January 29, 2026

Get Your Staffing Benchmarks and Projections

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by Feb. 27 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, 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.

ManpowerGroup Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Hirewell Acquires Newance
U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Down to 209,000 During Holiday Week
U.S. Third-Quarter Productivity Growth Unrevised
U.S. Factory Orders Rebounded in November
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Sees ‘Somewhat Elevated’ Inflation and Stabilizing Job Market
Clarification Regarding Recent Coverage of NLRB’s Updated Docketing Protocol
Texas AG Announces Sweeping Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse
Local Laws Can Complicate State Laws Even Further
Fourth Circuit Says Employee Has Light Burden in Tying Accommodation Request to Religious Beliefs
New Jersey Issues Guidance on Language-Based Employment Discrimination
State Job Openings and Labor Turnover—November 2025
Express: Companies Bracing for a Turnover Surge in 2026

Upcoming Events

ASA Webinar Today on Maintaining the Strength of Your Family Business—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Chaos-Proof Your Family Business, Session Two: Your Next Family Action Meeting.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. The two-part webinar concludes with steps business leaders can take to chaos-proof the family business inside of a company—attendees will simulate a family business meeting.

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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Virtual Ask the Experts Event Today Featuring the ASA Legal and Legislative Team

Don’t miss the “Ask the Experts” event on ASA Central. It takes place today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. Because staying ahead of legal and compliance issues is critical in today’s staffing environment, ASA vice president of government affairs Toby Malara, ASA general counsel Brittany Sakata, and ASA employment policy counsel Pat Treacy will be answering members’ questions and sharing timely insights on issues affecting the industry.

Log in to ASA Central today to participate in the live discussion, gain practical guidance, and hear how peers are navigating challenges similar to the ones you face. If you did not submit a question in advance, you can follow the discussion thread live and post a question for the ASA legal team to address.

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The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.

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