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January 15, 2025

Free Webinar Tomorrow—What’s Ahead for the Staffing Industry

Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar presented by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated, “The Year Ahead in Staffing: From AI to Z,” 1–2 p.m. Eastern time. After two challenging years for the staffing industry, experts are forecasting renewed growth in 2025. Savvy firms recognize that growth is predicated on their ability to successfully navigate economic uncertainty, changing demographics, and emerging technologies.

ClearlyRated founder Eric Gregg will facilitate a conversation with CareerBuilder + Monster director of sales Danny Ashraf and ASA chief economist Noah Yosif to share insights, trends, and predictions for the year ahead, as well as pragmatic advice for how your firm can stay ahead of the competition. To learn more and to register, visit clearlyrated.com.

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ASA Promotes Top Staffing Industry Policy Issues With Trump Transition Team

On Jan. 8, members of ASA staff met with U.S. Department of Labor transition team for president-elect Trump to promote the association’s priorities and suggested areas of focus. The discussion included concerns around worker misclassification, continued support for temporary worker safety resources in coordination with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, artificial intelligence in the employment context, immigration reform, reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and federal apprenticeship programs. ASA looks forward to working with the department’s new leadership and ensuring the staffing industry’s voice is heard. The issues shared with the administration are set forth in the association’s 2025 Policy Agenda.

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Get Technology Tips in the ASA Staffing Tech Center

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, providing innovative new ways to source, engage, select, and hire candidates. Navigating and understanding the technology landscape, however, is a challenge. ASA and Talent Tech Labs conducted an industry-wide survey to understand how staffing firms are leveraging talent acquisition technology—as well as how satisfied they are with specific tools and suppliers.

Take a look at the results for help benchmarking your own firm’s use of technology against your peers and mapping out your firm’s technology roadmap. Learn more at the ASA Staffing Tech Center.

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