April 15, 2026

Register Now for ASA THRIVE Virtual—Propel Your Career Forward

Connections that propel careers forward are at the heart of ASA THRIVE Virtual 2026—a focused, high-impact event designed for women in the staffing industry, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, strengthen your voice, and advance your career, this event is for you.

At this half-day online event—happening next Thursday, April 23, 12 noon–5 p.m. Eastern time—you’ll experience

  • Opening keynote speaker Jenny Wood, a former Google executive and best-selling author
  • A panel discussion on generational perspectives about adoption of technology and artificial intelligence
  • Concurrent breakout sessions on content and networking for executives—or for emerging leaders

The THRIVE Virtual agenda is designed to pack practical leadership insights, forward-focused strategies, and meaningful peer connections into a single, concentrated afternoon. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register.

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

Keeping Tabs on Talent Turnover

ASA Networking Call Tomorrow for Health Care Staffing Professionals

Are you leading a health care staffing firm and trying to figure out how to adjust your sales approach, communicate your value, and rebuild trust while facing the challenges of regulatory pressure, managed service provider and vendor management system constraints, and shifting client expectations?

Get insights from industry peers during the ASA networking call “Health Care Staffing at a Crossroads: Rebuilding Trust, Value, and Sustainability.” It takes place tomorrow, April 16, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time.

This virtual networking call will be facilitated by ASA member volunteers Ziba Alizadeh, CSP, and by Stefanie Murphy of National Recruiting Consultants. The call qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.

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Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars

Earn recognition for your firm’s best temporary or contract employees—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets. Nominate outstanding performers for the National Staffing Employee of the Year program. Entries are due May 1.

The program celebrates temporary and contract employees who exemplify one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Award finalists are named, and sector “All-Stars” are also recognized—if merited—in five industry sectors: engineering, information technology, and scientific; health care; industrial; office–administrative; and professional–managerial. The National Staffing Employee of the Year will be celebrated during Staffing World® 2026, Oct. 12–14 in Denver; featured in ASA publications; and spotlighted on the ASA website, in national news media outreach, and in social media campaigns.

For complete instructions and an entry form, visit americanstaffing.net/nsey. The National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars program is sponsored by StaffPRO3, a division of PMC Insurance Group.

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