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Jul 29, 2025

Come to THRIVE Live at Staffing World and Get Inspired

Are you a woman in staffing who wants to be a more compelling leader? At THRIVE Live you’ll gain knowledge for growth by discussing industry-specific topics and learning practical sales and storytelling skills to amplify your value and drive results. It takes place Oct. 5–6 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

THRIVE Live, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, will help you boost your influence, ignite your career, and scale your business. Get inspiration and insights to help you grow your business, propel your career, and position yourself for success—from presenters like Angie’s Boomchickapop co-founder Angie Bastian; social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist Michelle Poler; and author Lisa Bragg. With breakout tracks for chief executive officers, for owners and entrepreneurs, and for the next generation of leaders, there is content for everyone.

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register. Staffing World® takes place right after THRIVE Live, Oct. 6–8 at the same location in Orlando.

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

Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey

Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2025 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector.

After completing the survey, you will be able to access an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for the number of direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends, and payroll and productivity metrics by company size. Participate by Aug. 22 to get the staffing industry information you’re looking for.

Register to take the survey at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Buyer Beware—Again: The Latest Wave of Health Care Plans Claiming Big Tax Savings Pose the Same Risks as Before

ASA has issued several reports over the years warning of the legal pitfalls of health insurance plans promising outsized payroll and income tax savings. In 2023, the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance and proposed regulations confirming that the plans violate basic principles of tax law. It was thought this would have settled the matter, but the plans reportedly have resurfaced and are again being promoted to staffing firms. In this article, ASA lawyers review the background of these arrangements and conclude that the current plans present the same “double dipping” problem and legal risks as before.