Illinois Search & Staffing Association upcoming events

ISSA Coffee Chat - Topic: AI in the Staffing Industry (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join fellow staffing professionals for a relaxed conversation about AI, industry trends, and whatever else comes up along the way.

All Staffing Professionals are welcome!

September 10, 2026 - 1PM CST

ISSA Young Professionals at Puttshack (September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us at Puttshack!

If you're newer to staffing/recruiting, you're invited to attend this fun event along with other newer-to-staffing professionals.

ISSA Members $25, Nonmembers $45

Food, beverages and game play are included in the ticket price.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors!

ASA Staffing World (October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Future of Staffing: Driven by People, Powered by Tech

The staffing industry is being rewritten. Staffing World is the industry’s premier event where the community comes together to drive change. Attendees gain actionable strategies from leading experts, turn challenges into opportunities, and build connections that move careers and companies forward.

Profiting From a Complaint-Free Business (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

In today’s world of endless negativity, bringing out the best in yourself and your team can seem impossible. In this eye-opening presentation, you’ll learn…

How to Review The (5) Types Of Complaints
The One Sentence Complaint Solution
How to Overcome Complaint Myths

This presentation teaches leaders more in-depth tools to turn complaints into collaboration.

October 22, 2026 - 1PM CST

ISSA Members Free / Nonmembers $39

MEET THE SPEAKER

Will Bowen is the visionary behind the Complaint Free® movement, inspiring millions to transform complaining into empowerment. Over 15 million people across the globe have embraced his 21-day Complaint Free Challenge, transforming mindsets, workplaces and relationships.

Will’s message has earned him features on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s Today, People, Forbes, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Chicken Soup for the Soul—and beyond.

He holds the prestigious CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation and is a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer for organizations worldwide. His past clients include household names like Volvo, Kimberly-Clark, and The Million Dollar Roundtable.

Will is also a prolific writer: all five of his books have become international bestsellers, translated into dozens of languages and read by millions.

His talks are equal parts inspiring, humorous, and transformational—designed to help leaders and teams reduce negativity, boost productivity, and cultivate a culture of what’s possible.

NAPS IGNITE 2026 Annual Conference (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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The Purpose and Blessings of Endings (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

November is known for gratitude… but what if we also gave thanks for what ended?

Join us for a meaningful discussion to understand why endings are not empty.

They are full—full of lessons, redirection, clarity, and the seeds of what comes next.

MEET THE SPEAKER

Monica Guillory, SPHR, CSP, EQ-i is a senior HR, People &Culture Executive and Founder of Back Pocket Wisdom Consulting, providing fractional CHRO advisory and leadership solutions. With25+ years of experience across Fortune 500 companies, national staffing firms, and private equity-backed organizations, she specializes in aligning people, culture, and strategy to drive growth and operational excellence. Monica brings deep expertise in Human Resource management, M&A due diligence and integration, workforce strategy, leadership development, compliance and complex employee relations. Known for translating complex people strategies into practical, compliant, and executable solutions, she is a trusted advisor to executive teams navigating high-growth and transformational environments. A recognized Top 25 Leader of Impact (2024) and Leader of the Year (2023), Monica is also anaward-winning mentor, board leader, and keynote speaker on leadership, cultural competency, and navigating change. She is passionate about helping employees thrive and leaders see clearlyand act decisively—because that’s where strategy accelerates or stalls.

ISSA Annual Meeting and Holiday Event (December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ISSA Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

Where: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse at the Westin, Lombard IL

Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Agenda

3:30PM - Check-in begins

4:00PM - ISSA Annual Meeting, followed by program

5:30PM - 7:00PM - Networking, food and beverage (included in admission)