by Laura Sorce | Jul 2, 2025 | ISSA Events
The 2025 Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat is circling back to a favorite retreat destination, The Abbey Resort and Spa on the shores of Lake Geneva (WI). If you have never attended the Owners Retreat, this is a learning experience you don’t want to...
by ISSA | Jul 2, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
If your staffing firm currently focuses on permanent placements, you’ve likely enjoyed the high margins and simplicity of those one time hires. However, contract staffing increases staffing firm value by providing steady recurring revenue and greater financial...
by ISSA | Jul 1, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
By UHY LLP Staffing M&A activity remains strong, despite “declines” from record levels in 2022; Q1 2025 activity was up meaningfully as compared to Q1 2024 levels Healthcare Staffing deal activity has recovered/normalized; IT Staffing is poised for an uptick in...
by ISSA | Jun 25, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
In a dynamic labor market like Illinois and the greater Midwest, staffing firms must be more than good—they must be measurable. Knowing what metrics to track, and how to act on them, separates growth-oriented firms from those simply keeping pace. Key performance...
by ISSA | May 30, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
A Case Study “’The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.’ In the staffing industry, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial. A profit-sharing plan can be a key...
by ISSA | Apr 1, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels, Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software Over the past few years, the word “AI” has been buzzing about the staffing world. At first, everyone wanted “AI” and in some cases they might not even have known how they wanted to use AI. It was the...
by ISSA | Apr 1, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
As 2025 begins, the cost-of-living increases for retirement plans and IRAs will become effective, as will new provisions from SECURE Act 2.0 and other changes. These changes include rules on required minimum distributions (RMD) on inherited IRAs, catch-up contribution...
by ISSA | Mar 18, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
Marketing is an essential driver of business growth, but success hinges on realistic goals and a genuine partnership between a company and its marketing provider. Efforts can falter when these elements are missing, leaving both parties frustrated. Let’s explore an...
by ISSA | Mar 6, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
Over the past few years, there’s been a subtle but significant shift in offices around the country. With more employees dropping out of the workforce, talent is increasingly hard to find – giving employees the freedom to be more selective about where they work....
by ISSA | Feb 25, 2025 | Partner Article, Sponsor Articles
Tax season can be tricky for staffing agencies, with unique considerations for classifying workers and maximizing deductions. With multiple employees working multiple job assignments with varying lengths of time, staffing agencies can face challenges when it comes to...
