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The Industry’s Event for Women Leaders Is Nearly Here

THRIVE Live is designed for women leaders in staffing looking for practical strategies to accelerate growth—personally and professionally. Presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group and supported by its sponsors, it takes place Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Check out the schedule and get ready to join leading women in staffing for this engaging event. Your THRIVE Live registration includes entry to the first day of Staffing World®, which continues through Oct. 8 at the same location in Orlando. Register online at americanstaffing.net/thrive.

Get Ready for THRIVE Live 2025—Hotel Savings End Tomorrow

As a woman in staffing who’s ready to sharpen your skills and amplify your voice, get ready to become a stronger leader by attending THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group and supported by its sponsors. THRIVE Live is designed for women leaders in staffing looking for practical strategies to accelerate growth—personally and professionally.

It takes place Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL—and your THRIVE Live registration includes entry to the first day of Staffing World®, which continues through Oct. 8 at the same location in Orlando. But tomorrow is the deadline for securing special room rates. Go to staffingworld.net to learn more and register.

Coming to Staffing World Next Month? Make Your Hotel Reservation Now

As you face challenges, including economic volatility, disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, and regulatory uncertainty, get ready to master what’s next at Staffing World® 2025. You’ll gain clear, actionable frameworks designed for staffing’s fast-paced environment, plus networking opportunities to help you expand your community and access to more than 150 trusted, cutting-edge industry solutions providers to help you accelerate growth.

It takes place Oct. 6–8 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL—but the deadline for securing special room rates is this Friday. Go to staffingworld.net to learn more, and then register to secure your spot at Staffing World.

Meet the 2026 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars—It’s National Staffing Employee Week

Senior copywriting contractor Nichole Dubil of Cella by Randstad Digital is the 2026 National Staffing Employee of the Year. The announcement marks the beginning of National Staffing Employee Week, which runs this year from Sept. 8 to 14 and highlights the achievements of the millions of temporary and contract employees hired by U.S. staffing agencies each year.

Dubil will be formally honored and celebrated by staffing industry professionals from around the country at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL. She is also the Professional-Managerial Sector All-Star—learn more about her and the other National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Stars at americanstaffing.net. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program is sponsored by StaffPRO3, a division of PMC Insurance Group.

Join Women Leaders Next Month at THRIVE

The future of staffing is being shaped by women who lead with influence, vision, and purpose—and THRIVE Live is where they come together—Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Hear from inspiring speakers, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers and experts who know what it takes to lead in staffing.

Your THRIVE Live registration also includes entry to the Staffing World® opening keynote session featuring Olympic champion Katie Ledecky (sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) followed by the Staffing World Expo Grand Opening. Staffing World is Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive for more information and to register.

2026 National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Star Finalists Named

Ahead of National Staffing Employee Week, ASA today announced nine National Staffing Employee of the Year All-Star Finalists. An All-Star Finalist is an outstanding temporary or contract employee whose career exemplifies the staffing industry’s ability to help job seekers bridge to permanent employment, access new careers, or attain job flexibility.

The 2026 National Employee of the Year, and sector-specific All-Stars, will be revealed Monday, Sept. 8, at the start of National Staffing Employee Week. See the full list of finalists at americanstaffing.net.

Register for Staffing World Now—Savings End Tomorrow

Get the advantages your staffing firm needs right now at Staffing World®—the sessions and networking opportunities at the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, have been strategically developed around key industry trends. Over the course of just three days you’ll gain access to the conversations, tools, and expert insights you need to turn your biggest challenges—including economic volatility, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, and ways to grow your business—into opportunities.

Go to staffingworld.net and reserve your spot by tomorrow to secure the best rate available. Bring your colleagues and save 15% on full convention passes for each additional attendee from your staffing firm.

Come to THRIVE Live and Hear What’s Next for Women in Staffing—Savings End Friday

Amplify your voice and drive results as a woman in staffing by attending THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. THRIVE Live is supported by the sponsors of the ASA women in leadership interest group.

Plus, your THRIVE Live registration also includes entry to the first day of Staffing World®—attend the opening keynote session featuring Olympic champion Katie Ledecky (sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and the Staffing World Expo Grand Opening. Staffing World is Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

Register for both events by Aug. 29 for the best rate available.

ASA Staffing Index: Staffing Employment Edges Down in August

Staffing employment edged down during the week of Aug. 11–17, with the ASA Staffing Index holding at a rounded value of 88. Staffing jobs were 1.9% lower compared with the same period last year, widening the 1.1% year-to-year gap observed the previous week. New starts also decreased, down 7.2% from the prior week; 36% of staffing companies reported gains in new assignments week to week, below the average of 42% so far in 2025. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Aug. 17 was 1.2% below the same period in 2024.