Staffing industry executives from around the world will converge in Toronto May 12–13 for the World Employment Conference 2026, presented by the World Employment Confederation and the Association of Canadian Search, Employment, and Staffing Services.

The event gives members, partners, and stakeholders of the World Employment Confederation the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurs to staffing industry experts, network with staffing industry leaders and rising stars, explore innovative and revolutionary workforce solutions, and more. To get details and register, visit wec2026.acsess.org.

ASA members can now access the latest issue of Staffing Law digest as a digital edition.

This issue includes articles about results ASA has achieved for the industry from its legislative advocacy strategy, how midterm elections will influence legislative agendas, and the rapid expansion of state statutes that expand upon the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.

Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Law digest, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—First Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2026 to share current trends, research insights, and updates on legislative issues affecting the industry right now. Plus you’ll hear an interview with YUPRO Placement chief executive officer Michelle Sims.

All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Are you looking for strategies to improve sales communication, overcome client objections, and use technology to support both recruiting and business development efforts? Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “AI Meets Business Development to Solve Professional–Managerial Challenges.” It takes place Wednesday, April 29, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Erica Amendola of Randstad and Larry Marion, CSP, of AtWork Group. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—First Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2026 to share current trends, research insights, and updates on legislative issues affecting the industry right now. Plus you’ll hear an interview with YUPRO Placement chief executive officer Michelle Sims.

All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Are you leading a health care staffing firm and trying to figure out how to adjust your sales approach, communicate your value, and rebuild trust while facing the challenges of regulatory pressure, managed service provider and vendor management system constraints, and shifting client expectations?

Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “Health Care Staffing at a Crossroads: Rebuilding Trust, Value, and Sustainability.” It takes place Thursday, April 16, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Ziba Alizadeh, CSP, and by Stefanie Murphy of National Recruiting Consultants. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

The ASA board of directors, staff, and thriving member community welcome these new member staffing companies, which joined ASA during the week ending March 22:

BridgeVoice Interpreters
Forney, TX
TransGlobal Energy Inc.
Leland, NC

Although staffing firms operating in California face disproportionate exposure to class actions and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act, recent PAGA reforms change the risk landscape and create a meaningful opportunity for employers to reduce PAGA penalties if they can demonstrate a structured, proactive wage and hour compliance program.

Learn how your firm can design a compliance program that meets the new standard during the ASA webinar “PAGA Reform in California: From Million-Dollar Mayhem to Meaningful Penalty Reduction.” It takes place Thursday, April 2, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Sponsored by Staffing GC, an ASA legal sponsor.

All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Are you looking for staffing employment and payroll statistics for the states where you operate? ASA just released new fact sheets that illustrate the economic contributions of the staffing industry at the state level. Each fact sheet includes average weekly and annual data on employment, demographics, earnings, and more.

View and download the new state fact sheets at americanstaffing.net. Questions? Email research@americanstaffing.net or call 703-253-2048.

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

• Improving employee engagement by listening
• Navigating insurance requirements for government contracts
• Sourcing candidates in a “low-hire, low-fire” labor market

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.