Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “California AI Developments for 2026–Compliance Plan for Staffing Firms,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. As California enacts regulations that address the use of automated decision-making technology, risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits, attorneys Ben Ebbink and Chelsea Viola of Fisher Phillips look at how the state’s new requirements will affect staffing industry operations.

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.

In observance of Thanksgiving, ASA headquarters will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. Staffing Today will return Monday, Dec. 1.

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:

• Celebrating the traditions of Thanksgiving
• Nurse licensure verification
• Retaining clients in 2026

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 American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community? Submit your proposal today for your chance to present an ASA webinar or speak at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo.

Staffing World 2026 takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver, and slots are available for breakout sessions (interactive presentations between 60 and 75 minutes long—proposals are due Jan. 31) or Demo Stage talks (10-minute presentations about industry products, emerging trends, or compelling questions—proposals are due May 31).

ASA webinars (60-minute virtual programs on topics important to the industry) are generally held Tuesdays and Thursdays—proposals are accepted throughout the year.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

As the year winds down, there are still complimentary educational opportunities ahead from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you position your firm for growth, understand laws about technology use, and more.

Dec. 2—”California AI Developments for 2026–Compliance Plan for Staffing Firms“
As California enacts regulations that address the use of automated decision-making technology, risk assessments, and cybersecurity audits, attorneys Ben Ebbink and Chelsea Viola of Fisher Phillips look at how the state’s new requirements will affect staffing industry operations.

Dec. 16—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Fourth Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals“
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner for more than a decade, bring industry leaders the most important trends, research, and legislative updates to help their firm outpace your competition. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

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 deadline to participate in the association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2025 is today.

Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to 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.

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. There are no fees to participate.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Inclusive Strategies for Managing Generational Diversity in Staffing.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys Jason B. Klimpl and Andrew W. Singer of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will discuss how management practices that embrace all age groups in the workforce can reduce legal risks, foster collaboration, and drive profitability for your firm. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP.

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:

• California’s federal unemployment tax rate to rise in 2026
• New Affordable Care Act rules and workers’ compensation rates
• Using a fractional chief operating officer

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 ASA webinar “Inclusive Strategies for Managing Generational Diversity in Staffing,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys Jason B. Klimpl and Andrew W. Singer of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP will discuss how management practices that embrace all age groups in the workforce can reduce legal risks, foster collaboration, and drive profitability for your firm. Sponsored by Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP.

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 “Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Webinar Series, Part Four: Asking for a Promotion.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In the final session of this four-part series presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, get insights on how to have uncomfortable conversations around career advancement and hear from women who have empowered themselves and others around them to seek career growth opportunities.

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 and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.