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ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, April 2025 Index Ticks Up to a Value of 84 Staffing employment edged up during the week of April 7-13, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing 0.7% to a rounded value of 84. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 6.2% lower relative to… More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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Job Gains Mark First Quarter of Growth Since 2022 U.S. staffing companies employed an average of 2.2 million temporary and contract workers per week in the fourth quarter of 2024—up 37,000 jobs from the third quarter of 2024—according to data released today by the American Staffing Association. The association’s Staffing Employment and Sales Survey showed… More ›
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ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, March 2025 Index Holds at a Value of 83 Staffing employment edged down during the week of March 10-16, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing 0.3% but holding at a rounded value of 83. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 7.7% lower relative… More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, February 2025 Year-to-Year Gap Narrows, New Starts Down from Previous Week Staffing employment inched down during the week of Feb. 10-16, with the ASA Staffing Index decreasing 0.4% but holding at a rounded value of 83. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs were 7.8%… More ›
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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 ›
Experts in the staffing and recruiting industry, as well as professionals in other disciplines pertinent to staffing, are encouraged to submit their ideas to present at ASA events, in webinars, and for publication in articles.