New York Staffing Association upcoming events

WEBINAR: Financial Literacy For Staffing Companies (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In today’s dynamic staffing environment, strong financial leadership is no longer optional—it’s essential. This practical webinar will equip staffing owners and executives with the financial literacy needed to connect everyday operational decisions to long-term business health and liquidity. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how financial statements work together, why Accounts Receivable should be managed like a pending bank deposit, and how to mitigate risks such as client concentration and inadequate cash reserves. You’ll also learn how successful firms balance accrual and cash accounting to guide strategy while protecting day-to-day cash flow and maximizing tax efficiency.

Building on that foundation, the session will explore how to create a “living” budget that evolves with your sales pipeline, aligns leadership teams around realistic performance goals, and establishes data-driven hiring triggers. We’ll dive into strategic cash flow forecasting—including 13-week rolling projections and scenario planning—to help you anticipate challenges before they become crises. Finally, the webinar will address financial discipline during market downturns, offering strategies to avoid the “false cash” trap, protect margins, safeguard receivables, and maintain solvency when conditions tighten. Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks to strengthen financial resilience and confidently guide their organizations through both growth and uncertainty.

Speaker:

Steven Nicokiris, CPA, Managing Director, CBIZ Advisors, LLC

Registration Fees:

NYSA Members: No Charge
Non-Members: $100 per person

This Program is Being Presented by

Cancellations will be accepted via email by September 15, 2026.

No Refunds after September 15, 2026. No-shows will be billed.

WEBINAR: Fraud: The Silent Assassin - Practical Defenses for Staffing Companies (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Fraud is often the silent assassin of staffing businesses—operating unnoticed for months while draining profits, eroding trust, and putting years of hard work at risk. Many owners assume it could never happen to them until the financial damage is already done. In this eye-opening session, you'll learn how fraud targets staffing companies, uncover the warning signs most businesses miss, and discover practical, low-cost defenses that can help protect revenue, reputation, future growth and most importantly the ongoing growth and success of the business. Don't wait until fraud becomes a costly lesson or your worst nightmare—gain the knowledge and tools to stop it before it starts.

Speaker:

Steven Nicokiris, CPA, Managing Director, CBIZ

Registration Fees:

NYSA Members: No Charge
Non-Members: $100 per person

This Program is Being Presented by

Cancellations will be accepted via email by October 11, 2026.

No Refunds after October 11, 2026. No-shows will be billed.

WEBINAR: Doing More with Less - Improve Operations through Managed-IT/Cybersecurity (Thursday, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In today’s technology-driven staffing environment, safeguarding sensitive data while maintaining seamless operations is more critical than ever. This webinar will provide a practical overview of Managed-IT and cybersecurity services, beginning with a clear definition of Managed-IT support, what cybersecurity services truly encompass, and the key components of a comprehensive IT strategy.

We’ll then explore the unique IT challenges facing staffing agencies, including protecting sensitive candidate and client information, managing remote and hybrid work environments, navigating compliance requirements such as GDPR and CCPA, and supporting high volumes of transactions and communications.

Attendees will gain insight into the core benefits of managed IT and cybersecurity support—enhanced data protection and privacy assurance, minimized downtime, proactive threat detection and response, scalability to support business growth, and predictable, cost-effective IT spending. Through real-world scenarios and case studies, we’ll examine common cyber threats targeting staffing firms and highlight agencies that successfully strengthened both their security and operational efficiency.

Finally, we’ll provide actionable guidance on getting started: how to assess your agency’s IT needs, what to look for in a Managed Service Provider, and the key questions to ask potential partners. Whether you’re evaluating your current IT structure or planning for future growth, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed, strategic decisions.

Speaker:

Chris Mangano, Managed IT-Cybersecurity Services Leader, Withum

Registration Fees:

NYSA Members: No Charge
Non-Members: $100 per person

This Program is Being Presented by

Cancellations will be accepted via email by October 27, 2026.

No Refunds after October 27, 2026. No-shows will be billed.