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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 ›

ASA President Stephen C. Dwyer Will Become CEO in 2026 American Staffing Association chief executive officer Richard Wahlquist, whose vision led to the expansion of the ASA education, learning, and advocacy programs, has announced his retirement at the end of 2025. ASA president Stephen C. Dwyer will assume the role of chief executive officer Jan…. More ›

The February Employment Situation was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday, March 7, 2025. It estimated a tepid increase in nonfarm payroll employment of 151,000, missing consensus expectations of 170,000. January estimates were revised down by 18,000, from 143,000 to 125,000, while December estimates were revised up 16,000, from 307,000 to… More ›

ASA Also Supports Keith Sonderling for DOL Deputy Secretary The American Staffing Association today officially endorsed the nominations of former representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor and Keith Sonderling for deputy secretary of labor. “As a small business owner, Chavez-DeRemer understands the burden of costly and unnecessary government regulations, the impact the national workforce… More ›

Agreement Marks Third New ASA Corporate Partnership in 2025 The American Staffing Association today announced staffing firm payroll funding provider Advance Partners 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 talent solutions industry. Advance Partners’… More ›

Agreement Marks Second New ASA Corporate Partnership in 2025 The American Staffing Association has announced ConverzAI, pioneers of AI Virtual Recruiter and Voice AI platform for the staffing and recruiting industry, as the newest member of the ASA corporate partner program. An ASA corporate partnership represents the highest level of support for the association and… More ›

Multiyear Agreement Supports ASA Members and Initiatives The American Staffing Association has announced benefits administration provider Benefits in a Card as the newest member of ASA’s corporate partner program. ASA corporate partnerships represent the highest level of support for the association, its members, and the U.S. staffing, recruiting, and talent solutions industry. The new alliance… More ›

Houston local and Airswift chief executive officer, Janette Marx, has been named the 2025 chair of the American Staffing Association’s board of directors, the association announced. Elected recently by the board during Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, Marx has worked in the recruitment industry for over 25 years. As CEO of Airswift… More ›

As a leading voice for more job opportunities for America’s workers, the American Staffing Association is proud to join in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. “Apprenticeships play a critical role in future-proofing careers in our country,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive officer at ASA. “As skills-based hiring continues to gain momentum, job seekers need more pathways… More ›

The American Staffing Association today announced its newly elected officers for the 2025 board of directors. The leaders were voted on by the board during the association’s annual Staffing World® convention and expo taking place this week in Nashville, TN. The 2025 ASA board officers are Chair: Janette Marx, Airswift First Vice Chair: Tom Gimbel,… More ›