July 28, 2025

InGenius Acquires SIMPL
NABE Panelists Report Steady Business Conditions, Elevated Concerns About Risk of Recession
Arizona Woman in North Korean IT Workers Scheme Sentenced
Intel Expects Workforce to Shrink by 25,000
Boeing’s Fighter Jet Workers in the St. Louis Area Reject a Contract Offer
DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Corporate Immigration Violations
What the Trump-Musk Falling Out Can Teach Employers and Employees
The Case for Including Contractual Limitations Periods in Employment Agreements
News of an Employee’s Arrest or Pending Criminal Charges Poses a Dilemma for California Employers
Maryland Court Precludes Employees From Seeking Damages for de Minimis Claims for Allegedly Uncompensated Work Time
SHRM: Candidate Ghosting and Employer Competition Fueling Talent Shortages
Qlik Survey: Tariffs Now Rival AI in Reshaping American Graduate Job Market

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 utilize artificial intelligence, position your firm for growth in the second half of the year, and more.

Aug. 4—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | August 2025
In this 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.

Aug. 5—”Going Digital: Elevate Your Recruitment Game With Virtual Tools
Learn how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification, and other emerging trends can help your firm gain a competitive edge in an evolving workforce landscape from Kelley Cure Anderson and Bobby Wilburn of Malone Workforce Solutions, who will explore the benefits of virtual recruitment.

Aug. 12—”Good Grief: Navigating Loss in the Workplace
Lindsay Stanton of the Soul Revival and Jason Seiden of Comfort Communications will share their experiences with grief and provide strategies for fostering a more compassionate workplace where grief is acknowledged, understood, and supported with humanity.

Aug. 19—”Smarter Selling With AI: Empowering Your Staffing Teams for Success
Hear from Joey Frampus and Erika Bantz of Butler Street to learn how to use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate placements and how to infuse AI into the sales cycle without losing the human touch. Presented by the ASA direct hire section.

Aug. 28—”AI Unlocked: Practical Tools to Boost Your Recruiting Game
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. 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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New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: Staffing-Specific Provisions in HR 1

Since the 119th Congress convened in January, ASA has held more than 60 meetings with key members of Congress and representatives’ staff, focusing on areas of particular concern to association members.

The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the ASA legal team or industry legal expert and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, Toby Malara, ASA vice president of government relations, explains several policy changes included in the recently enacted budget reconciliation law and discusses how they will affect the staffing industry.

Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video, then join the conversation on ASA Central.

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