Every new generation has an effect on the makeup of the workforce. Generation Z—typically defined as individuals born between 1997 and 2012—has some unique characteristics that will affect workplaces and the ways employers staff them.

In the May–June issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn about the particular skills and expectations of the people who currently make up about one-quarter of the population and approximately 18% of the labor force.

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

In the first six months of this year, the U.S. Congress and state legislatures have introduced bills regulating artificial intelligence and its use in employment decisions, making staffing services subject to sales tax, and more.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the ASA legal team or industry legal expert and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, Toby Malara, ASA vice president of government relations, gives an overview of the federal and state legislative activity from the first half of 2025.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central.

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you utilize artificial intelligence, position your firm for growth in the second half of the year, and more.

July 7—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | July 2025“
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.

July 22—”2025 Halftime Huddle: First-Half Insights and Second-Half Strategies for Staffing Leaders“
Eric Gregg, founder of ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated, will review data from the first two quarters of 2025 and identify strategic shifts that staffing firms can implement to adapt and dominate in the second half of 2025. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

Aug. 5—”Going Digital: Elevate Your Recruitment Game With Virtual Tools“
Learn how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification, and other emerging trends can help your firm gain a competitive edge in an evolving workforce landscape from Kelley Cure Anderson and Bobby Wilburn of Malone Workforce Solutions, who will explore the benefits of virtual recruitment.

Aug. 12—”Good Grief: Navigating Loss in the Workplace“
Lindsay Stanton of the Soul Revival and Jason Seiden of Comfort Communications will share their experiences with grief and provide strategies for fostering a more compassionate workplace where grief is acknowledged, understood, and supported with humanity.

Aug. 19—”Smarter Selling With AI: Empowering Your Staffing Teams for Success“
Hear from Joey Frampus and Erika Bantz of Butler Street to learn how to use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate placements and how to infuse AI into the sales cycle without losing the human touch. Presented by the ASA direct hire section.

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 June 22.

Level 1 Nurse Staffing, LLC
El Dorado, KS
VSG Business Solutions
Hamilton, NJ
WYN Solutions
Alpharetta, GA

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:

• Collecting data for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s EEO-1 report
• Perspectives on the ‘quiet quitting’ trend
• Summer workplace wellness tips

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.

Recent headlines have been saturated by a whirlwind of economic uncertainties. Trade policy shifts, rising tariffs, and declining consumer confidence have all added to the increasingly volatile economic landscape. In this environment, staying agile and data-driven is more important than ever. Fortunately, ASA offers a suite of free research tools to help members.

In the May–June issue of Staffing Success magazine, ASA research coordinator Max Aldrich looks at the research resources available to help members make data-informed decisions as the industry navigates economic turbulence and position themselves for resilience and growth in the year ahead.

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

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The DEI Evolution: From Evangelists to Engineers.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Raising awareness of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is crucial for fostering an inclusive culture, but employers can do more. In this session presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, find out how to assess your organization’s strengths and integrate DEI into your organizational structure. The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

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 “The DEI Evolution: From Evangelists to Engineers,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Raising awareness of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is crucial for fostering an inclusive culture, but employers can do more. In this session presented by the ASA inclusion, diversity, and equity advocacy (IDEA) group, find out how to assess your organization’s strengths and integrate DEI into your organizational structure. The ASA IDEA group is sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

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 June 15.

Legal Talent Solutions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Pacific Human Resource Services Inc.
Hagåtña, Guam

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:

• Selling a temporary staffing company
• Top takeaways from Thrive Virtual
• Virtual verification of Form I-9

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.