American Staffing Association

#StaffingIndex: Staffing employment rebounded during the week of Dec. 2–8, with a 3.9% increase in the ASA Staffing Index to a value of 88. Staffing jobs were 10.0% lower relative to the same week last year. For access to the full analysis, staffing companies can participate in the survey. To see more, visit the #ASADataDashboard at https://bit.ly/ASAData

Given the recent state of the U.S. economy and staffing sales trends this past year, it’s more important than ever to get ahead of opportunities for growth. ASA’s 2024 Staffing Industry Playbook contains the data and analysis you need to skillfully navigate the numbers, make informed decisions, and grow your business! Visit https://bit.ly/49GkF4A to view and download the playbook today.

Happy #MembershipMonday! Curious about ASA membership? See below to hear from ASA member Lisa Champion with BelFlex Staffing Network / Elwood Staffing Services on why being an #ASAMember is valuable to her! Learn more at americanstaffing.net

Happy #MembershipMonday! Curious about ASA membership? See below to hear from ASA member Lisa Champion with BelFlex Staffing Network / Elwood Staffing Services, Inc. on why being an #ASAMember is valuable to her! Learn more at americanstaffing.net!

Join senior labor economist Ron Hetrick, lead author of Lightcast’s “The Rising Storm” report, for an in-depth overview of the current and near future state of the labor market as it relates to different staffing specialties—specifically light industrial and warehousing, technology, finance, professional, and health care. What has led to the current setbacks in staffing, and what solutions may be on the horizon? Hetrick will answer these questions and many more. Join us on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. ET—register now at americanstaffing.net!

Have you heard about #MicroRetirement? This growing trend of taking strategic career breaks—or retirements—is becoming increasingly popular despite potential drawbacks. “A long career gap can sometimes make it difficult to re-enter the workforce, especially in areas with rapidly changing technological advancements,” said ASA president Stephen Dwyer. Read more from WorkLife’s Tony Case at https://lnkd.in/exzH88Eh

ASA is excited to welcome our newest members, MeCare Staffing, Trade Team LLC, and St. Augustine Staffing Agency LLC!

Labor market activity remains at healthy levels but the long term trend may show more challenges. See a preview of the latest Weekly Economic & Business Outlook (WEBO) below and join ASA today for access to the full, in-depth report every single week. ASA members have exclusive access to the most powerful and targeted data analysis tool available to staffing professionals—learn more at https://lnkd.in/evPGhHh7.

ASA chief economist Noah Yosif told Bloomberg that a rate cut next week “will allow the Fed to be nimble enough to tackle potential disinflationary headwinds in the new year, including continued stickiness within shelter costs, as well as policy shifts on tariffs, taxes, as well as immigration.” Read more from Augusta Saraiva at https://bloom.bg/3DoeKF9

#JobSeekers continue to face challenges in a competitive market. Read more from ASA and The Harris Poll's Workforce Monitor survey below.