Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Good Grief: Navigating Loss in the Workplace,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

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.

Looking for real-time data on staffing employment? The ASA Staffing Index reports weekly changes in the number of people employed in temporary and contract work, now including data on staffing starts (new assignments). The data will help your firm evaluate its performance against a national metric on both a weekly and long-term basis.

All staffing firms with U.S. operations are invited to participate in the ASA Staffing Index survey. Every Tuesday, participants receive an email with the results of the weekly survey, including figures by company size, and access to historical data and new dynamic charts. These data, which are not available anywhere else, allow staffing firms to compare how their business is doing on a weekly basis relative to similarly sized firms in the industry. There are no fees to participate in the five-question survey.

Don’t get stuck with outdated or unreliable data—sign up to participate in the ASA Staffing Index and receive the most up-to-date information about the staffing industry. For more information about the index, visit americanstaffing.net/staffing-index.

THRIVE Live is designed for women leaders in staffing who want to sharpen their skills, amplify their influence, and walk away with practical strategies to accelerate growth—personally and professionally. Come to the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 5–6, for hands-on sessions, deep industry insights, and powerful networking opportunities designed to equip you with everything you need to lead boldly and drive real results.

Get inspired by powerhouse women like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian and social entrepreneur and keynote speaker Michelle Poler. Register for THRIVE Live at americanstaffing.net/thrive. Staffing World^® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

If you’re a woman entrepreneur with a new business, there’s still time to apply for the ASA Foundation Accelerator Program—applications are due Aug. 13.

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.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Aug. 3.

Firman Solutions
Amarillo, TX

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:

• Minimum hours or conversion fees for payroll employees
• Navigating background checks
• Strategies for a Smooth, ROI-Driven ATS Implementation

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.

ASA offers a new, effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks. Staffing Pro Stacks is a first-of-its-kind intensive credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. The program addresses specific pain points that staffing companies are struggling with right now.

There are three programs—focused on Sales, Recruiting, and Leadership. Complete one, two, or all three programs and stack your knowledge for maximum success. Find out more at americanstaffing.net/pro-stacks. ASA members get a discount.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Going Digital: Elevate Your Recruitment Game With Virtual Tools.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

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 Weekly Economic & Business Outlook—or WEBO—is an ASA resource that goes out to member email boxes every Tuesday morning. Every week, ASA researchers examine trends within the staffing industry, as well as developments within the broader economy, and then deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions.

In the most recent edition, ASA analysts discussed the gap between the apparent stability of the U.S. economy and the drop in the number of temporary employees—as well as a slowdown in industry sales. They also took a sector-specific look at staffing employment and the factors that could contribute to a recovery for the industry.

The WEBO is a powerful and targeted data and analysis tool with features designed to deliver the data-driven intelligence you need to track trends and capitalize on opportunities. To make sure you’re getting your WEBO each week, as well as other ASA research emails, click the “Unsubscribe/Manage Email Preferences” link at the very bottom of this email and opt in to research content. Also, be sure to allow emails from research@americanstaffing.net.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | August 2025.” It takes place today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. In the next session 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.

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 tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Going Digital: Elevate Your Recruitment Game With Virtual Tools,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

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.