April 9, 2026

THRIVE Virtual Is Happening This Month—There’s Still Time to Register

In just a couple of weeks, be part of THRIVE virtual, a half-day online experience designed for women in staffing who are ready to sharpen their skills, strengthen their voice, and advance their career. In a single afternoon, you’ll experience

  • Inspiring speakers—learn about the new rules of teamwork, how different generations are using technology at work, and more
  • Targeted education—choose speed talks and breakout sessions for where you are in your career…and where you’re headed
  • Real connections—network and brainstorm with women leaders and maybe find your next mentor, collaborator, best friend, or biggest cheerleader

THRIVE virtual, presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, will equip you with effective growth strategies to propel your career and position you for continued success. It takes place Thursday, April 23, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Eastern time. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to secure your spot now.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

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Upcoming Events

ASA Networking Call This Month for Sales Professionals

As a sales professional in the staffing industry, are you dealing with evolving challenges and unexpected questions? Get insights from industry peers during the Sales Professionals Networking Call. It takes place Thursday, April 30, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Mike Menzer, CSP, of Masis Staffing Solutions and Cindy Rohm, CSP, of Elwood Staffing Services. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

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The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

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:

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.

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