2019 Holiday Event Recap
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association had one more fun event to wrap up 2019, and it was a big hit! We asked a panel of HR and hiring managers to join us at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, IL and share some insights on their partnership with staffing firms. This was...
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Illinois Search and Staffing Association Receives Chapter Excellence Awards
Pictured L to R: John Seelander (ISSA President), Richard Wahlquist (ASA President and CEO), Tiffany Pugliese (ISSA Young Professionals Chair), Joe Gallelli (ISSA Board), Karenjo Goodwin (ASA Chairman of the Board), Brian MacDonald (ISSA Board Legislative Chair) The...
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An Afternoon With Pinnacle Society
We were so fortunate to have three of the BEST people in the staffing industry join us on October 24th at Hofbrauhaus Chicago! The Pinnacle Society is an elite group of individuals who have met and exceeded the standards established 30 years ago for excellence in...
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How to Attract and Retain Talent in the Staffing Industry
The staffing industry is battling a widespread challenge when it comes to employee recruiting and retention. As unemployment rates decrease (nearing record lows) and jobseekers have multiple options for employment, the competition for top talent is higher than ever....
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Recapping the 2019 Midwest Staffing Owners and Execs Retreat
Beautiful Lake Geneva, WI was the ideal setting for the 2019 Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat. A stormy night greeted the first guests arriving at The Abbey Resort on Wednesday evening, but by morning, the rain had departed, and everyone anticipated a...
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Celebrating Staffing Heroes at the 2019 Midwest Staffing Conference
by Clare Vanderweele, Director of Content Marketing, echogravity Following a day of engaging workshops and a lively cocktail party, this year’s Midwest Staffing Conference, hosted by ISSA and WASS, aimed to inspire. After opening remarks from ISSA board members, the...
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2019 Midwest Staffing Conference – May 22-23 – Hyatt Regency – Schaumburg, IL
Tickets for the 2019 Midwest Staffing Conference are selling out! Be sure to get your spot at this year's biggest staffing/recruiting event. If you have never attended the Conference, this is the year to come along and learn from the best in the industry. Don't miss...
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Sponsor Spotlight – Emsi – EconomicModeling.com
The sponsor spotlight this week is shining on Emsi! Who is Emsi and what do they do? In short, Data Analytics; using data to drive economic success in education, staffing, and workforce development. Learn how Emsi assembles Labor Market Information to connect people,...
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Is a Large Deductible Workers’ Compensation Plan Right for You?
By Jordan Markuson A large deductible plan provides the same workers’ compensation insurance coverage as a guaranteed insurance plan. In fact, a deductible option is a guaranteed insurance plan with the addition of a special deductible endorsement. A deductible...
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March Staffing Madness – Recap of Young Professionals Event
The first ISSA Young Professionals event of the year, "March Staffing Madness", was held on March 27th at 25 West Brewing Co, in Bloomingdale, IL. The event featured a panel of staffing and recruiting experts answering a lively Q&A, in which our pro panelists shared...
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