August 27, 2025

Come to THRIVE Live and Hear What’s Next for Women in Staffing—Savings End Friday

Amplify your voice and drive results as a woman in staffing by attending THRIVE Live, Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. THRIVE Live is supported by the sponsors of the ASA women in leadership interest group.

Plus, your THRIVE Live registration also includes entry to the first day of Staffing World®—attend the opening keynote session featuring Olympic champion Katie Ledecky (sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and the Staffing World Expo Grand Opening. Staffing World is Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

Register for both events by Aug. 29 for the best rate available.

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Upcoming Events

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ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Using Automation to Improve Recruiting—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “AI Unlocked: Practical Tools to Boost Your Recruiting Game,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Billy Davis of ASA corporate partner Bullhorn will explain how you can easily introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into existing recruiting processes to save time, boost productivity, and help your team work smarter—a bonus for everyone who wanted more AI in Staffing week events. Sponsored by Bullhorn.

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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Free Networking Call Tomorrow for Technology Professionals

Are you looking for guidance on your top-of-mind challenges and a chance to hear potential solutions from staffing firm professionals like you? Connect with your industry peers during the Staffing Tech Professionals Networking Call tomorrow from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. The discussion, facilitated by facilitated by Delphine Carter of Buolo Solutions, Celeste Randall of Staffmark Group, and Amy Yackowsi of Painted Porch Strategies, will focus on real-world applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting, sales, and leadership—another extra event for anyone who couldn’t get enough of AI in Staffing week last week.

Participants can earn continuing education credit toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

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