Have you ever thought that membership in the ISSA was only for Direct Hire firms ~ or ~ Temporary agencies?

The ISSA represents everyone who is involved in the staffing industry from the big national agencies to sole proprietorships no

matter the industries they serve or at what level.

Benefits of Membership in your State Organization

We are affiliated with National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)

American Staffing Association (ASA)

State membership is an extension of your membership in the national organizations

These national organizations encourage their members to join and be active members in their state associations.

Industry accreditation opportunities and national recognition

ASA Certification (CSP, TSC, and WRC)Differentiate yourself from competitors, increase your earning potential, and reduce the risk of legal liability. ASA certification programs offer credentials for understanding labor and employment law, ethical practices, and risk management principles applicable to the staffing industry.

NAPS Certification (CPC, CTS, CERS, NAF, and PRC)NAPS certification is an earned privilege — one that will continue to set you apart from thousands of other staffing professionals across the country. To maintain your certification, you must participate in our mandatory continuing education compliance program. It keeps your knowledge current on the most vital employment laws and practices which affect your candidates and clients each day. We like to think of it as an opportunity to expand your mind and your value.

•Earn CEU’s

Legislative Information related to the staffing industry on National and State levels

Department of Labor changes, and general labor issues.

Our Legislative Committee person gathers and disseminates this information to membership in a effort to reduce or eliminate your agencies need to have attorney involvement and or fees.

Trend tracking and market data intelligence

Identification of new opportunities and trends before our markets and competitors

Minimizing investment risks by detecting threats early on

Better market selection & positioning – understand where your offer fits and discover untapped or under-served potential

Quicker, more efficient and cost-effective information

Regional connections with staffing groups

◦The ISSA has reciprocal agreements with surrounding states for events, seminars and conferences.

Ohio Staffing and Search Association www.ohiostaffing.net Illinois Staffing Association www.isa-il.org Michigan Association of Staffing Services www.mass-mi.com Kentucky Staffing Association www.kystaffing.com

Conferences & Seminars with Nationally Recognized Speakers

◦ Past speakers have included Barb Burno Greg Doersching Peter Lefkowitz Donna Mallard Joe Pelayo Jeff Skretney Shally Steckerl

Access to Members Library

Resources include the latest industry trainers, recruiting techniques, and staffing industry information to help your business prosper.

Save money when you borrow our training materials – use this one time and it will pay for your annual membership

Exposure to 'best in class" service providers while protecting Anti-Trust concerns

Monthly meetings are held in three regions or districts South Bend Fort Wayne Indianapolis

Webinars are available on an on-going basis from the ISSA website

Statewide Conferences are held annually in Indianapolis

Benchmark and referral opportunities

◦ Share and learn Best Practices from your peers at district and statewide events

Analyzing your company's business activities and comparing them with the best practices of other organizations helps a company to raise the standard of its recruiting and staffing activities.

Direct Website links to members and sponsors

Monthly updates on staffing related information via the ISSA Newsletter and general announcements regarding events in your district and state.

Not receiving our announcements or newsletters? Subscribe to the mailing list by sending a request to

treasurer@issaweb.org

• Business Referrals

• Have you heard of an opportunity for staffing at an existing or potential client but it is outside of your niche, expertise or core competency?

• When you network with other ISSA members you will know just who to contact for expertise or to make a referral.

• Ready to Join

• Visit the Members page and scroll down to Join

• You can pay for membership on line via PayPal (you do not need to have a PayPal account)

• Download a paper application and remit with a check to:Indiana Search and Staffing AssociationJennifer Fahlsing, Treasurer3970 New Vision DriveFort Wayne, IN 46845

Contact the treasurer at treasurer@issaweb.org