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.

Staffing firms increasingly face client demands to be indemnified against various types of liability, but companies should not assume risks related to their client’s business and should not take on liability for the client’s own products and services.

To help staffing companies protect themselves, ASA developed a tool kit containing various resources to help staffing firms that face unreasonable client indemnification demands.

The tool kit includes resources such as a risk philosophy document you can share with clients, suggested contract language, articles, a presentation slide deck, and more—access the ASA Indemnity Tool Kit at 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, as well as developments within the broader economy, and then deliver succinct takeaways that can help drive strategic business decisions.

This powerful and targeted data and analysis tool features weekly analysis designed to deliver the information ASA members 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.

Have you hired new staffing professionals recently? Need to train new employees or offer refresher courses to seasoned team members? Invest in your team with onboarding courses available from ASA—designed specifically for staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions professionals.

You can purchase and assign courses to your team and track their progress using the ASA learning management system, ASA Learn. The online course modules include “Introduction to the Staffing Industry,” “Fundamentals of Sales,” and “Fundamentals of Recruiting.” Modules are available as a full set or a la carte. To learn more, visit learn.americanstaffing.net.

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Sept. 28.

All Virtual Staffing
Huntington Beach, CA
AlohaHP–Workforce Solutions
Honolulu, HI
Tekrecruiter
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Are you looking for opportunities to contribute your skills and insights in the staffing industry, and serve as an industry leader? ASA is currently seeking dedicated members for volunteer committees and councils.

ASA needs your skills, insight, and unique perspective so it can continue to provide timely, valuable resources to members. Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association.

Log in to ASA Central and visit the volunteer page to find an opportunity that fits your interests.

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:

• Offboarding state government employees
• Thriving through organizational change
• Why you should volunteer with ASA

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.

The next few weeks will provide several complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you position your firm for growth, expand your talent pipeline, and more.

Oct. 15—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | October 2025“
In the latest 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.

Oct. 21—”Rethinking Talent: Second-Chance Hiring in Action“
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.

Oct. 28—”Mentoring That Works: Building Stronger Mentor–Mentee Relationships“

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.

Oct. 30—”Merger and Acquisition Considerations for Staffing Companies“
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.

Get critical insights to help you tackle the challenges shaping your business today at Staffing World^®, Oct. 6–8 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. ASA-certified professionals can earn more than 22 continuing education hours by attending Staffing World sessions and Knowledge Hub presentations along with THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 at the same location in Orlando.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect with your peers, and accelerate growth for your firm. Secure your seat now to be ready for what’s next in staffing.

The new Leader’s Edge series in Staffing Success magazine showcases the most innovative, growth-focused leaders in the staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. The September–October issue highlights Geno Cutolo, president of Adecco North America—he shares his insights on putting people first, preparing for the future, keeping a collaborative spirit, and more.

ASA members can access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.