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  • Federal Reserve Beige Book

    Fed: Modest to Moderate Economic Growth; Staffing Demand Up

    Economic activity expanded across the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”), with a majority of districts reporting modest to moderate growth. Employment and wages continued to expand at a modest or moderate pace across most of the nation, but employers again reported tight labor… More ›

  • ASA Staffing Index

    Staffing Employment Robust in October

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    ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, October 2018 Staffing employment contracted 0.6% the week of Oct. 8–14, according to the ASA Staffing Index, edging back down to a rounded value of 102. Despite the week-to-week decline—which some survey respondents attribute to the Columbus Day holiday and inclement weather—the index registered at the highest level for the… More ›

  • ASA Staffing Index

    ASA Staffing Index Surges to 101 in September

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    ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, September 2018 Staffing employment grew 1.7% the week of Sept. 10–16, according to the ASA Staffing Index, which surged to a rounded value of 101. While businesses recovered from the Labor Day holiday and inclement weather in parts of the country, temporary and contract staffing employment remained robust, advancing 3.8%… More ›

  • Federal Reserve Beige Book

    Fed: Moderate Economic Growth; Strong Staffing Demand

    The economy expanded at a moderate pace through the end of August, according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”). Employment and wages continued to grow at a modest to moderate pace, even as labor market tightness persisted. Businesses in some districts increasingly added benefits—such as vacation… More ›

  • ASA Employment & Sales Survey

    Staffing Employment at 18-Year High for Second Quarter

    New Data From Quarterly ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 3.2 million temporary and contract workers per week in the second quarter of 2018, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association—the greatest number for any second quarter since 2000. Staffing employment increased 2.3% in the… More ›

  • ASA Genius Awards

    American Staffing Association Honors Best Communications and Marketing Programs of the Year in Staffing and Recruiting Industry

    The American Staffing Association recognized member staffing agencies with ASA Genius Awards for the most outstanding marketing, advertising, multimedia, and public relations campaigns and products of the year. The winning entries will be featured in a cutting-edge, interactive display at Staffing World® 2018, the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 16-18 in metro Washington, DC…. More ›

  • ASA Staffing Index

    ASA Staffing Index Continues at Record High Levels

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    ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, August 2018 The ASA Staffing Index for the week of Aug. 6–12 strengthened by 0.7% to a rounded value of 101—the third consecutive week the index has reached record highs for their comparable weeks. This also marks the first time the index has reached a rounded figure of 101 before… More ›

  • ASA Staffing Index

    ASA Staffing Index Hits All-Time High for July

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    ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, July 2018 The ASA Staffing Index for the week of July 9–15 jumped 6.7% to a rounded value of 98, bouncing back from last week’s holiday dip to a historically high level for the 28th week of the year. Temporary and contract staffing employment was 2.9% higher than the same… More ›

  • Federal Reserve Beige Book

    Fed: Modest to Moderate Economic Growth; Labor Supply an Obstacle

    Economic activity continued to expand across the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve Board’s latest report on regional economies (known as the “beige book”), with most districts reporting moderate or modest growth. Employment and wages rose at a modest to moderate pace, but districts reported that tight labor markets and the inability to find workers… More ›

  • ASA Staffing Index

    ASA Staffing Index Hits Post-Recession High for June

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    ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, June 2018 The ASA Staffing Index for the week of June 11–17 rose 0.6% to a rounded value of 98—the strongest reading for the 24th week of the year since 2007, right before the Great Recession. Staffing employment was 1.3% higher than the same week last year, with some survey… More ›

  • Introducing the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology
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    White Paper: Introducing the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology

    In October 2017, the American Staffing Association unveiled the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology—an integrated ecosystem map that will change how companies tackle tech. This resource is based on research and analysis conducted by Talent Tech Labs, a New York City-based organization that engages in investigation, research, validation, and acceleration of talent acquisition, to develop… More ›

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  • ASA Employment & Sales Survey

    Staffing Employment Sets Record High for First Quarter

    New Data From Quarterly ASA Staffing Employment and Sales Survey U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 3.10 million temporary and contract workers per week in the first quarter of 2018, according to data released today by the American Staffing Association—the greatest number for any first quarter since reporting for the ASA Staffing Employment and… More ›