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WASS Wed, Sept. 17th – “Payroll Fraud”, Join the conversation…
WASS hosts these timely Zoom roundtable discussionson the third Wednesday of every month. FREE to employees of WASS Member agencies and firms.Registration is required. September’s Topic: Payroll Fraud Join us for our monthly roundtable chat for staffing industry professionals. Our next WASS Wednesday Coffee Chat is: September 17, 2025 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Payroll fraud…
Butler Street Recruiting Effectiveness Training Series, Hosted for WASS Members & TRICOM clients
WASS and TRICOM are excited to Co-Sponsor Butler Street’s Recruiting Effectiveness training series, hosted just for WASS Members and TRICOM clients. Detailed information is contained below in this email, as well as in the short video linked below and WASS Recruiting Effectiveness Training 2025 flyer. Boost your team’s skills, enhance their use of AI, and see their…
CEO’s, Executives & Staffing Leaders Advocacy Event
CEO’s, Executives & Staffing Leaders join us for a Pre-Conference Advocacy Event & Dinner Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Save-the-date to be included in meetings with key Legislatures including Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin, Rep. Gundrum, Rep. Dave Maxey, Rep. Adam Neylon, Rep. Penterman. Stay for the Pre-Conference Cocktails & Dinner for additional networking with your industry peers…
WASS Wednesday Virtual Roundtable – July 16th Registration is Open!
Join us for our next virtual roundtable for staffing industry professionals. WASS hosts these timely Zoom roundtable discussions on the third Wednesday of every month. Our next WASS Wednesday Coffee Chat is: July 16, 2025 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Lively and timely discussion topics covering the diverse range of issues effecting the staffing industry.…
Write Sen. Johnson & Support an extension of the WOTC in the Reconciliation Bill
June 2025 Dear WASS Members, Despite fervent lobbying by supporters, when the House of Representatives passed their version of the budget reconciliation bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) was not included. While this was disappointing, supporters have a chance to have it included in the Senate version.…
Be Informed – Focus on Unemployment Insurance Reforms
Dear WASS Members – In early April, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Republicans introduced a workforce package with particular focus on reforms to unemployment insurance. It is particularly critical for leaders in the staffing industry to be informed and knowledgeable about any changes to Unemployment Insurance laws – and WASS wants to keep you informed. WASS…
Unemployment Insurance – Changes Ahead
Dear WASS Members, As noted in the last Legislative Minute, WASS continues to follow any changes to proposed legislation as it relates to UI and other topics relevant to the staffing industry. In early April, Wisconsin Assembly and Senate Republicans introduced a workforce package with particular focus on reforms to unemployment insurance. It is particularly…
Save-the-Date: 12th Annual WASS Legislative Conference
12th Annual WASS Legislative Conference Save-the-Date(s) Thursday, November 6, 2025 The Madison Club – 5 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI Trying to keep up with all of the legislative changes since the start of the year? Not sure how these impact Wisconsin? Confident that there are more changes in the pipeline? Uncertain how your organization needs to react…
Extending the UI Reporting Deadline to 12 Days
Dear WASS Members – WASS Board Member, Eric Becher recently testified in favor of Assembly Bill 146 on behalf of WASS and Hatch Staffing Services. The Assembly Committee Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment held a hearing on April 29, 2025 at the Capitol in Madison at which Eric defended this common sense bill and…
Don’t miss the Annual Midwest Staffing Conference, April 23 to 24, 2025
This highly anticipated 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 Conference is a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and to learn through our focused breakout session tracks: Leadership, Recruiting, Sales. Panel discussions and roundtables will…