Leading People

Winning Programs Focus on Equity in STEM Careers and Registered Apprenticeships for Military Families ASA honored three staffing agencies with 2022 Elevate Awards, the organization announced today, for workforce development programs that promote equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and registered apprenticeships for transitioning service members, veterans, and their families. Created in… More ›

Selected by Industry Peers From Across the Country The American Staffing Association has named DeLibra Wesley, president and chief executive officer of Dallas-based National Recruiting Consultants, the 2022 Volunteer of the Year. The Volunteer of the Year award is selected through nominations from volunteer peers from across the country. As the leader of a woman-… More ›

Year-to-Year Employment Up 6.0% U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.8 million temporary and contract workers per week in the second quarter of 2022 according to data released today by the American Staffing Association. Staffing employment and sales typically rise in the second quarter following the first quarter seasonal dip. The industry has returned… More ›

The World Employment Confederation Outlines Policy Recommendations to Reduce Disparity Between Global Supply and Demand, Leading to Better Functioning Labor Markets More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced that Dave Freeman has been named the organization’s new chief marketing officer. A marketing and communications professional for more than 20 years, Freeman brings specific expertise in brand management, digital marketing, lead generation, and public relations. His background includes work in the education, retail, and nonprofit sectors. In his… More ›

43% of Retirees Say Age Could Be a Barrier to Finding a New Job More than three in 10 U.S. retirees say they would be motivated to rejoin the workforce if inflation continued to eat into their savings, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. In… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced eight new recipients of its Women in Leadership scholarships. Established in 2020, the Women in Leadership scholarship program honors rising stars who show exemplary professional growth potential and a commitment to a career in the staffing and recruiting industry. The eight scholarship awardees are: Cheryl Campanaro, director of customer… More ›

Employed Baby Boomers much less likely to search for a new job, and also cite age as a potential barrier to finding new work Nearly six in 10 U.S. workers are concerned their paycheck is not enough to support themselves or their families as employees look to keep up with the rise of inflation, according… More ›

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Q2 2022 Revenue Expected to Rise 10% U.S. staffing sales reached $37.4 billion—a new first-quarter high—while first-quarter staffing jobs grew 1.6% year-to-year, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association’s Staffing Employment and Sales survey. Overall, staffing companies employed an average of 2.7 million temporary and contract workers per week in the first quarter of… More ›