October 1, 2025

Participate in the ASA Mentor Match Program—Applications Are Being Accepted Now

Are you looking to support your colleagues and help advance future leaders in the staffing and recruiting industry—or to boost your career and develop yourself as an emerging leader in the staffing and recruiting industry? Sign up for the ASA Mentor Match program. Mentor Match allows members to make valuable industry connections, define career goals, and gain insight from staffing peers. The goal of the program is to help members grow professionally and network with fellow ASA members.

Mentors and mentees are matched based on areas of expertise for a six-month period. Applications for the six-month cycle that begins in January will be accepted through Oct. 31. Visit americanstaffing.net/mentormatch to get started.

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ADP: Private Sector Employment Shed 32,000 Jobs in September
Minimal Shifts in U.S. Small Business Employment in September
Manufacturing Sector Economic Activity Contracted Again in September
Chicago Business Barometer Dipped in September
Government Shutdown Begins as Funding Lapses
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Plan for These ASA Webinars This Month—Complimentary to Members
Legal Watch ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
The ADA Generation’s Impact on Employee Requests for Accommodations and Leaves Based on Disabilities
DOL Issues Four Opinion Letters Addressing Emergency Pay, Tip Pooling, Family Medical Leave, FLSA Compliance
Purely Emotional Harm Not Covered Without Actual Physical Injury
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in New York
Virginia General Assembly Expands Employer Liability for Acts Done by Employees
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Aerotek: Job Seekers Prioritize Job Stability, Challenge Entry-Level Experience Requirements
Survey: CFO Optimism Rises Amid Emerging Challenges

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Plan for These ASA Webinars This Month—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will provide several complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you position your firm for growth, expand your talent pipeline, and more.

Oct. 15—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | October 2025“
In the latest 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.

Oct. 21—”Rethinking Talent: Second-Chance Hiring in Action“
Find out how second-chance hiring—an initiative that encourages businesses to offer employment opportunities to people affected by the criminal justice system—could strengthen your talent pipeline and give your clients a competitive edge. Sponsored by the ASA industrial section.

Oct. 28—”Mentoring That Works: Building Stronger Mentor–Mentee Relationships“

In celebration of National Mentoring Day, Seth Stein of Eastridge Workforce Management will discuss how—and why—to build strong mentoring relationships and foster a culture of mentorship. Presented by the ASA Mentor Match program.

Oct. 30—”Merger and Acquisition Considerations for Staffing Companies“
Attorneys Brian Nugent and Melissa Cizmorris of Akerman LLP will discuss staffing company acquisition transactions—including how the acquisition process works, the factors sellers should consider when weighing whether and when to sell, and what buyers should consider in evaluating potential sellers. Sponsored by ASA legal sponsor Akerman LLP.

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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