You need to give your team the skills, strategies, and solutions they need to take their careers, and your company, to the next level—quickly, effectively, and affordably. ASA offers an effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks.

Staffing Pro Stacks is a first-of-its-kind intensive credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. The program addresses specific pain points that staffing companies are struggling with right now.

There are three programs available—focused on Sales, Recruiting, and Leadership. Complete one, two, or all three programs and stack your knowledge for maximum success. Find out more at americanstaffing.net/pro-stacks. ASA members get a discount.

ASA announced today that Atlanta-based Insight Global’s chief legal officer, Ariel Zion, Esq., is the newest member of the ASA board of directors.

“It is my great pleasure to serve on the ASA board of directors and help shape the future of the staffing and recruiting industry,” said Zion. “ASA is the voice for growth in our industry, and being able to share my experience and perspective on the board of directors is an incredible honor.”

She brings a strong expertise in risk, compliance, and business growth to her new role on the board.

The next few weeks will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand industry trends, make stronger connections with clients and candidates, and more.

Feb. 9—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | February 2026“
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.

Feb. 10—”ASA and the Industry in 2026—Your Forecast for the Year Ahead“
ASA executives will discuss the key issues for the year ahead and the strategic priorities that the association is working on to support its members and to serve and protect the industry.

Feb. 12—”Beyond Burnout: Practical Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being at Work“
As burnout diminishes employees’ mental health and performance, learning and development professional Amanda Gorzney explores practical strategies managers can use for prevention and recovery.

Feb. 17—”Built to Produce: Grit, Growth, and What’s Actually Working in Recruiting Today“
Cody Cope, CSP, of AccountStaff Inc. looks at modern tools, performance systems, and tactical habits recruiters can use to succeed in today’s market.

Feb. 19—”Here We (Don’t) Go Again! Why the New M&A Market Cycle Will Feel Different“
Get insights into the staffing industry mergers and acquisitions market from M&A attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli | Rosenstadt LLP and investment banker Patrick Morin of Transact Capital Partners —including how deal structures are evolving for industry transactions, what buyers are prioritizing in 2026, and how to position a business to succeed in the next wave of transactions.

Feb. 24—”OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative Bulletin Series: Construction Employment“
Learn about the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guidance on providing and maintaining a safe work environment for temporary workers in the construction industry. Since 2014, ASA and OSHA have had a formal alliance focused on protecting the health and safety of temporary workers in the U.S. ASA was promoted to OSHA Ambassador status in 2022.

Feb. 26—”How to Differentiate Yourself and Stand Out in a Tough Market“
Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. will teach you the keys to beating sales objections so you can truly differentiate your company and stand out from the competition in a highly competitive market.

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.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Jan. 25.

M&M Talent Group LLC
Richmond, TX
Masis Staffing Solutions
Worcester, MA
Matrix Executive Search Group
Middletown, OH
Personnel Resources Inc.
Dothan, AL
St Bull Staffing LLC
Kansas City, MO

Don’t miss the “Ask the Experts” event on ASA Central. It takes place today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Because staying ahead of legal and compliance issues is critical in today’s staffing environment, ASA vice president of government affairs Toby Malara, ASA general counsel Brittany Sakata, and ASA employment policy counsel Pat Treacy will be answering members’ questions and sharing timely insights on issues affecting the industry.

Log in to ASA Central today to participate in the live discussion, gain practical guidance, and hear how peers are navigating challenges similar to the ones you face. If you did not submit a question in advance, you can follow the discussion thread live and post a question for the ASA legal team to address.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Chaos-Proof Your Family Business, Session Two: Your Next Family Action Meeting.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

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:

• Earning Health Care Staffing Services accreditation from the Joint Commission
• Overly particular job orders
• placement guarantees for direct hire services

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 tomorrow’s “Ask the Experts” event on ASA Central, 2–3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Because staying ahead of legal and compliance issues is critical in today’s staffing environment, ASA vice president of government affairs Toby Malara, ASA general counsel Brittany Sakata, and ASA employment policy counsel Pat Treacy will be answering members’ questions and sharing timely insights on issues affecting the industry.

If you have specific topics you’d like the experts to address, you can submit them in advance. Then on Jan. 29, simply log in to ASA Central to participate in the live discussion, gain practical guidance, and hear how peers are navigating challenges similar to the ones you face—no registration is required.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Chaos-Proof Your Family Business, Session Two: Your Next Family Action Meeting,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

Staffing employment continued to rebound during the week of Jan. 12–18, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 2.6% to a rounded value of 84. Staffing companies cited no one primary factor that hindered growth. Staffing jobs were 2.0% higher compared with the same period last year, up from 1.2% recorded the previous week.

New starts, however, decreased in the third week of the year, down by 8.4% from the prior week. Almost one in three staffing companies (32%) reported gains in new assignments week to week, below the average of 41% last year.

The ASA Staffing Index four-week moving average decreased from the previous week to a rounded value of 80. Temporary and contract staffing employment for the four weeks ending Jan. 18 was 1.8% higher than during the same period in 2024.

“Weekly changes in the ASA Staffing Index continue to exceed their levels from prior years, suggesting gradual momentum in staffing employment,” said Noah Yosif, chief economist at ASA. “A more emphatic recovery still has yet to materialize as stagnant labor market conditions depress employers’ appetites for hiring and workers’ sentiments for quitting.”

This week will be used in the January monthly employment situation report scheduled to be issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Feb. 6.