ASA invites members to attend the next round of complimentary networking calls, each focused on a different sector, topic, or group within the staffing world. These virtual networking calls will be facilitated by volunteers—staffing, recruiting, and workforce professionals like you.

Join one or more of these upcoming virtual networking calls:

• June 2: Industrial Section
• June 3: Direct Hire Section
• June 4: Office–Administrative Section
• June 16: Engineering, IT, and Scientific Section
• June 17: Health Care Section
• June 18: Professional–Managerial Section

All the above calls take place virtually from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern time. Learn more and register today.

This Friday, May 22, is the deadline for submitting nominations to the 2027 ASA National Staffing Employee of the Year program.

You already have the stories about your standout temporary and contract employees, now it’s time to turn those success stories into national recognition for your staffing company.

The overall winner as well as finalists receive national visibility and recognition, including ASA promotion, exclusive tool kits you can use with clients and talent, and recognition at ASA Staffing World^® in Denver, CO.

Submit your nominations today at americanstaffing.net/NSEY.

The ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for 1Q 2026 is open now through May 27. Every quarter, staffing leaders contribute their company’s data to this survey and in return they receive the most comprehensive benchmarking report in the industry—at no charge and there are no fees to participate.

Participation enables you to receive the latest data on temporary and contract staffing sales, payroll, and employment so you can make more informed decisions. Answer nine questions to receive immediate access to the full report the moment it’s published, as well as the archive of prior reports.

What participating companies receive

• Sales and gross margin benchmarks by sector and company size
• Staffing employment benchmarks and productivity data
• Turnover rates, tenure figures, and direct hire data
• Anticipated revenue growth

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email the ASA research department at research@americanstaffing.net.

Make plans to be at ASA Staffing World^® 2026, where the workforce solutions community comes together to drive change, gain actionable strategies from leading experts, turn challenges into opportunities, and build connections that move careers and companies forward. Discounted early registration rates are in effect now through July 10. Register early to get the best rate on the industry’s premier learning and networking event. Plus, those who attended last year receive a special alumni rate.

Staffing World takes place Oct. 12–14 at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, CO. Visit staffingworld.net for more information and to register.

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, published by ASA exclusively for members, the cover story features new industry data from an ASA–Prodoscore report showing a remarkable surge in recruiter activity and engagement—proving that smart tech stacks (that include AI solutions) are creating the runway staffing firms need to get their growth strategies from the taxiway to takeoff in 2026.

Read this article and other highlights from this issue of Staffing Success on the ASA website—or enjoy the entire issue on ASA Digital, an online library of searchable back issues of the magazine and other ASA publications exclusively for members.

This week the staffing industry’s largest and most active professional community celebrates ASA Central Week—marking 13 years since the American Staffing Association launched ASA Central.

What began as an idea for creating a valuable online community of staffing professionals has evolved into a thriving destination for collaboration, problem-solving, idea-sharing, and much more. ASA Central is where strategic connections begin and relationships develop that can help benefit the entire industry and move it forward.

Join in the ASA Central celebration this week! Log in and post a career win you can trace back to the community.

The ASA board of directors, staff, and thriving member community welcome this new member staffing company, which joined ASA during the week ending May 10:

Mandarin Staffing
Miami, FL

HIRE Strategies
Raleigh, NC

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.

It’s been a busy and celebration-packed week on ASA Central. Take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

• 10 tips: Keeping that virtual work-life sanity
• Advice for new grads
• Temp-to-hire conversion hours: Do you notify clients?
• ASA Central top 10 discussion leaders of 2026
• On the hamster wheel chasing one job at a time? Try asking this…

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.

It’s time for a fresh focus on you—your brand, your value, and the relationships you build. Today’s ASA webinar, “Brand Like a Boss: Level Up Your Presence,” will feature a panel of personal branding experts who will break down the essentials of personal branding in the staffing world, defining your unique value, increasing your visibility, and using the right tools and vendors to support your growth.

Join Analisa Gutierrez of Summit Staffing, who will facilitate a panel of subject matter experts: Lesly Cardec of ClearEdge, Brad Bialy of Haley Marketing, and Tom Kosnik of Visus Group. Explore how personal branding deepens long-term client relationships, even as contacts move across multiple companies, and how new and emerging sales talent can develop a stronger presence and stay competitive in today’s environment. ASA webinars are complimentary as a benefit of membership and ASA Certified Staffing Professional^® credential holders receive continuing education credit. Register and tune in today, May 12, starting at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Join top analysts with ASA for the next installment of the ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast today, May 11 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Get expert insights to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the U.S. staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

In just 30 minutes, you’ll receive valuable analysis and projections on key indicators, including

• Gross domestic product: Stay ahead of the curve on economic activity and hear how it will affect demand for staffing services.
• Inflation: Understand the drivers behind employee compensation, bill rates, and other such operating costs incurred by your firm.
• Labor market: Keep up with the latest trends in labor market activity and the opportunities for staffing services.
• Staffing employment: Especially given today’s jobs report from BLS, learn what the latest numbers mean for your business.

This ASA virtual event qualifies for .5 hour of CE toward maintaining your ASA credential. Register now and tune in at 1 p.m. Eastern time today.