ASA recently launched the E2E Podcast: From Entry Level to Executive, which offers in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers sharing their personal career stories, the decisions that have shaped their path, and their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.

Recent episodes have featured ASA past chair Joanie Bily, now chief executive officer of Dress for Success Worldwide; John Elwood, CEO of Elwood Staffing; and Michelle Sims, CEO of Yupro Placement. Subscribe today for strategies, insights, and inspirational stories shaping the future of staffing.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Communicating Your Vision and Goals to Get Your People Into Action in 2026,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. offers tactics for developing your goals and strategy, communicating your vision and goals to your team, and motivating your team to work toward the same vision.

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 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—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.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | January 2026.” It takes place today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. In the next installment of 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.

There is still time to register for the new “ASA Interactive Masterclass Series, Session 1: Unlock Your Sales Potential With Tom Erb.” The first session takes place today from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern time.

In this exclusive ASA Interactive Masterclass Series, designed to transform your approach to sales through a highly interactive and engaging learning environment, Tom Erb will help you articulate your unique market differentiators and discuss how to develop effective sales strategies.

The virtual series is limited to just 30 attendees, and each registered attendee will receive a free copy of Erb’s book Winning the Staffing Sales Game. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

Conflict is part of every workplace, but it’s the way leaders handle tough conversations that can make or break their relationships with employees, clients, and candidates. In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, staffing professionals share the strategies that have helped them turn difficult moments into opportunities for transparency, trust, and growth.

Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.

Don’t miss the first session of the new “ASA Interactive Masterclass Series, Session 1: Unlock Your Sales Potential With Tom Erb.” It takes place Monday 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

In this exclusive ASA Interactive Masterclass Series, designed to transform your approach to sales through a highly interactive and engaging learning environment, Tom Erb will help you articulate your unique market differentiators and discuss how to develop effective sales strategies.

The virtual series is limited to just 30 attendees, and each registered attendee will receive a free copy of Erb’s book Winning the Staffing Sales Game. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss Monday’s “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | January 2026.” The next installment of this monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—takes place 1–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Jan. 4.

Blue Arbor
New Bern, NC
Fuse Staffing Services
Irving, TX
GMC Global Solutions
Norcross, GA
Mega Professionals
East Providence, RI

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 prospective new clients
• Prioritizing job orders
• Recruiting for nonphysician health care jobs

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.