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    A Catalyst for Good

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  • Accelerator Program Focuses on Supporting Early-Stage Women-Led Staffing Firms The American Staffing Association Foundation has announced the inaugural participants of its new Accelerator Program, designed to support women entrepreneurs and founders in the early stages of growing their staffing and recruiting businesses. Established after a generous donation from Dorothy Taylor, 2021 ASA Leadership Hall of… More ›

  • In last issue’s column, I referenced the well-known saying “trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.” This phrase is a metaphor for trying to get something, or someone, to fit into a situation that is not a good fit. In staffing, it usually means we are trying to place someone into a… More ›

  • Attachment Nov. 18 ASA Webinar Slides pdf 930 KB Brought to you by     Who Should Attend Staffing, and recruiting industry owners, principals, chief executive officers, and presidents; sales and business development managers and leaders; industry professionals Highlights Part four of the four-part series of webinars brought to you by the women in leadership… More ›

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    The Rise and Stall of Staffing in America

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    From ADA to PWFA: The Accommodation Landscape

    Pop quiz: What’s the most common type of discrimination claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? Historically, race and sex discrimination. But now, claims under the Americans With Disabilities Act surpass claims for race and sex discrimination. Like other antidiscrimination laws, the ADA prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a protected characteristic—in this case,… More ›

  • When Carl Stecker started getting phone calls from people who had received W-2s from one of his companies, he was both confused and suspicious. The company, a limited liability entity, was set up as a transactional business and did not have any paid staff. “It’s tied to a checking account that lends money through our… More ›

  • The American Staffing Association today announced its newly elected officers for the 2026 board of directors. The leaders were voted on by the board during Staffing World®, the association’s annual convention and expo, taking place this week in Orlando, FL. The 2026 ASA board officers and directors are Chair: Tom Gimbel First Vice Chair: Jeff… More ›

  • In 2025, the top self-reported challenge for staffing companies flipped on its head from a lack of talent to a lack of clients, according to the 2025 “State of Staffing” report from StaffingHub. As highlighted in the report, finding new clients has become the top challenge for 23% of agencies (up from just 16% in… More ›

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    Beyond Backgrounds: Unlocking Second Chances

    In today’s industrial workforce, qualifications come in many forms. While traditional education still has its place, it no longer tells the whole story. Many great workers don’t have a degree, but they bring what matters most: hands-on experience, a strong work ethic, and the drive to show up and get the job done. More importantly,… More ›