentation “Women’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship”; social entrepreneur Michelle Poler, offering the keynote presentation “Fear Less; Do More”; and author Lisa Bragg, presenting the activation session “From Hidden to Heard: Courage, Self-Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling.”

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive for more information and to register. Staffing World^® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

There have been many challenges facing the staffing industry over the past few years, but now it is time to accelerate growth. That’s why you should join your peers at Staffing World^® 2025 this fall. The ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL.

Preview the high-impact, executive-level sessions; expo events; and networking opportunities that will help you lead through change, scale growth, and stay future-ready:

• On day one, kick things off with the opening keynote by Olympic legend Katie Ledecky on pushing past limits and turning bold goals into results (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.), then connect with industry peers at the welcome mixer and tour the expo to find solutions that can boost your margins right now.
• On day two, participate in panels and breakout sessions designed to help you sharpen your competitive edge by exploring artificial intelligence strategy, leading through uncertainty, building sales culture, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and more.
• On day three, finish strong at the closing keynote by Wall Street powerhouse Carla Harris on building influence, navigating challenges, and accelerating growth (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI). Then dive into focused sessions covering culture-first leadership, compliance updates, sales team growth, market trends, next-gen operating systems, and more.

Visit staffingworld.net to learn more and register—and bring your team to save 15% on full registration packages for additional attendees.

For many women leaders, the pressure to be strong, composed, and resilient is constant—even as they face unequal expectations, limited representation at the top, and the need to keep proving themselves over and over. THRIVE Live is where women in staffing can connect with people who understand the challenges of leading a team in these times of uncertainty. This year’s event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 5–6 in Orlando, FL.

Get practical tools and strategies that will help you lead with more confidence and clarity; gain fresh perspectives from accomplished and inspiring speakers like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian, author Lisa Bragg and branding strategist Michelle Poler; and share stories with women (and allies) facing the same pressures you do.

Don’t miss out on joining the community where your challenges are understood and your wins are celebrated—visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. Staffing World^® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.