Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Merger and Acquisition Considerations for Staffing Companies,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Attorneys Brian Nugent and Melissa Cizmorris of Akerman LLP will discuss staffing company acquisition transactions—including how the acquisition process works, the factors sellers should consider when weighing whether and when to sell, and what buyers should consider in evaluating potential sellers. Sponsored by ASA legal sponsor Akerman LLP.

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 the ASA webinar “Mentoring That Works: Building Stronger Mentor–Mentee Relationships.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In celebration of National Mentoring Day, Seth Stein of Eastridge Workforce Management will discuss how—and why—to build strong mentoring relationships and foster a culture of mentorship. Presented by the ASA Mentor Match program.

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 association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary, plus sales category and sector-level data.

The data collected by this survey enable ASA to track staffing sales and gross margin trends and provide direct hire metrics. Participate in the ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey by Nov. 21 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

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.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Mentoring That Works: Building Stronger Mentor–Mentee Relationships,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In celebration of National Mentoring Day, Seth Stein of Eastridge Workforce Management will discuss how—and why—to build strong mentoring relationships and foster a culture of mentorship. Presented by the ASA Mentor Match program.

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 week. ASA researchers examine trends within the staffing industry and developments within the broader economy, and they deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions.

In the most recent edition, ASA analysts looked at retail hiring trends from 2023 to 2024, as well as fourth quarter 2025 reports, to help predict 2025 activity and opportunities for staffing firms. They also highlighted key staffing sectors that are adding jobs and almost single-handedly bolstering the job market.

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. If you missed a previous edition, there is an archive available at americanstaffing.net/webo—look for “Past Issues” in the sidebar.

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 newsletter and opt in to research content. Also, be sure to allow emails from research@americanstaffing.net.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Oct. 19.

Fairway Staffing Solutions
Austin, TX

ProMax Personnel LLC     
Lynwood, CA

Team Adhoc 
Monrovia, CA

TPD     
Portland, OR

VA Locator LLC dba Virtrify  
Hialeah, FL

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.

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:

• Artificial intelligence tools for sourcing and recruiting
• Top takeaways from Staffing World^® and THRIVE Live
• Unlock more value from your enterprise resource planning system

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.

Are you looking for a boost in your career, or for help developing yourself as an emerging leader in the staffing and recruiting industry? Enroll as a mentee 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.

Mentees are matched with a mentor based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in January are due Oct. 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Rethinking Talent: Second-Chance Hiring in Action.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out how second-chance hiring—an initiative that encourages businesses to offer employment opportunities to people affected by the criminal justice system—could strengthen your talent pipeline and give your clients a competitive edge. Sponsored by the ASA industrial section.

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.