Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable, Part Three: Networking for Growth,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In the third session of this four-part series presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, get tips on how to build and expand your network and hear from women who have created mentoring relationships within the industry. The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by AdaMarie, Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

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

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Aug. 17.

Amotec
Cleveland, OH
DavinWorks Inc.
Miami, FL
Emory Workforce Solutions
Denver, CO

HIMpros LLC
Bradenton, FL
Tee-Off
Stuart, FL
Vaco
Brentwood, TN
Viable Engineering Solutions
Orlando, FL

When you commit to earning the ASA Certified Staffing Professional^® credential, you’ll also receive access to more than 20 on-demand professional development Knowledge Bites—three- to five-minute videos on a variety of subjects, from search engine optimization to emotional intelligence, and much more.

These topics are not covered on the credential exam—this is bonus content from ASA and its trainers, coaches, and industry volunteers. Purchase your ASA credential exam package today to take advantage of bonus Knowledge Bites videos.

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:

• Artificial intelligence-related challenges that keep you up at night
• Employers using third-party employment verification services
• How has fractional recruiting worked for you

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.

ASA members can now access the latest issue of Staffing Law digest as a digital edition. The print version of the issue will arrive in member mailboxes soon.

This issue includes articles about how staffing can help solve the tech supply chain shortage, new guidance on independent contractor misclassification enforcement, and more.

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

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Smarter Selling With AI: Empowering Your Staffing Teams for Success.” Part of AI in Staffing week, it takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear from Joey Frampus and Erika Bantz of Butler Street to learn how to use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate placements and how to infuse AI into the sales cycle without losing the human touch. Presented by the ASA direct hire section.

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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping hiring, unlocking speed and innovation, but staffing leaders must balance efficiency with ethics. In the July–August issue of Staffing Success magazine, get a roadmap for adopting AI tools with transparency, accountability, and human oversight to take full advantage of the transformative potential of the technology while also minimizing risk of bias, privacy concerns, and other ethical challenges that are arising.

When you’ve read the article, join an online dialogue with the author and fellow members today on ASA Central—the discussion is part of AI in Staffing week.

Read more about AI and other staffing-specific topics in the digital issue of the July–August magazine.

All this week ASA will host events and discussions dedicated to exploring the practical uses of traditional and generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the staffing industry. Whether you’re navigating recruitment, sales, or leadership, this information-packed week presented by the ASA staffing technology taskforce will deliver real-world insights, actionable tools, and thought-provoking discussions to help you confidently integrate AI into your daily work.

Each day will spotlight key topics—including prompt engineering, ethical considerations, cybersecurity risks, and AI-powered tools in action. On Thursday, take part in the first ASA Demo Day, a chance to hear from a select group of industry solutions providers that will showcase their solutions designed specifically for staffing and recruiting firms. On Friday, the week concludes with an AI Prompt Swap on ASA Central. See the full schedule at americanstaffing.net/AIinstaffing.

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2025 will be open through this Friday, Aug. 22. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Participate by Aug. 22 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey 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.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Smarter Selling With AI: Empowering Your Staffing Teams for Success,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time—part of ‘AI in Staffing’ week. Hear from Joey Frampus and Erika Bantz of Butler Street to learn how to use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate placements and how to infuse AI into the sales cycle without losing the human touch. Presented by the ASA direct hire section.

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.