April 27, 2026

There’s Still Time to Register for the New ASA Interactive Masterclass Series for Senior Leaders

Don’t miss the first session of the new “ASA Interactive Masterclass Series: Leadership That Works With Seth Stein.” The series begins this Thursday, April 30, 12 noon–1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

This exclusive ASA Interactive Masterclass Series is designed to help senior staffing leaders strengthen clarity, focus, and execution while navigating increasingly complex and fast-moving organizations.

The virtual series of six sessions is limited to just 30 attendees, and each registered attendee will receive practical leadership tools designed for immediate application inside their organizations. ASA credential holders can earn up to 6.0 continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal by attending the full series. Learn more and register at americanstaffing.net.

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Upcoming Events

ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Managing Organizational Shifts—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Driving Change: The Three Shifts for Acceleration and Evolution,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Amy Yackowski of Painted Porch Strategies will discuss how you can navigate roadblocks with purpose and alignment—and turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and transformation.

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.

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See How Legal Decisions Are Shifting to State Capitols—Read Staffing Success Magazine

As legislative decisions in Washington stall, state capitols are stepping in—setting the agenda on taxes, health care, artificial intelligence, unemployment insurance, and more. In the March–April issue of Staffing Success magazine, see why the next two years will be shaped less by federal gridlock and more by fast-moving, high-stakes decisions at the state level.

Most of those same topics will be on the agenda at the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, May 7–8 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. Visit staffinglawconference.net to learn more and register.

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

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In Two Weeks, Gather With Peers From Around the World at the 2026 World Employment Conference

Staffing industry executives from around the globe 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 two-day conference embodies the human resource services industry’s commitment to leading the way in building inclusive, resilient, and well-regulated labor markets.

This 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.

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