The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Dec. 28.

Tideline Staffing East
Vero Beach, FL

Staffing industry executives from around the globe will converge in Toronto this spring for the World Employment Conference 2026, presented May 12–13 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.

In observance of New Year’s Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Staffing Today will return Friday, Jan. 2.

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:

• Best job boards for recruiters and hiring managers
• Taking care of yourself in 2026
• What’s working to recruit candidates

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.

The start of 2026 will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you start strong in the new year, improve sales and revenue, and more.

Jan. 12—”ASA Interactive Masterclass Series, Session 1: Unlock Your Sales Potential With Tom Erb“
In the first session of the exclusive ASA Interactive Masterclass Series, designed to transform your approach to sales through a highly interactive and engaging learning environment, Tom Erb will help you articulate your unique market differentiators and discuss how to develop effective sales strategies.

Jan. 12—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | January 2026“
When the next installment of this monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—resumes, the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

Jan. 13—”Sales and Marketing Alignment to Boost Productivity and Revenue Growth“
Learn what distinguishes staffing firms that are growing—sales and marketing alignment—and how you firm can realign the sales and marketing functions into a collaborative lead generation and selling machine. Tom Kosnick of Visus Group and Yvonne McAteer of Outpace Digital Marketing will share specific strategies for improving sales and marketing productivity.

Jan. 15—”Communicating Your Vision and Goals to Get Your People Into Action in 2026“
Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. offers tactics for developing your goals and strategy, communicating your vision and goals to your team, and motivating your team to work toward the same vision.

Jan. 20—”2026 Staffing Trends: Projections and Reflections From Industry Leaders“
Join thought leaders in the industry to learn about the top five trends in staffing for 2026, how they will affect the industry in the year ahead, and how you can be prepared for ways they will affect your business goals and future growth.

Jan. 27—”Chaos-Proof Your Family Business, Session One: Your Inner Family Business and the Chaos-Proof Framework“
In the first session of this two-part webinar, Adam Hatcher, Esq., of Twenty One Clear LLC explores why some family companies succeed and others succumb to infighting, selfishness, and poor decision making—and how to prevent a family business from self-destructing.

Jan. 29—”Chaos-Proof Your Family Business, Session Two: Your Next Family Action Meeting “
The two-part webinar concludes with steps business leaders can take to chaos-proof the family business inside of a company—attendees will simulate a family business meeting.

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.

Time is running out—there are just a couple of days left to take advantage of the ASA professional development sale and save 25% on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Invest in yourself or your team for 2026. Find out how the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^® credential will help you stand out in your field, then place your order in the ASA store using the discount code WINTERCERT25 to get 25% off your purchase. The sale ends Dec. 31.

In observance of Christmas, ASA headquarters will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26. Staffing Today will return Monday, Dec. 29.

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:

• Congress debates extending or expanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
• How you’re feeling about the staffing industry in 2026
• Reflections on the winter solstice

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.

Economic volatility, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, evolving workforce trends are reshaping the staffing landscape—how will they influence the way your firm operates, competes, and delivers value in the year ahead?

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, check out five trends for the staffing industry to watch in 2026. Plus, learn about the new threat hiding in your talent pipeline; get practical strategies for turning everyday staffing conflicts into stronger client and talent relationships; and much more.

Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success and other ASA publications, at americanstaffing.net.

The ASA professional development sale ends next week—you have just a few days left to get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees). Save on certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Find out why you should earn an ASA credential to get ahead in 2026 at americanstaffing.net/certification—then place your order in the ASA store by Dec. 31—use the discount code WINTERCERT25.