October 29, 2025

Volunteer With ASA—A Small Commitment Can Make a Big Difference

ASA is currently seeking dedicated members to serve on volunteer committees and councils. Serve on an ASA committee or council in 2026 for your chance to shape the future of staffing while growing your own career. Volunteering takes just a small time commitment but delivers big benefits, new connections, leadership experience, and a direct role in strengthening the industry.

Applications are due this Friday, Oct. 31. Don’t miss your opportunity to join the 2026 ASA volunteer community and make a contribution to the industry. Learn about all the available volunteer opportunities at asacentral.americanstaffing.net.

Headline News ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
ADP Announces National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate Publicly Available on a Weekly Cadence
Richmond Fed: Manufacturing Activity Was Slow in October
Conference Board: New Data Reveal the Demographic Divides Driving U.S. Consumer Confidence
AI Workers Are Putting In 100-Hour Workweeks to Win the New Tech Arms Race
Target Eliminating 1,800 Corporate Jobs as It Looks to Reclaim Its Lost Luster
ASA for You
ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Buying or Selling a Staffing Company—Complimentary to Members
Network in Your Niche—Virtually
Legal Watch ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
Illinois Appellate Decision Signals Employers Risk Losing Workers’ Compensation Protection From Co-Worker Violence Suits
Third Circuit: Employers Can Include FLSA Releases in Opt-Out Class Actions
Washington Employers: Prepare for Hiring Practice Shifts as New Background Check Requirements Take Effect in 2026 and 2027
28 States Limit Employer Access to Private Social Media Accounts
California Revises Its Equal Pay Act
Driving Compliance: English Proficiency Enforcement and Its Impact on Trucking Employers
Trends and Research ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
Korn Ferry Research Unveils Top Talent Acquisition Trends Shaping 2026
SHRM: Workforce Participation Among People With Disabilities Reaches Historic High

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ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Buying or Selling a Staffing Company—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Merger and Acquisition Considerations for Staffing Companies,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. 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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ASA for You

Network in Your Niche—Virtually

As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA.

Get the full schedule and register at americanstaffing.net:

  • Direct hire section: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Office–administrative section: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Industrial section: Thursday, Nov. 6, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Health care section: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Professional–managerial section: Thursday, Nov. 20, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time

Networking calls are open to ASA members and members of ASA sections, which are sector-specific communities that provide resources, webinars, and sector-specific news for member companies and their employees. To join a section, update your profile on ASA Central.

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