Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | February 2026,” 1–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. In this monthly webinar series only for ASA members, the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

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.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Beyond Burnout: Practical Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being at Work,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. As burnout diminishes employees’ mental health and performance, learning and development professional Amanda Gorzney explores practical strategies managers can use for prevention and recovery.

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.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA and the Industry in 2026—Your Forecast for the Year Ahead.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA executives will discuss the key issues for the coming year and the strategic priorities that the association is working on to support its members and to serve and protect the industry.

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.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “ASA and the Industry in 2026—Your Forecast for the Year Ahead,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA executives will discuss the key issues for the coming year and the strategic priorities that the association is working on to support its members and to serve and protect the industry.

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.

Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry? There’s still time to apply to present a Demo Stage talk at Staffing World^® this year. Proposals for these 10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions are due May 31—visit americanstaffing.net/presenters to start your submission. The ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver.

Another way to share information with the ASA community in 2026 is by presenting an ASA webinar. Proposals for these 60-minute virtual programs are accepted on an ongoing basis—visit americanstaffing.net/presenters for more information.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Feb. 1.

Cox IT Global Solutions
Junction City, KS

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:

• Identifying a prospect that’s ready to buy
• Monetizing job-related content on social media
• Skill requirements for allied health care professionals

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 latest edition of the ASA Staffing Industry Playbook, an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, is now available from ASA. The newest playbook features all-new data, downloadable graphics, and analysis of the state of the U.S. economy and staffing sales trends so you can make informed decisions and grow your business.

Go to americanstaffing.net/playbook to learn what you need to know about the U.S. economy and the staffing and recruiting industry—and find out how you can make the most of this business intelligence.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that many employers—including staffing firms—receive for hiring certain disadvantaged individuals. The credit expired Dec. 31, 2025, and Congress has not yet passed a bill to extend WOTC or other expired tax credits.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the ASA legal team or industry legal expert and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, Marc Gerson, Esq., of Miller & Chevalier, an ASA legal sponsor firm, addresses the recently expired WOTC—and what he recommends staffing companies do while they wait for a possible extension. Gerson will be speaking at the 2026 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, May 7–8 in Washington, DC. Learn more at staffinglawconference.net and register now to take advantage of discounted early registration rates.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central.

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, providing innovative new ways to source, engage, select, and hire candidates. Navigating and understanding the technology landscape, however, is a challenge. ASA and Talent Tech Labs ran an industry-wide survey to understand how staffing firms are utilizing technology and how satisfied they are with specific tools and vendors.

Check out the results for help benchmarking your firm’s use of technology and mapping a technology roadmap. There’s an infographic that highlights the most important strategic findings from that survey—including overall industry adoption, satisfaction with vendors, the average number of technology tools that staffing firms use, and even what the actual industry “tech stack” looks like today.