Don’t miss Monday’s ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | April 2026.” The next installment of this monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—takes place Monday, April 6, 1–1:30 p.m. Eastern time. 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.

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, and ASA credential holders get an additional discount and automatically earn 12.0 continuing education hours toward certification renewal.

The ASA board of directors, staff, and thriving member community welcome these new member staffing companies, which joined ASA during the week ending March 29:

Inyon Solutions
Redlands, CA
LocalGov Staffing Solutions LLC
Lake Villa, IL
Sunset Staffing LLC
Sunbury, PA

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “PAGA Reform in California: From Million-Dollar Mayhem to Meaningful Penalty Reduction.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Staffing firms operating in California face disproportionate exposure to class actions and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act, but attorneys Joanna Monroe and Alma Piñan of Staffing GC will look at how recent PAGA reforms present an opportunity for employers to reduce potential penalties. Sponsored by Staffing GC, an ASA legal sponsor.

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 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:

• How AI has infiltrated the staffing world
• Where engineering, IT, and scientific staffing firms are finding growth right now
• The pros and cons of using text messaging to drive calls to your office

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.

Have you checked out the ASA E2E Podcast: From Entry Level to Executive yet? It’s a semimonthly series of in-depth interviews with executives, leaders, and trailblazers who have made an impact in the professional world.

Hear guests share their personal career stories, the decisions that shaped their path, and their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis. The latest episode features Sheena Raunikar-Bair, founder and chief executive officer of Integrity Staffing Group, talking about the realities of entrepreneurship, building a company while raising a young son, and the mentors and community that helped shape her journey. Subscribe today for strategies, insights, and inspirational stories shaping the future of staffing.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s networking call “Office–Administrative Staffing 2.0: Reframing Value in an AI-Shaped Workplace,” 1–2 p.m. Eastern time. As artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the workplace, office–administrative roles are evolving—tasks are shifting, responsibilities are expanding, and expectations are changing. Get insights from industry peers on how you can identify the real problems clients are struggling with; educate clients on the evolving value of office–administrative talent; and reposition your desk, conversations, and value proposition to stay ahead.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by Josh Britton of Express Employment Professionals and Leona Willener, CSP, of Front Range Staffing and will feature guest speaker Kortney Harmon of Crelate. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

The next few weeks will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand industry trends, boost your business, and more.

April 2—”PAGA Reform in California: From Million-Dollar Mayhem to Meaningful Penalty Reduction“
Staffing firms operating in California face disproportionate exposure to class actions and claims under the Private Attorneys General Act, but attorneys Joanna Monroe and Alma Piñan of Staffing GC will look at how recent PAGA reforms present an opportunity for employers to reduce potential penalties. Sponsored by Staffing GC, an ASA legal sponsor.

April 6—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | April 2026“
In the next installment of this monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—members of the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

April 7—”Ways to Grow Your Business and Stop Leaving Money on the Table“
Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. will help attendees see what might be impeding their growth and share tips for growing business with current clients.

April 14—”The Relationship Advantage: Networking for Long-Term Success“
Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or transactional. In this webinar, Cordelia Calderon of Tracker will reframe networking as a practical, repeatable approach to building trust and long-term professional relationships.

April 28—”Driving Change: The Three Shifts for Acceleration and Evolution“
It can be a challenge for business leaders to navigate roadblocks with purpose and alignment—unless their teams are ready to design and drive change. Amy Yackowski, founder of Painted Porch Strategies, will discuss ways to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and transformation.

April 30—”The Virtual Recruiter Experience: How Agentic and Voice AI Are Reshaping Candidate Engagement in Staffing“
Emily Alaimo, CSP, and Daniel Dallala of ASA corporate partner ConverzAI will explore how leading staffing firms are using agentic and voice artificial intelligence tools to improve candidate screening and engagement. Sponsored by ConverzAI.

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.

Staffing industry executives from around the world will converge in Toronto May 12–13 for the World Employment Conference 2026, presented by the World Employment Confederation and the Association of Canadian Search, Employment, and Staffing Services.

The event gives members, partners, and stakeholders of the World Employment Confederation the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurs to staffing industry experts, network with staffing industry leaders and rising stars, explore innovative and revolutionary workforce solutions, and more. To get details and register, visit wec2026.acsess.org.

ASA members can now access the latest issue of Staffing Law digest as a digital edition.

This issue includes articles about results ASA has achieved for the industry from its legislative advocacy strategy, how midterm elections will influence legislative agendas, and the rapid expansion of state statutes that expand upon the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.

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