AGENDA
11:30AM to 12:30 PM - Registration and Lunch
Illinois Compliance and Liability - Rhea Baker-Ipek, Senior Legal Counsel at Staffing GC
Industry Update and Outlook - Brittany Sakata, General Counsel at American Staffing Association
Q&A With Illinois State Legislators
4:00 Wrap up and Cocktail Hour
Attendance at this event earns 3.0 CE Hours toward ASA Certification
Thank you to our Sponsors of the 2026 Legislative Conference:
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
The Illinois Search and Staffing Association is proud to present
the next virtual event in our Owners and Executives Series
ACA Compliance for the Staffing Industry
& Update on the Equal Benefits Provision of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act
March 19, 2026 - 1PM CST
ISSA Members Free, Nonmembers $39
Learn the ACA fundamentals every staffing firm must get right, how subsidy changes impact affordability and employer risk, and what you should be doing to comply with IDTLSA equal benefits provision.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Scott Bast is a Vice President in the Employee Health & Benefits division at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA). With over 23 years of industry experience, Scott is responsible for conducting market research on carrier options to present to clients to help save them money on their benefits. He uses the leverage of MMA to get the best possible rates on new and renewal business opportunities for his clients.
Prior to joining MMA, Scott was a President at EZ KUT Products. While there, he manufactured and sold high quality outdoor cutting tools.
Scott received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and his Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice and Natural Resources.
Jasmine Piggott is an Employee Benefits Advisor at Marsh McLennan Agency with a focus in Staffing. Her experience working for a Midwest staffing company gives her a competitive edge when it comes to developing high turnover tactics across various industries like manufacturing, transportation and agriculture. She uses self-insured risk management solutions to help her clients with cost neutral ways to achieve ACA compliance and aligns plan designs with business nature in order to enhance the employee experience.
Prior to joining MMA, Jasmine was a Staffing Consultant at a Midwest staffing company. In her role, she helped clients navigate industry trends and compliance regulations in order to develop and execute successful staffing strategies for manufacturing and light industrial employees.
Conference Hosts:
Illinois Search and Staffing Association
Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services
Michigan Association of Staffing Services
This highly anticipated 2-day event is designed for staffing professionals from all over the Midwest to come together and share their expertise, collaborate, and learn from industry leaders.
The Midwest Staffing Conference is an event for your entire team:
Owners / Managers / Sales Team / Recruiters / Emerging Leaders / HR
View the AGENDA for the 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference!
Click HERE
View the SPEAKER LINEUP for the 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference!
Attendance at the 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference
is approved for 7.5CE credits
REGISTER BY MARCH 1st FOR EARLY BIRD MEMBER DISCOUNT!
ISSA Members: Log in and register
WASS and MASS Members: Email your Director for discount code
NAPS Members: Email info@issaworks.com
Book Your Accommodations
The Hilton Chicago-Oak Brook Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Chicago-Oakbrook Terrace are located just steps from Drury Lane while the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Oak Brook offers convenient shuttle service.
Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Suites
(630) 941-0100 - Check Room Availability
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago-Oak Brook
(630) 941-1177 - Check Room Availability
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook
(630) 472-6000 - Check Room Availability
From Rockstar to Leader:
Questions That Make or Break the Shift
The next generation of search & staffing leaders is eager to rise. And moving from top performer to effective leader is a high-stakes decision that requires new approaches, skills, and thinking without losing what made someone a rockstar in the first place.
This session distills a decade of best practices and lessons learned from guiding leadership development and succession decisions across 50+ firms in the search industry.
Designed for both emerging leaders and the leaders selecting them, we’ll explore the space between two critical questions: Should I step into leadership? and Should I promote this person?
You’ll will walk away with:
May 21, 2026 - 1PM CST
ISSA Members Free / Nonmembers $39
MEET THE SPEAKER
Annette Wehrli helps search & recruiting firm owners and leaders solve leadership, structure, and people challenges that prevent growth.
With 20+ years prior experience on MRI Network's corporate team leading organizational development consulting, executive coaching, succession planning, and learning development, Annette simplifies what's comlex and builds practical solutions that strengthen leadership, talent strategy, hiring, culture, and performance.
She's known for connecting the dots, asking questions that address and remove obstacles, building practical, relevant programs, and helping leaders be more intentional about their short- and long-term impact on people and business results.
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