U.S. staffing companies employed an average of just under two million temporary and contract workers per week in the second quarter of 2025—down by 8,300 from the first quarter—according to the American Staffing Association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey. Staffing employment declined slightly in the second quarter (–0.4%), counterbalanced by 1.5% growth in staffing sales. Staffing sales were down 8.0% from the second quarter of 2024—the smallest year-to-year decline since the first quarter of 2023.
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall, but Labor Market Softening
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Declines in August
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Philly Fed: Manufacturing Activity Expanded Overall
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Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate for First Time This Year
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CEOs Cut 2026 Outlook in September Poll as Economic Uncertainty Persists
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ASA Webinar Today on Navigating Legal Risks—Complimentary to Members
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “From Risk to Resilience: Legal and Compliance Strategies for Staffing Firms.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Get practical steps from legal executive Joanna Monroe that can reduce legal exposure, strengthen contracts, and transform risk management into long-term business resilience. Sponsored by Staffing GC, an ASA legal sponsor.
All ASA webinars are complimentary for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.
This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:
- Billing clients for sales tax in Washington state
- Brand recognition for staffing firms
- Ways to streamline job orders
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FTC Announces Workshop on Noncompete Agreements
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E-Verify Update: New Guidance for Employers on EAD Revocations
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Is EEOC Still Knocking? Why an Employment Lawsuit May Not Be the End of the Story
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California Releases FAQs, Model Notice Regarding Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Rights Law
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Managing the Employment Relationship in New Jersey
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Recent Amendments to the Colorado Wage Act: Stronger Employee Protections, Higher Stakes for Employers
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New Research Finds Leaders Overestimate Engagement, Underestimate What Makes People Stay
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Survey: a New Normal in Employee Leave Since the Covid-19 Pandemic
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