News and Articles

Learn more about the impact of Illinois marijuana legalization in the workplace in this article, shared by our industry partner Assurance.

Social Responsibility is good for the community and good for your business. Our corporate partner member Avionté has shared 6 tips for creating a social responsibility program in the workplace. 

Are you prepared to handle the new form W-4 that was released at the end of 2019? Read all about this big change right here!

The 2019 Holiday Event was held on December 5th at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, IL. The ISSA Annual Meeting was followed by a Client Panel discussion, a vendor prize raffle and networking social. 

At Staffing World 2019 in Las Vegas, The Illinois Search and Staffing Association was recognized by the American Staffing Association for Chapter Achievement, for Legislative Achievement, and also received two Chapter Excellence awards! 

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)

What an excellent turnout for this event! It was a wonderful opportunity for recruiters of all levels to learn from the BEST in the industry... Read all about the event here!

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. Read the full article, written by Kelly Ciprian, Account Executive at Assurance.

Beautiful Lake Geneva, WI was the ideal setting for the 2019 Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat at The Abbey Resort. Find out what went on at this 2-day learning and networking getaway...

Catch a glimpse of the inspiring messages heard at the Midwest Staffing Conference this year... It was an event that celebrated staffing heroes everywhere! Read the full article, written by Clare Vanderweele of echogravity.

PRESS RELEASE – Industry Leaders Set To Gather at the 2019 Midwest Staffing Conference.  Read the full post.