2025 Wisconsin Staffing Employee of the Year National Staffing Employee Week (NSEW) celebrates the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing firms each week. During this special week, staffing firms from across the nation honor their greatest asset: their temporary and contract employees. The Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS) hosts an… Read more »
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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…. Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
How do you initiate contact with a new prospect or former client? What methods should you use at each point of contact? How often do you contact them? How many points of contact should you make? Join Dan Kopseng, Account Director of Avionte as he shares some of his insights and expertise in this area. … Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Join our March 19th WASS Wednesday with Special Guest, Ryan Sandberg, President of PreSearch Background Services and Co-Facilitated by WASS Board Member, Scott Ravanesi of Marsh McLennan Agency. When it comes to background checks, Ryan has seen it all. Listen as he shares some of the craziest stories of candidates that changed names, forged court… Read more »
We’ll continue to host these rich discussions the 3rd Wednesday of each month via Zoom. So many important topics and so little time! To keep the topic timely, focused and relevant, you’ll help determine the topic by selecting from a list of issues presented during the registration process. Learn from your peers and share best… Read more »