Locally Owned Staffing and Recruiting Firm Invests to Support Wisconsin’s Evolving Workforce Needs
MADISON, Wis. – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that its South Central Wisconsin team, led by local President & Franchise Owner, Austin Kassner, will expand its presence to the Fox Valley and greater Green Bay area this summer while also extending services into the Milwaukee market. This expansion will allow the team to better support existing partners while continuing to build new relationships.
For Kassner, a Green Bay native, this represents both a professional milestone and a meaningful return to the community where he grew up. The local staffing and recruiting company will now operate as Spherion Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, reflecting its expanded service area and continued regional focus.
Kassner’s team currently operates offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. Since acquiring the Madison branch in 2022, he and his team have built on a more than 35-year local legacy while continuing to strengthen long-term partnerships.
Over the past several years, Kassner has invested heavily in building and developing his internal team — an effort recently recognized when Spherion was named one of Madison Magazine’s “Best Places to Work”. As part of the expansion, the team also plans to add several internal positions in the coming months.
“We’re seeing increasing demand for skilled trades, along with a continued need for operational and professional talent across the communities we serve. At the same time, we’re expanding our capabilities in IT to better support clients as technology continues to shape workforce needs,” said Kassner. “As we grow into the Fox Valley, Green Bay, and Milwaukee markets, we’re looking forward to spending more time on the ground, getting to know local business leaders, and building the same kind of long-term relationships that have driven our success in Madison and Rockford.”
Spherion Wisconsin & Northern Illinois has been a trusted workforce solutions partner since its founding in 1990. With a track record of success in both temporary and direct hire placements across manufacturing and distribution, office and administrative, professional, IT, and scientific roles, Kassner and his team work closely with organizations across industries to develop tailored workforce solutions that support long-term business goals.
To learn more about Spherion Wisconsin & Northern Illinois, visit spherion.com/madison-wi.
About Spherion Wisconsin & Northern IL
Driving careers. Growing businesses. Bettering the community. These tenets have been at the core of Spherion Wisconsin & Northern Illinois since its doors opened over 35 years ago. Locally owned, Spherion provides comprehensive staffing & recruiting services, including: flexible staffing, temp-to-hire, professional direct-hire placement, and workforce management solutions. The Spherion Wisconsin & Northern Illinois team invests the time to develop relationships with everyone they work with to deliver differentiated results. Its tenured team understands the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois markets and has a proven history of matching the right candidates for the right role across a wide array of industries.
