Learn from and connect with women leaders during THRIVE Virtual—the half-day online event takes place Tuesday, May 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. In keynote presentations, staffing-focused breakout sessions, and staffing-specific speed talks, you’ll

• Learn strategies for breaking invisible barriers, leading with authenticity, and harnessing storytelling to build connection and influence
• Enjoy targeted networking with women leaders who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in staffing
• Acquire actionable tools to sharpen your negotiation skills, boost revenue, leverage technology, and unlock motivation
• Get practical insights to help you lead through change, future-proof your firm, and activate your confidence

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register.

The ASA women in leadership interest group, which is hosting THRIVE Virtual, is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | May 2025.” It takes place today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. In the third session of this new 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 free 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 “Unapologetically You: Thriving in Spaces That Question Your Value,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Many organizations launched diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, but being labeled a “DEI hire” can affect a person’s mental well-being and professional identity. In this session presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, the ASA women in leadership interest group, and Women of Color in Staffing, mental health professional Stacia’ Alexander will help participants understand how to protect their mental health, advocate for themselves, and build resilience.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

All ASA webinars are free 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 May 4.

Arango Human Resources
Winter Garden, FL
Cuready Healthcare Staffing
Greenwood Village, CO
TalentBurst
Natick, MA
Worknet Staffing
Metairie, LA

Are you looking to support your colleagues and help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll as a mentor in the ASA Mentor Match program. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The goal of the program is to help members grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Mentors are matched with a mentee based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in July are due May 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | May 2025.” The third session of this new monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—takes place Monday, May 12, 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 free 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:

• Getting comfortable with artificial intelligence
• How tariffs are affecting staffing companies
• Networking with peers in industrial staffing

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.

In a difficult labor market, as the workforce shifts and technological advancements continue to transform the industry, staffing firms that establish themselves as communicative and knowledgeable partners will be best positioned for long-term success.

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn about new research that suggests staffing firms should focus on deepening relationships with existing clients, rather than expanding client bases, to increase their sales and thrive in a challenging labor market.

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

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 23 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

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 in 2025? Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World^®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar.

• Present a 10-minute Speed Talk at Staffing World 2025, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando. Proposals for Staffing World Speed Talks are due May 31.
• Present a 60-minute ASA webinar virtually (ASA webinars usually take place Tuesdays and Thursdays). Proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year.

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