February 27, 2026

Your ASA Membership Grace Period Ends Tomorrow, Feb. 28—Renew Now

Your ASA membership is currently in a grace period, which ends tomorrow, Feb. 28.

Renew now to avoid losing access to staffing-specific legal and compliance insights, economist-led market intelligence, and a powerful peer community designed to help you accelerate growth.

Elevate Acquires Mestel & Co.
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Activity Rose Slightly in February
U.S. Producer Prices Increase More Than Expected in January
Fintech Company Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs
Walmart to Pay $100 Million to Settle FTC Allegations Over Deceptive Practices for Delivery Drivers
NLRB Issues Final Joint Employer Rule Returning to 2020 Standard
DOL Proposes Rule Clarifying Employee, Independent Contractor Status Under Federal Wage and Hour Laws
EEOC Chair Issues Reminder Letter to the Fortune 500 Regarding Title VII Compliance Related to DEI Initiatives
EEOC Decision Permits Federal Agencies to Designate Single-Sex Spaces in Federal Workplaces
Illinois Amends Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act to Require Handling ID Discrepancy Notifications
BLS: Business Employment Dynamics—Second Quarter 2025
ManpowerGroup: Global Talent Shortage Reaches Turning Point as AI Skills Claim Top Spot

Upcoming Events

Plan for These ASA Webinars Next Month—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand industry trends, improve your business’s reputation, and more.

March 3—”The Staffing Productivity Report: Benchmarks to Optimize Recruiter Performance in the Age of AI
Learn about the Staffing Productivity Report, developed jointly by ASA and ASA corporate partner Prodoscore to summarize productivity trends among company recruiters. Sponsored by Prodoscore.

March 5—”Leadership Mistakes That Undermine Growth
Get tips from Annette Wehrli of Effectivity Consulting on identifying common leadership mistakes and determining how to manage your leadership approach.

March 9—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | March 2026
In the next installment of this new monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

March 10—”Learning From Leaders: Mentorship Stories That Made a Difference
Find out why mentorship is a critical tool for effective leadership—at every stage— and hear stories that will help you learn how to recognize organic mentorship opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and create a culture where mentorship thrives. Presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group.

March 31—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—First Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the first ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2026 to share current trends, research insights, and updates on legislative issues affecting the industry right now.

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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Gather With Your Industry Colleagues at the 2026 World Employment Conference

Staffing industry executives from around the world 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 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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Welcome New ASA Member

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Feb. 22.

Key Personnel Inc.
Holland, MI

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