10/03/2026
2026 Annual Education & Training Conference
New Jersey Staffing Alliance's Annual Conference is the region’s premier staffing training event for owners, managers, sales and recruiting professionals of direct hire and temporary staffing firms. Attendees will take part in this special training opportunity featuring some of the staffing industry’s most respected professional trainers.
***TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION: NJSA will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Please bring an unwrapped toy to the Annual Conference!***
Wednesday, November 04, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Eisenhower Corporate Center, 290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 am.
Opening Remarks
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
"Backfilling, Reskilling and Behavioral Based Interviewing"
Presented by Susan Russo
Your next great placement may be in the talent pool you already have! Discover how to turn current talent into new client opportunities in this fast-faced, practical session. Susan Russo, MHRM, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP is a seasoned HR leader with more than 20 years of experience supporting private and global organizations in strategic HR and leadership roles.
"The Future of Sales Is Still Human"
Presented by Lynda Wolf
The future of sales isn't about choosing between AI and people. It's about combining the power of both. While AI can automate tasks, analyze data, predict customer behavior, and generate content, it cannot replace creativity, emotional intelligence, trust, or authentic relationship-building. Lynda Wolf is the Founder and Principal of FizGIG Workforce Solutions and a sales, workforce, and leadership strategist with more than 30+ years of experience helping organizations grow through stronger relationships and smarter business development.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
"Beyond the Buzzword: Real-World AI for Staffing and Recruiting"
Presented by Verlin Miller Jr
In this engaging session, we'll explore how AI is changing the industry today, separate hype from reality, and uncover practical opportunities for firms of all sizes. Through compelling examples and industry insights, attendees will discover how to embrace AI as a competitive advantage and prepare for the next generation of recruiting! Verlin Miller Jr is the Manager of AI & Automation at Masis Staffing Solutions and a leader in AI-driven transformation within the staffing and recruiting industry.
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
"Sales Leadership in Action"
Presented by Anna Frazzetto
Based on Anna Frazzetto’s book, Sales Leadership in Action: 100 Tips for Coaching Reps, Building Cultures, and Closing Deals, this high-energy, practical session is built for the people doing the work every day: sales professionals, recruiters, account managers, business development executives, producers, and future leaders.
Follow link for registration:
https://lnkd.in/eZBS7YXQ
