January 20, 2026

Share Your Knowledge at Staffing World—Deadline Next Week for Breakout Session Submissions

There are just a few days left for you to submit a proposal for a breakout session at Staffing World®, which this year takes place Oct. 12–14 in Denver.

At the ASA annual convention and expo, staffing and recruiting professionals will gather to explore new opportunities, the latest tips and tools, and groundbreaking strategies in a rapidly evolving industry. There are still spots available for interactive breakout sessions on topics essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry—but proposals must be received by Jan. 31.

Proposals for Demo Stage talks are due May 31, and proposals for ASA webinars are accepted throughout the year. For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

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Upcoming Events

ASA Webinar Today on Tapping Into 2026 Trends—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “2026 Staffing Trends: Projections and Reflections From Industry Leaders.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Join thought leaders in the industry to learn about the top five trends in staffing for 2026, how they will affect the industry in the year ahead, and how you can prepare for ways they will affect your business goals and future growth.

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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Get Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Participate by Feb. 27 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

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