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May 16, 2025

One Week Left to Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars and Social Responsibility Programs

Gain national recognition for your company by participating in the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Care Awards programs. The deadline to submit entries is next Friday, May 23.

  • The National Staffing Employee of the Year program honors a current or former temporary or contract employee with an extraordinary story of staffing success and who best exemplifies one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Sponsored by StaffPRO3, a division of PMC Insurance Group
  • The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 23.

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Upcoming Events

Register Now and You Can Attend THRIVE Virtual Next Week

Learn from and connect with women leaders next week during THRIVE virtual, a half-day online event to help you grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and acquire new ideas and make lasting connections.

The agenda features inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry—including organizational psychologist Michelle P. King, Ph.D.; Nika White, Ph.D., of Nika White Consulting; Lauren Beane of the “Ready Enough” podcast; and Erika Bantz of Butler Street—as well as time to take part in peer networking groups where you’ll share insights, swap strategies, and build genuine connections with a supportive community of women leaders.

THRIVE virtual, presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, takes place Tuesday, May 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

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ASA Central Week Concludes Today

ASA Central Week is wrapping up, but the celebration isn’t over yet. The association is marking 12 years of ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—with targeted discussions, contributor spotlights, and a few fun games.

And come back to ASA Central after this week is over to connect with your community and make the most of this exclusive resource for ASA members.

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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 May 4.

Fuse Recruitment
Victoria, Australia
NousSole Leadership Partners
Los Angeles, CA
Penmac Staffing Services Inc.
Springfield, MO
Special Multi Services
Detroit, MI
StaffVengers
Lanham, MD

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