Illinois agency helps companies hire

Aon Corp. has hired 100 people with assistance from the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Greg Besio is with the professional services firm. He says the Chicago-based insurance and consulting company sought state assistance in identifying qualified and talented candidates and Employment Security exceeded expectations.

The temporary jobs as benefits advisers pay $17 to $20 an hour and will last through mid-December.

The Employment Security Department helps businesses hire workers through job fairs, providing space for interviews and connecting employers with qualified applicants.

The agency also helps job seekers improve their appeal with information on its website.

The website also includes information on how employers can use tax incentive programs for adding staff.