When Everyone Looks Good on Paper, What Comes Next?
Why Hiring Is Moving Beyond Resumes Toward Observable Performance Article submitted by TaTiO AI Hiring today looks very different than it did even a few years ago. Application volumes are rising, hiring timelines are tighter, and AI-assisted tools now allow...
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Tackling the Staffing Industry: A Guidebook for CFOs
Article by UHY LLP The last six years have left CFOs with no shortage of problems to solve and challenges to overcome. From trying to conquer rising inflation, to ever rising interest rates, CFOs across business sectors have grown accustomed to juggling multiple fire...
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Why Industrial Hiring Is Harder Than Your Clients Think — And the Data to Prove It
Blog article submitted by FactoryFix Every industrial staffing professional working technical roles has had this call. A client rings, frustrated that a maintenance supervisor or controls engineer req has been open for three months. They want to know what's taking...
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Why Integrated Staffing Software Matters
Why Integrated Staffing Software Matters Running a staffing agency can be a complex and time-consuming process, especially when dealing with multiple systems and workflows. However, with the right technology, agencies can streamline their operations, increase...
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The Hidden Cost of Bundled Benefits — And Why Unbundled Plans Give Staffing Firms a Real Advantage
The Hidden Cost of Bundled Benefits — And Why Unbundled Plans Give Staffing Firms a Real Advantage The staffing industry sits in a zone of compliance scrutiny, compressed margins, and an increasingly competitive talent market. Yet one of the most overlooked levers...
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How to Choose a Staffing Software Partner, Not Just a Solution
By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels, Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software The age old question that is so often talked about in staffing is what staffing software should I use? Should I go with one that has a lot of bells and whistles? Should I go with an all-in-one...
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Nears Expiration as Congress Debates Extension, Expansion
Key Takeaways The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is scheduled to expire for employees who begin work after December 31, 2025. Bipartisan legislation would extend the credit through 2030, increase its value, and expand worker eligibility. Staffing firms and...
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ISSA Welcomes Nicole Bridges to Board of Directors
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to welcome our newest Board Member, Nicole (Shenberger) Bridges. She has been volunteering on the ISSA Board since the summer of 2024 and we're lucky to have her on the team! More about Nicole and her role at...
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ISSA Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The ISSA Annual Meeting and Holiday Event was held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, IL. At the meeting, our membership voted to accept the Slate for the 2026 ISSA Board of Directors. Executive Board Officers President – Lance Snider (The...
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Strategic Entity Planning Considerations for Staffing Firms Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
Key takeaways: OBBB made changes to many areas of business and individual tax, but there are three in particular that may impact the entity planning of staffing firms directly The updates will present a blend of opportunity and new challenges, requiring an evaluation...
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