September 4, 2025

Join Women Leaders Next Month at THRIVE

The future of staffing is being shaped by women who lead with influence, vision, and purpose—and THRIVE Live is where they come together—Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Hear from inspiring speakers, participate in interactive sessions, and network with peers and experts who know what it takes to lead in staffing.

Your THRIVE Live registration also includes entry to the Staffing World® opening keynote session featuring Olympic champion Katie Ledecky (sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.) followed by the Staffing World Expo Grand Opening. Staffing World is Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive for more information and to register.

Headline News ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
ADP: Private Sector Employment Increased by 54,000 Jobs in August
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise to Highest Level Since June
Beige Book: Economic Activity Little Changed Since Previous Report
ISM: Services Sector Activity Grew in August
U.S. Second-Quarter Worker Productivity Revised Sharply Higher
ASA for You
ASA Webinar Today on Offshore Hiring—Complimentary to Members
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
Legal Watch ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
DHS Terminates 2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
Fifth Circuit Upholds Enactment of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Mullin v. VA: Reiterating the Importance of Employer Confidentiality Obligations Around Medical Information
Managing the Employment Relationship in Georgia
Maryland Employers: Mandatory Notice Requirements for Mass Layoffs or RIFs Are Now in Effect
Trends and Research ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment—July 2025
August Job Cuts Rise 39% to 85,979, Led by Pharma and Finance Companies

Upcoming Events

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ASA Webinar Today on Offshore Hiring—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “From Cost Cutting to Competitive Advantage: The Nearshore Shift.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn from business analysts Glenda Quiroz and Adleigh Hunter how nearshore hiring—outsourcing work to countries close by instead of several time zones away—is helping staffing firms scale operations, maintain delivery speed, and unlock agility in a blended staffing model. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner VensureHR Staffing Alliance.

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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The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.

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