Are you a woman committed to a career in staffing? The ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship, launched in 2020 by the ASA women in leadership interest group, recognizes rising stars in the industry with free registration to THRIVE Live and Staffing World^® in Denver. THRIVE Live takes place Oct. 11–12 this year and Staffing World, the ASA annual convention and expo, takes place Oct. 12–14.

For insights into the application process and tips on how to make your application stand out, attend the ASA networking call “Ask a 2025 Women in Leadership Scholarship Winner.” It takes place Thursday, April 30, 12 noon–1 p.m. Eastern time.

Visit americanstaffing.net to review the eligibility requirements and submit an application. Applications are due May 31.

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.

Are you looking for strategies to improve sales communication, overcome client objections, and use technology to support both recruiting and business development efforts? Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “AI Meets Business Development to Solve Professional–Managerial Challenges.” It takes place Wednesday, April 29, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Erica Amendola of Randstad and Larry Marion, CSP, of AtWork Group. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2026 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 27 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 ASA board of directors, staff, and thriving member community welcome these new member staffing companies, which joined ASA during the week ending April 12:

NILE Tech Consulting
Jersey City, NJ
ProJob Family of Cos.
Newnan, GA
Talentzok
San Diego, CA
Techstaff
Wauwatosa, WI
Top Shelf Staffing LLC
Dalton, 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:

• Get ready for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference
• Learn about recipients of the ASA Women in Leadership Scholarship
• Training managers on artificial intelligence capabilities

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 the first session of the new “ASA Interactive Masterclass Series: Leadership That Works With Seth Stein.” It takes place Thursday, April 30, 12 noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

This exclusive ASA Interactive Masterclass Series is designed to help senior staffing leaders strengthen clarity, focus, and execution while navigating increasingly complex and fast-moving organizations.

The virtual series of six sessions is limited to just 30 attendees, and each registered attendee will receive practical leadership tools designed for immediate application inside their organizations. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

Earn recognition for your firm’s best temporary or contract employees—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets. Nominate outstanding performers for the National Staffing Employee of the Year program. Entries are due May 1.

The program celebrates temporary and contract employees who exemplify one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Award finalists are named, and sector “All-Stars” are also recognized—if merited—in five industry sectors: engineering, information technology, and scientific; health care; industrial; office–administrative; and professional–managerial. The National Staffing Employee of the Year will be celebrated during Staffing World^® 2026, Oct. 12–14 in Denver; featured in ASA publications; and spotlighted on the ASA website, in national news media outreach, and in social media campaigns.

For complete instructions and an entry form, visit americanstaffing.net/nsey. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program is sponsored by StaffPRO³, a division of PMC Insurance Group.

Are you leading a health care staffing firm and trying to figure out how to adjust your sales approach, communicate your value, and rebuild trust while facing the challenges of regulatory pressure, managed service provider and vendor management system constraints, and shifting client expectations?

Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “Health Care Staffing at a Crossroads: Rebuilding Trust, Value, and Sustainability.” It takes place tomorrow, April 16, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Ziba Alizadeh, CSP, and by Stefanie Murphy of National Recruiting Consultants. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

Are you trying to figure out how to achieve organic growth with existing clients; identify new and emerging markets; and invest in internal teams as the engineering, information technology, and scientific staffing market continues to evolve? Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “Insights Exchange: Real Strategies for Growth in Engineering, IT, and Scientific Staffing.” It takes place tomorrow, April 15, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call, focused on sharpening processes to stay competitive even when conditions feel unpredictable, will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Adam Butterfield, CSP, of SEEK Careers/Staffing Inc. and Scott Dalton of Connect Life Sciences. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

In a market where pricing pressure is high and competition is constant, clients want partners that understand their business, anticipate their needs, and bring insight—not just résumés. Get guidance from industry peers during the interactive networking call “Industrial Staffing: From Transactions to Trusted Partnerships.” It takes place tomorrow, April 14, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by Haleigh Marcolini, CSP, of Gallman Personnel Services Inc. and Patricia Mickel, CSP, of Newbold Services and will feature guest speakers Mary Ann McLaughlin and Joel Schaffer of Butler Street. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.