June 27, 2025

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Economic Growth Increased in May
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Activity Continued to Decrease in June
U.S. Consumer Spending Drops in May, Price Pressures Remain Muted
Spirit Halloween Hiring 50,000 Retail Associates for 2025 Season
Thousands of Workers Could Strike at Albertsons, Safeway Stores in Several States
U.S. Department of Labor Renews National Emphasis Program to Address Amputations in Manufacturing
Safe + Sound Week Will Spotlight Emergency Preparedness
Deepfakes and Digital Harassment
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers From Heat Illness During Heatwave
Minnesota Contractors’ Workforce Compliance Requirements, Part II: Equal Pay Certificates
American Time Use Survey—2024 Results
Survey: Sticking to Traditional Policies Could Cost Employers Top Talent

Upcoming Events

Plan for These ASA Webinars This Summer—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will be full of free education 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.

July 7—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | July 2025
In the next installment of 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.

July 22—”2025 Halftime Huddle: First-Half Insights and Second-Half Strategies for Staffing Leaders
Eric Gregg, founder of ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated, will review data from the first two quarters of 2025 and identify strategic shifts that staffing firms can implement to adapt and dominate in the second half of 2025. Sponsored by ClearlyRated.

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.

All ASA webinars are free 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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Welcome New ASA Members

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

Level 1 Nurse Staffing, LLC
El Dorado, KS
VSG Business Solutions
Hamilton, NJ
WYN Solutions
Alpharetta, GA

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