Leading People

AI-Powered Data Intelligence Solutions Provider Marks Fourth New ASA Corporate Partnership in 2025 The American Staffing Association today announced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered data intelligence solutions provider Prodoscore as the newest member of its corporate partnership program. An ASA corporate partnership represents the highest level of support for the association and the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and… More ›

Sue Burnett, founder and president of Houston-based Burnett Specialists and Dallas-based Choice Specialists, will be inducted in the American Staffing Association’s Leadership Hall of Fame, the organization announced today. Starting in 1974 with a $10,000 loan and her car as collateral, Burnett built Burnett Specialists into Houston’s largest staffing and recruiting firm, according to the… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced eight recipients of the association’s prestigious Women in Leadership Scholarship program.  Now in its fifth year, 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 class of 2025 Women in… More ›

Annual Event Celebrates 11 Million Temporary and Contract Workers Nationwide The American Staffing Association’s Foundation is launching a program to support women-owned staffing firms in the first five years of business. The ASA Foundation Accelerator Program supports woman-owned staffing companies during the critical startup phase, providing the foundation and resources necessary to Accelerate business growth… More ›

Annual Event Celebrates 11 Million Temporary and Contract Workers Nationwide Temporary and contract employees are set to be celebrated by staffing and recruiting firms across the country during the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee Week, held Sept. 8-15 this year. National Staffing Employee Week is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of more than 11… More ›

The American Staffing Association announced today that Staffmark Group’s chief executive officer, Stacey Lane, is the newest member of the ASA board of directors. A seasoned executive in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry, Lane brings a proven track record of success and innovation to her role on the board. Under her leadership, Staffmark… More ›

Twenty-one-time world champion and 16-time world-record breaker Katie Ledecky will serve as the opening keynote speaker for the Staffing World 2025 convention and expo, to be held this year Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL. Ledecky’s success rate at the highest levels of competition is unparalleled and a source of admiration for anyone who observes her… More ›

The March employment situation was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday, April 4. It estimated a large increase in nonfarm payroll employment of 228,000, soaring over consensus expectations of 140,000—higher than the average monthly gain of 158,000 over the prior 12 months. February estimates were revised down by 34,000, from 151,000 to… More ›

Awards to Highlight Top Staffing Stars and Social Responsibility Initiatives The American Staffing Association is inviting member firms to “build their reputation” by submitting nominations for its National Staffing Employee of the Year program and the ASA Care Awards. With no cost to enter, ASA awards offer great and cost-effective opportunities for staffing and recruiting… More ›