ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, November 2025 Staffing employment increased during the week of Nov. 10–16, with the ASA Staffing Index growing by 1.1% to a rounded value of 93. Staffing companies cited no one primary factor that hindered growth. Staffing jobs were 4.7% higher compared with the same period last year, up slightly from… 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 ›
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, July 2025 Index Sees Quick Seasonal Recovery Staffing employment experienced a healthy rebound in the week after Independence Day, with the ASA Staffing Index rising to a rounded value of 85. The Index returned to its pre-July-Fourth level almost immediately—in a stark contrast to last year, when the recovery took… More ›
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ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, May 2025 Dip in Index Contrasted With Steady Year-to-Year Levels Staffing employment edged down during the week of May 12-18, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing 0.4% to hold at a rounded value of 84. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 5.6% lower… 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 ›
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 ›
ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, December 2024 Four in 10 Staffing Firms Report Gains in New Assignments Staffing employment edged up in the week of Dec. 9–15, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.3% to a rounded value of 89, where it has hovered for much of the year. Staffing jobs were 8.9% below… 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 ›

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