Don’t miss out on these complimentary educational opportunities from ASA next week. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you utilize new technologies, manage change, and more.

April 28—”Driving Change: The Three Shifts for Acceleration and Evolution“
It can be a challenge for business leaders to navigate roadblocks with purpose and alignment—unless their teams are ready to design and drive change. Amy Yackowski, founder of Painted Porch Strategies, will discuss ways to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and transformation.

April 30—”The Virtual Recruiter Experience: How Agentic and Voice AI Are Reshaping Candidate Engagement in Staffing“
Emily Alaimo, CSP, and Daniel Dallala of ASA corporate partner ConverzAI will explore how leading staffing firms are using agentic and voice artificial intelligence tools to improve candidate screening and engagement. Sponsored by ConverzAI.

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 a woman committed to a career in staffing? The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship, launched in 2020 by the ASA women in leadership interest group, recognizes rising stars in the industry with free registration to THRIVE Live and Staffing World^® in Denver. THRIVE Live takes place Oct. 11–12 this year and Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, takes place Oct. 12–14.

For insights into the application process and tips on how to make your application stand out, attend the ASA networking call “Ask a 2025 Women in Leadership Scholarship Winner.” It takes place Thursday, April 30, 12 noon–1 p.m. Eastern time.

Visit americanstaffing.net to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application. Applications are due May 31.

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

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.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2026 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 27 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

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 research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Staffing industry executives from around the globe 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 embodies the human resource services industry’s commitment to leading the way in building inclusive, resilient, and well-regulated labor markets.

The two-day conference 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.

The ASA board of directors, staff, and thriving member community welcome these new member staffing companies, which joined ASA during the week ending April 12:

NILE Tech Consulting
Jersey City, NJ
ProJob Family of Cos.
Newnan, GA
Talentzok
San Diego, CA
Techstaff
Wauwatosa, WI
Top Shelf Staffing LLC
Dalton, GA

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:

• Get ready for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference
• Learn about recipients of the ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship
• Training managers on artificial intelligence capabilities

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.

Don’t miss the first session of the new “ASA Interactive Masterclass Series: Leadership That Works With Seth Stein.” It takes place Thursday, April 30, 12 noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

This exclusive ASA Interactive Masterclass Series is designed to help senior staffing leaders strengthen clarity, focus, and execution while navigating increasingly complex and fast-moving organizations.

The virtual series of six sessions is limited to just 30 attendees, and each registered attendee will receive practical leadership tools designed for immediate application inside their organizations. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

Earn recognition for your firm’s best temporary or contract employees—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets. Nominate outstanding performers for the National Staffing Employee of the Year program. Entries are due May 1.

The program celebrates temporary and contract employees who exemplify one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Award finalists are named, and sector “All-Stars” are also recognized—if merited—in five industry sectors: engineering, information technology, and scientific; health care; industrial; office–administrative; and professional–managerial. The National Staffing Employee of the Year will be celebrated during Staffing World^® 2026, Oct. 12–14 in Denver; featured in ASA publications; and spotlighted on the ASA website, in national news media outreach, and in social media campaigns.

For complete instructions and an entry form, visit americanstaffing.net/nsey. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program is sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group.

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 tomorrow, 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.