In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, published by ASA exclusively for members, the cover story features new industry data from an ASA–Prodoscore report showing a remarkable surge in recruiter activity and engagement—proving that smart tech stacks (that include AI solutions) are creating the runway staffing firms need to get their growth strategies from the taxiway to takeoff in 2026.

Read this article and other highlights from this issue of Staffing Success on the ASA website—or enjoy the entire issue on ASA Digital, an online library of searchable back issues of the magazine and other ASA publications exclusively for members.

This week the staffing industry’s largest and most active professional community celebrates ASA Central Week—marking 13 years since the American Staffing Association launched ASA Central.

What began as an idea for creating a valuable online community of staffing professionals has evolved into a thriving destination for collaboration, problem-solving, idea-sharing, and much more. ASA Central is where strategic connections begin and relationships develop that can help benefit the entire industry and move it forward.

Join in the ASA Central celebration this week! Log in and post a career win you can trace back to the community.

It’s time for a fresh focus on you—your brand, your value, and the relationships you build. Today’s ASA webinar, “Brand Like a Boss: Level Up Your Presence,” will feature a panel of personal branding experts who will break down the essentials of personal branding in the staffing world, defining your unique value, increasing your visibility, and using the right tools and vendors to support your growth.

Join Analisa Gutierrez of Summit Staffing, who will facilitate a panel of subject matter experts: Lesly Cardec of ClearEdge, Brad Bialy of Haley Marketing, and Tom Kosnik of Visus Group. Explore how personal branding deepens long-term client relationships, even as contacts move across multiple companies, and how new and emerging sales talent can develop a stronger presence and stay competitive in today’s environment. ASA webinars are complimentary as a benefit of membership and ASA Certified Staffing Professional^® credential holders receive continuing education credit. Register and tune in today, May 12, starting at 2 p.m. Eastern time.

Join top analysts with ASA for the next installment of the ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast today, May 11 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Get expert insights to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the U.S. staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

In just 30 minutes, you’ll receive valuable analysis and projections on key indicators, including

• Gross domestic product: Stay ahead of the curve on economic activity and hear how it will affect demand for staffing services.
• Inflation: Understand the drivers behind employee compensation, bill rates, and other such operating costs incurred by your firm.
• Labor market: Keep up with the latest trends in labor market activity and the opportunities for staffing services.
• Staffing employment: Especially given today’s jobs report from BLS, learn what the latest numbers mean for your business.

This ASA virtual event qualifies for .5 hour of CE toward maintaining your ASA credential. Register now and tune in at 1 p.m. Eastern time today.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The Relationship Advantage: Networking for Long-Term Success.” It takes place today, May 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Join Cordelia Calderon, senior sales executive with Tracker, who will reframe networking as a practical, repeatable approach to building trust and long-term professional relationships. Attendees will leave with concrete tactics for starting stronger conversations, becoming more memorable, and following up in a way that feels authentic—not salesy.

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/webinars.

According to research from ASA and LinkedIn, staffing professionals are developing AI skills 46% faster than the broader workforce—at a time when clients are looking to build their AI capabilities,

A new ASA member-exclusive sell sheet helps you turn that data into a sales conversation. Co-brand it with your firm’s logo and contact information, then share it with current and prospective clients to show how partnering with your company gives them immediate access to AI-skilled talent—without the delay, cost, or risk of permanent onboarding.

Download the customizable sell sheet in the marketing tools section of the ASA website.

Rhona Driggs has been named chief transformation officer at Employbridge. Driggs will lead the company’s transformation team in creating a sustainable change model that ensures key enterprise initiatives are properly sequenced, aligned with strategic goals, and drive positive outcomes. Driggs previously served as chief executive officer and executive board member of Empresaria Group PLC and has held senior executive roles at Volt Information Sciences. She began her career at Kelly Services.

Staffing industry executives from around the globe will converge in Toronto May 12–13 for the World Employment Conference 2026, presented by the World Employment Confederation and the Association of Canadian Search, Employment, and Staffing Services. The event embodies the human resource services industry’s commitment to leading the way in building inclusive, resilient, and well-regulated labor markets.

The two-day conference gives members, partners, and stakeholders of the World Employment Confederation the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurs to staffing industry experts, network with staffing industry leaders and rising stars, explore innovative and revolutionary workforce solutions, and more. To get details and register, visit wec2026.acsess.org.

Register for these ASA webinars during the month of May. All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. Register now at americanstaffing.net/webinars.

May 5: “Direct Hire Growth Playbook: Sales Process, Pipeline, and Performance“—This webinar will focus on how direct hire professionals can strengthen their sales process from the ground up, starting with effective discovery, building a structured pipeline, and establishing the metrics and cadence needed to drive consistent results.

May 7: “The Relationship Advantage: Networking for Long-Term Success“—This webinar reframes networking as a practical, repeatable approach to building trust and long-term professional relationships. Attendees will leave with concrete tactics for starting stronger conversations, becoming more memorable, and following up in a way that feels authentic—not salesy.

May 11: “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast“—Powered by the ASA research team’s cutting-edge data forecast model, you’ll receive valuable analysis and projections on key indicators, such as gross domestic product, inflation, labor market activity, and staffing employment.

May 12: “Brand Like a Boss: Level Up Your Presence“—This webinar features a panel of personal branding experts who will break down the essentials of personal branding in the staffing world, defining your unique value, increasing your visibility, and using the right tools and vendors to support your growth.

The American Staffing Association announced a new affinity partnership between ASA and digital training and certification platform the Safety Standard, which will help industrial staffing agencies strengthen safety, reduce risk, and deliver safety-certified workers to clients fast.

The Safety Standard helps staffing agencies train, evaluate, and certify industrial workers faster and more reliably—users can assign safety training during onboarding so workers are prepared and safety-certified before they arrive on site. The platform also replaces paper certificates and manual tracking with digital safety training, standardized evaluations, and instant certification records. Staffing agencies can verify worker credentials in real time, complete client evaluations, and generate audit-ready documentation, resulting in faster hiring, stronger compliance, and greater confidence for clients in safety-sensitive roles.

As part of the partnership, ASA members will receive an exclusive 10% discount on the online platform—find out more at asamarketplace.americanstaffing.net.