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May 23, 2025

Hear From Inspiring Keynoters at Staffing World® 2025

Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is the premier event for staffing professionals who want to tackle the industry’s toughest challenges and drive growth. At Staffing World 2025, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL, you’ll get strategies, insights, and tools to help you grow your firm and move your career forward.

Hear from keynote presenters Katie Ledecky—America’s most decorated female Olympian (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) and Carla Harris—Wall Street veteran, author, and international speaker (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI), as well as some of the brightest minds in business today.

Visit staffingworld.net for more information about Staffing World—and register by June 30 for the lowest rate available.

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Suggests Economic Growth Decreased in April
U.S. Economy Improves in May After Slump Last Month, S&P PMI Surveys Show
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Contracted Slightly in May
U.S. Sees Fall in Job Vacancies After Trump Tariffs
U.S. Federal Reserve to Cut its Workforce by 10% in Coming Years
EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas Corrects EEOC’s Course in Federal Sector, Promises Accountability and Reform
Restrictions on Hiring Former Government Employees for Government Contractors
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Independent Agency Board Members Fired by President Donald Trump
NYC Employers Reminded to Post Lactation Accommodation Policy
State Employment and Unemployment—April 2025
Desk-Based Roles See Application Surges Amid Slowing Demand, Frontline Workforce Faces Talent Shortages

Upcoming Events

ASA Webinar Next Week on Immigration—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Are You Ready for ICE? What Every Staffing Firm Needs to Know in 2025.” It takes place Tuesday, May 27, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an encore presentation of a session from the 2025 ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference, immigration law experts Helen L. Konrad of McCandlish Holton PC and Dawn M. Lurie of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will discuss workplace raids, Form I-9 investigations, and the steps that staffing companies should take to protect their business.

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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Staffing Today Returns May 27

In observance of Memorial Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Monday, May 26. Staffing Today will return May 27.

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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 18.

Sasar Tec
Haddon Heights, NJ
SearchPros
Sacramento, CA

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