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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…
Celebrate your Everyday Heroes on Sept. 18 – NSEW Awards Dinner
Take this opportunity to honor your outstanding temporary employees and join us for a celebration of “Everyday Heroes” during National Staffing Employee Week. WASS, along with our industry associations across the U.S., celebrate the contributions of the millions of individuals employed weekly by staffing firms across the country. WASS hosts our annual NSEW celebration during…
Two weeks left to nominate your temporary employees for Staffing Employee of the Year…
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…
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.…
Now accepting Nominations for Staffing Employee of the Year
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…
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…
The Sales Cadence – Join the June 18th Free WASS Wednesday Featuring Guest Speaker from Avionte
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. …