August 19, 2025

Get Techniques to Lead With Confidence at THRIVE Live

THRIVE Live empowers women leaders in staffing to sharpen their skills, accelerate their leadership impact, and gain the insights needed to grow their careers and influence. It takes place Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

At THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, you’ll get information on talent trends, strategies, and tactics to thrive in leadership. Hear from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian; social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist Michelle Poler; business leadership coach and author Lisa Bragg; and Sales Gravy senior master trainer Gina Trimarco.

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more—and register by Aug. 29 for the best rates available. Staffing World® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

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

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ASA Webinar Today on Boosting Sales With AI—Complimentary to Members
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Upcoming Events

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ASA Webinar Today on Boosting Sales With AI—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Smarter Selling With AI: Empowering Your Staffing Teams for Success.” Part of AI in Staffing week, it takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear from Joey Frampus and Erika Bantz of Butler Street to learn how to use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate placements and how to infuse AI into the sales cycle without losing the human touch. Presented by the ASA direct hire section.

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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Recruit Responsibly in the Age of AI—Read Staffing Success Magazine

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping hiring, unlocking speed and innovation, but staffing leaders must balance efficiency with ethics. In the July–August issue of Staffing Success magazine, get a roadmap for adopting AI tools with transparency, accountability, and human oversight to take full advantage of the transformative potential of the technology while also minimizing risk of bias, privacy concerns, and other ethical challenges that are arising.

When you’ve read the article, join an online dialogue with the author and fellow members today on ASA Central—the discussion is part of AI in Staffing week.

Read more about AI and other staffing-specific topics in the digital issue of the July–August magazine.

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