Leading People

ix years into my staffing career, I was at a crossroads. I had just left my first employer out of college to join a different staffing firm. I left a company where I was successful and established and had close friends to go to a new company where I had none of those things. Oh,… More ›

The regulatory landscape for noncompete agreements shifted dramatically in 2025. On Sept. 5, the Federal Trade Commission took steps to formally end its efforts to implement a nationwide ban on noncompetes, agreeing to vacate the Non-Compete Clause Rule and dismiss all pending appeals. However, noncompetes remain under scrutiny—especially in the staffing and health care sectors—as… More ›

At the start of the year, industrial clients were already familiar with a longstanding litany of pre-existing challenges, including elevated labor costs, high interest rates, and difficulty attracting and retaining qualified talent. A sudden, and erratic, changing tariff regime not only added economic turbulence but squeezed industrial profit margins—forcing manufacturers to be cautious about headcount… More ›

Conflict landmines exist throughout the staffing industry, and the consequences of not dealing with them effectively can result in lost productivity, damage to relationships, lower morale, and harm to your firm’s reputation. But taking a prompt, professional approach to problems that arise—with open communication at the forefront—can be the difference between your failure and success… More ›

It sounds contrived, hardly plausible. Bad actors on the international stage are creating fake employees—leveraging artificial intelligence and other tools to invent bogus workers. They’re inserting these fraudulent individuals into American companies to steal trade secrets and personal data, funnel funds out of the country, and potentially undermine national security. We’d love to tell you… More ›

As 2026 comes into focus, the staffing industry stands at a crossroads of disruption and possibility. Economic uncertainty, AI innovation, and a changing workforce are reshaping how companies hire and how talent works. With insights from leading experts, ASA spotlights five key trends that will define the year ahead—revealing where challenges lie, where opportunity awaits,… More ›

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly competitive hiring environment, staffing firms are under more pressure than ever to deliver top talent quickly, efficiently, and at scale. Traditional recruitment methods—while still valuable—can’t always keep up with the growing demands of clients or the expectations of candidates who now prioritize speed, transparency, and flexibility. To stay ahead, many… More ›