Description

Members are invited to enjoy a complimentary business lunch, featuring business topics and self-help tips designed to improve your work/life balance.

Friday, March 13 - Topic: The Value of Hiring Right the First Time

Facilitators: Lisa Westphal, Founder and President, and Michelle Kidder, Account Executive | Staffing & Recruitment Solutions, of Westphal Staffing, Inc.

Session Overview: 

Session Overview: The Value of Hiring Right the First Time: Making the wrong hire can be more than just an inconvenience it can be a costly mistake. According to the US Department of Labor, a bad hire can cost a company up to 30% for that employee’s annual salary! In today’s session, we’ll discuss ways to refine your hiring process and leverage resources for success.

Session Objectives:

Today’s Objectives: The hidden cost of a bad hire; how to avoid making a bad hire, and what to do if you have. Come equipped with questions for a lively discussion on hiring and evaluating talent.

Lisa Westphal is the Founder and President of Westphal Staffing, Inc., a professional staffing and recruitment firm she established in 1998. With more than two decades of industry experience, Lisa has built a foundation of integrity, service excellence, and long-term partnership.

Under her leadership, Westphal Staffing Inc. specializes in professional staffing and recruitment solutions, supporting organizations with high-quality talent while helping professionals advance their careers. Lisa’s hands-on approach and deep understanding of workforce needs have positioned her as a trusted partner to clients across a range of industries.

In 2013, Westphal Staffing, Inc. earned certification as a Woman-Owned Business, reflecting Lisa’s commitment to leadership, diversity, and entrepreneurial excellence. Today, she continues to guide the company’s strategic vision while remaining actively involved in client and candidate relationships.

Michelle Kidder is a seasoned Account Executive with 15-plus years of experience in staffing, healthcare solutions and logistics sales. Known for her strategic approach and client-first mindset, she specializes in building partnerships and delivering customized recruitment solutions that align with business objectives. As the new Account Executive at Westphal Staffing, Michelle Kidder brings extensive experience in solution-based sales to her role. She focuses on understanding client needs and delivering customized hiring strategies that align with their business goals.

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Contact Kathy Peterson at 715-848-5951 or kpeterson@wausauchamber.com to learn how your business can participate in a future session.

These Chamber Chat events are offered to members, by members!

Space is limited to 25 registered members for each complimentary program.

This program/event is being hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) and is intended to provide information, education and/or entertainment to individuals and businesses.  The content presented does not necessarily represent the position of the GWCC Board of Directors, staff, sponsors, member investors and/or the membership as a whole.

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