07/13/2010 — Web 2.0 Video Recap

The NJSA is happy to host a video presentation recap of its Web 2.0 final session on social networking presented by Everett Reiss of AST.

07/08/2010 — NJSA Annual Training Conference, October 27, 2010

The NJSA Annual Training Conference will feature Jon Bartos and Neil Lebovitz for keynote presentations to help you go from "Surviving to Thriving."

04/30/2010 — Executive Leadership Conference

"This was an amazing opportunity to come together with peers to network, learn and grow. Most importantly, it was an opportunity to work together and brainstorm on how to work together to improve our industry as a whole." Shannon Block, Rotator Staffing Services

04/28/2010 — Kathy Warren is the 2010 recipient of the NJSA Staffing Industry Award

Kathy Warren, President of Bryant Staffing and President of the NJSA Board of Directors, was presented with the 2010 Staffing Industry Award for her dedicated service to the NJSA.

04/22/2010 — New HIRE Act Information Available for Staffing Firms

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service released Form W-11, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act Employee Affidavit. The Form W-11 affidavit is available at /irs.gov http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw11.pdf along with answers to frequently asked questions.

04/12/2010 — Ten Ways Recruiting Has Changed Forever

Michael R. Kannisto, Ph.D., S.P.H.R., head of staffing, University Relations and Employment Branding initiatives at BASF Corporation, believes recruiting has changed forever for everyone...applicants, staffing/recruiting firms, and employers; and not just because of the economy (though that certainly has played a big part).

02/18/2010 — Dana Shaw, Senior VP, Strategy & Solutions for Staffing Industry Analysts to speak at 2010 Executive Leadership Conference

Dana Shaw, Staffing Industry Analysts' Senior Vice President of Strategy and Solutions, is an expert on the contingent labor marketplace. She appears frequently as an industry veteran and subject matter expert presenting to global corporations and staffing executives as well as associations.

11/20/2009 — NJSA Annual Conference Keynote Speakers

Keynote and workshop speakers Jeff Kaye, Rob Mosely and Neil Lebovits were rated 5+ by the majority of attendees. "The speakers were high level and inspired attendees to be motivated for a better 2010 business year," said Kathy Warren (Bryant Staffing), NJSA President. A complete review of the speakers and their presentations will be provided in the next issue of Staffing News

11/19/2009 — Annual Conference WrapUp

80 staffing professionals from 37 firms attended the NJSA Annual Conference on October 29 at the Sheraton Edison Hotel. Reactions from the attendees were extremely positive with many stating this was the best educational conference ever by NJSA. "Our staff really enjoyed the day. It was one of the best conferences in quite some time." Ron Saharyan, Design Strategy. "The Conference was wonderful and just the education I needed." Margie Hurley, ACCVA

11/19/2009 — Jack Wellman, Recipient of NJSA's Award of Merit

The 2009 NJSA Award of Merit was presented to Jack Wellman, President and COO of Joule, Inc. (pictured below, right) for his dedication in assisting the NJSA Board in providing members with creative, effective, and useful programs and services.

11/19/2009 — Sheila Ellis is NJSA Employee of the Year

Sheila Ellis of Joule Staffing Solutions was selected as NJSA's 2009 Employee of the Year. Sheila was presented with her award at the association's Annual Conference on Thursday, October 29 at the Sheraton Edison Hotel

11/19/2009 — Sylvia Draculin, Runner Up Employee of the Year

Selected as the Employee of the Year Runner-Up was Sylvia Draculin of Joule Technical Staffing at the NJSA Annual Conference on October 29, 2009.

11/13/2009 — NJSA/STAFFING NJ PAC GET OUT AND VOTE CAMPAIGN

The "Get Out And Vote" Campaign was successful in helping to improve the NJ voter turnout to 45% at this year's election. Thanks to those members who participated in the campaign.

10/02/2009 — NJSA White Paper on Crew Leaders

Over the past few months, there has been a significant increase in publicity surrounding organizations that were purported to be “staffing firms” or “temporary labor firms” when in fact they were not. The NJSA Board and Legislative Committee felt a clarification was needed to help educate the public and our elected officials on the difference between our members and the businesses that are registered as “Crew Leaders” or in some cases, not registered at all.

To help clarify the issue and provide a better understanding of the organizations that NJSA represents, a brief White Paper on this issue is available for you to download.