Ohio Staffing & Search Association upcoming events

OSSA Holiday Mixer and Donation Drive (Wednesday, December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Stop Surviving, Start Thriving: Reduce Burnout with Laughter (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Stop Surviving, Start Thriving: Reduce Burnout with Laughter

December 3rd @1pm

What if the most powerful tool for reducing stress and boosting team performance wasn't another productivity app but something your team already has?

Did you know…

76% of workers report burnout on the job at least sometimes

$322B is lost globally each year related to burnout and turnover

Teams are 3x more productive when employees feel positively engaged

Burnout in staffing is real, and it's expensive. But most wellness programs miss the mark because they treat people like problems to fix rather than humans who need connection.

The WorkHappy approach is different. Backed by research on laughter, neuroscience, and peak performance, this session gives your team practical tools they can use the moment they leave.

This won’t be another feel-good Zoom session. It’s science-backed, laugh-out-loud, results-driven professional development you won't forget.

HERE ARE THREE TAKEAWAYS FROM OUR TIME TOGETHER

Why humour isn't just a "nice to have": it's a direct link to performance, retention, and mental health at work.
Spot burnout warning signs before they become a retention crisis, along with simple interventions that actually work in staffing environments.
How to open the door to real conversations about mental health, the kind that leads people to use resources and ask for help.

Join this session to connect, laugh, and learn. It just might change how you think about workplace wellness.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6JekvW2wT7aUiv-lwn-NOA

Presented by Greg Kettner- WORKHAPPY

The Economy in 2027: Trends, Risks and Opportunities (Tuesday, January 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 17:30:00 GMT

The Economy in 2027: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities

What will 2027 have in store for the economy, and what does it mean for the staffing industry? Jeremy Bess and Patrick Luce break down the economic forces shaping the year ahead, from growth and inflation to interest rates and the labor market. With a forward-looking forecast and a practical take on the trends, risks, and surprises that could lie ahead, they’ll make sense of the economic headlines and explore what matters most for staffing firms and the businesses they serve. Because there's more to the economy than what you see in the headlines.

2027 Ohio Staffing and Recruiting Conference (Wednesday, June 16, 2027)

Wed, 16 Jun 2027 16:30:00 GMT

OSSA Annual Conference

June 16th & 17th

CONFERENCE PRICING:

OSSA MEMBER - $399

OSSA Member Group Rate (3 or More)- $349pp

NON MEMBER RATE - $550

Click Here to Register:

https://ohiostaffing.org/event-6895999

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 16th Registration 12:30-1:30 pm

Wednesday, June 16th Conference Kickoff/Day 1 Sessions @ 1:30 pm

Wednesday, June 16th Dinner at 7:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment at

Top Golf (transportation provided)

Thursday, June 17th Breakfast 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Thursday, June 17th Day 2 Sessions 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

ROOM RESERVATIONS

Your Overnight Rooms

Attendees may use this link to make reservations in your block if they would prefer to do so, rather than calling the Front Desk. OSSA Annual Conference - BOOK NOW

They can also reach the front desk of the hotel at 614-880-4300
Your group code is 2706OSSAA
Your cutoff date will be Sunday, May 16th, 2027

If you have any questions:

Feel free to contact Christine Mangan at executivedirector@ohiostaffing.org for assistance.

Cancellation Policy:

No cancellations will be accepted after May 13th. If a balance is owed on the account and registration has not been cancelled, the balance owed will be due.

Best regards,
Ohio Staffing & Search Association

OSSA 2027 Conference Sponsorships (Wednesday, June 16, 2027)

Wed, 16 Jun 2027 17:30:00 GMT

June 16th and 17th in Columbus, Ohio