The JSG Difference
Our dedication to partnership isn’t just exceptional – it’s award-winning.
At JSG, We Understand People
It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.
Mission
To empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Vision
Values
P. E. O. P. L. E.
Partnership – We recognize that inclusivity and diversity are strengths essential to a healthy, flourishing relationship. Our people-centric approach has been the core of JSG’s focus since our founding. We understand that this work is not transactional, but collaborative and consultative.
Entrepreneurship – Our goal is to proactively seek opportunity, be creative, and present inspired solutions. Nothing compares to strong business savvy paired with an insatiable drive for success. At JSG, we seek out this spirit.
Ownership – Taking responsibility for our actions reinforces trust between all parties and strengthens our partnership. Our full-service approach seeks to establish and meet promised expectations to our employees and our clients that lead to productive outcomes.
Perseverance – We feel that our strong sense of urgency, keen attention to detail, and tenacious follow-through allow us to fulfill promises made despite facing difficulties, challenges, or potential setbacks. Our ability to focus on tasks, achieve our goals, and follow our passion is vital to the success of JSG, our employees, and our clients.
Leadership – We believe we should lead by example, celebrate wins while learning from failures, and grow others while growing oneself. Through thoughtful leadership, we are able to quickly and efficiently align our strengths with both our clients and candidates needs in order to establish productive, long-lasting relationships.
Employee Safety – At JSG, “Safe Work is Great Work”. Our specialized safety team works to ensure employees’ well-being, whether at the office or on assignment. Each employee is expected to observe safety rules, practices, and procedures and to exercise caution in all work activities.
Award-Winning Staffing Services
In 2024, JSG secured its position as the first choice for staffing services by being named to the following prestigious SIA staffing lists for the 10th year in a row:
Largest Staffing Firms (U.S.)
Largest Staffing Firms (Canada)
Largest Engineering Staffing Firms (U.S.)
Candidates
- Expert Candidate Preparation
- Specific Industry Knowledge
- In-Depth Client Perspective
- Latest Interviewing Trends
- Salary Negotiation
- Ongoing Career Consulting
- Nationwide Reach
- Dedicated Point of Contact
- Safe Work Is Great Work
Clients
- Customizable Solutions
- Adaptable to Company Size
- Single Point of Contact
- Precise Candidate Vetting Process
- Quality Over Quantity
- Knowledge-Based Recruiting
- Decrease Time to Hire
- Safety Initiatives
- Fast Turnaround Times
Our Achievements
For the tenth consecutive year, Johnson Service Group has been named to three of the Staffing Industry Analyst (SIA) lists. “Although these awards reflect revenues from last year, the team at Johnson Service Group, Inc. has shown their ability to succeed in challenging times and remain a leader in the North American Staffing Industry. We thank everyone whose efforts played a part in these accomplishments and look forward to even better days ahead,” commented Ken Slater, Executive Vice President of JSG.
“This is a notable achievement for our company and speaks to our consistency and adaptability in these interesting times. These awards are a direct result of the hard work and dedication put forth from each one of our JSG team members,” said Dale Slater, Founder and CEO of JSG.
In joint appreciation, Ken Slater and Dale Slater shared, “We thank you all for your continued efforts and wish all of our JSG family health, happiness, safety, and success… now and in the future.”
Our Executive Leadership Team
Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a leader in the staffing and consulting services industry with 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada and make connections throughout North America. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs, which is why we have recently expanded our consulting services to include information technology consulting in addition to our wide array of staffing services.
Dale Slater
Founder & CEO
Dale, as President, CEO and Founder of Johnson Service Group, Inc., has been responsible for operations and business development of all JSG entities since their inception.
In 1974, Dale founded Venture Design, Inc. a company that designed, manufactured and installed electrical control systems for the conveying industry.
In 1979, Dale entered the staffing solution industry by purchasing K.H. Johnson Ltd. In 1984, K.H. Johnson was rebranded as Johnson Service Group, Inc. Over the years, Johnson Service Group, Inc has grown to be one of the largest independently owned provider of Staffing Solutions throughout the United States and Canada.
Ken Slater
Executive Vice President
Ken W. Slater is a seasoned executive with over 25 years’ experience in technical staffing services. He has deep expertise in the staffing sales and recruiting process management along with industry-specific back office management and leadership.
Ken joined Johnson Service Group in May 1993 after graduating from Bradley University with a degree in Business Management. Starting at JSG as a Technical Recruiter and being quickly promoted to Business Development Manager, Ken was subsequently promoted to Midwest Regional Manager, Senior Vice President and then Executive Vice President. During his tenure at JSG, he actively targeted and sold Fortune 500 accounts along with managing sales and recruiting operations throughout multiple regions within the U.S.
Ken is also responsible for negotiation and managing multiple vendor contracts relating to JSG’s production process. He has overseen multiple CRM conversions and was integral in developing Key Performance Indicators that track both JSG team usage and monitor productivity.
Ken believes that key differentiators within any organization are the culture that is created to support the service delivery offered. He knows that it’s important to quickly and efficiently align your strengths with the requirements of your client. Building a culture of employee engagement, accountability and positive team values has helped JSG to be named to multiple Industry award lists and achieve superior year-over-year revenue growth under his leadership.
Jim Filarski
Chief Financial Officer
Jim Filarski serves Johnson Service Group Inc. as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. A 1976 graduate of St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN, he has over 45 years of experience as an accounting and finance professional. He spent 12 years with KPMG’s Chicago office in the Commercial and Banking Audit Practice as well as the firm’s Middle Market/Private Business Practice.
Upon leaving KPMG, Jim became the Chief Financial Officer of the SEC Companies of the USA INC, a national temporary help firm specializing in engineering, technical skills, and clerical skills. He was instrumental in leading the internal efforts to accomplish the 1992 sale to a larger firm.
Subsequently he has been a consultant and advisor to a myriad of staffing companies and other private industry sectors providing strategic shareholder advisory as well as ongoing business and accounting consulting.
Since joining JSG in 2008, Jim has provided corporate and accounting oversight in addition to developing and executing on the Company’s strategic initiatives.
Jim is an Illinois Registered CPA, and member and the ILCPA.