Don’t miss Tuesday’s ASA webinar “2026 Staffing Trends: Projections and Reflections From Industry Leaders,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Join thought leaders in the industry to learn about the top five trends in staffing for 2026, how they will affect the industry in the year ahead, and how you can prepare for ways they will affect your business goals and future growth.

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.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, ASA headquarters will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Staffing Today will return Jan. 20.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Jan. 11.

All Star Healthcare Solutions
Boca Raton, FL
Dagen Personnel LLC
Cypress, TX
Professional Employment Group of Colorado
Greenwood Village, CO
VOLC Group
Guaynabo, PR

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:

• ASA Central has a new community manager
• Differentiating your firm when talking to prospective clients
• Would the “Save Local Business Act” be good for 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.

Noah Yosif, chief economist for ASA, contributed an op-ed that was published by The Hill today. The newspaper and website primarily focus on U.S. politics, policy, and government, and the publication is a top read among members of Congress and their staff in Washington, DC.

In the column, Yosif notes that “just because the labor market is weakening does not mean it is inherently weak” and that its capacity to remain healthy even while creating fewer jobs could substantially increase over the next few years. Although the unemployment rate is rising, it is still very close to the level that would sustain economic activity—between 4.2% and 4.4%.

“The paucity of opportunities in the labor market will incentivize more alternative employment arrangements, such as temporary and contract labor,” he writes. “These roles enable workers to fill gaps in their résumés and learn new skills while having the flexibility to balance other priorities. Recent estimates indicate that Gen Zers are four times as likely as millennials, and six times as likely as Generation X or Baby Boomers, to prefer contingent work.”

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Communicating Your Vision and Goals to Get Your People Into Action in 2026.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. offers tactics for developing your goals and strategy, communicating your vision and goals to your team, and motivating your team to work toward the same vision.

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.

ASA recently launched the E2E Podcast: From Entry Level to Executive, which offers in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers sharing their personal career stories, the decisions that have shaped their path, and their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.

Recent episodes have featured ASA past chair Joanie Bily, now chief executive officer of Dress for Success Worldwide; John Elwood, CEO of Elwood Staffing; and Michelle Sims, CEO of Yupro Placement. Subscribe today for strategies, insights, and inspirational stories shaping the future of staffing.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Communicating Your Vision and Goals to Get Your People Into Action in 2026,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. offers tactics for developing your goals and strategy, communicating your vision and goals to your team, and motivating your team to work toward the same vision.

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.

ASA offers an 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 “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | January 2026.” It takes place today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

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.