Something to Celebrate
First, the Facts
Over 2.4 million people go to work every day in this country in the staffing industry. Most of them (73%) intentionally work full-time hours just like the rest of the workforce, and 64% of them are on the path to a new job. The remainder are enjoying the flexibility of choosing where and when to make a work commitment. If you study workforce statistics, these are some pretty impressive and meaningful numbers.
Now, the Fun
When we decided to dedicate the month of September to Celebrating Staffing (thanks to the American Staffing Association for starting that tradition with National Staffing Employee Week), we invited our business clients to nominate someone who worked through Personnel Partners at their office and made a positive impression.
To date, over 25% of our workforce has already been nominated! If you thought that staffing openings represented throw-away work, think again as you hear how important our placements were to these clients:
Alexandria brings sunshine and joy to our office every day. Your staff is amazing at finding qualified talent.
Our accounting intern Ben is exceptional – demonstrating reliability, intelligence, and a remarkable ability to learn quickly. He is a valuable team player.
Carolyn is a vital part of my clients’ office experience.
Kenya is a hard worker…goes above and beyond to assist customers…
Jessica has made a great difference in our company.
Our position is a difficult one to learn, and this employee mastered it faster than anyone in memory!
We could go on, but you get the idea – staffing has become a valuable way for companies to find new team members.
More Celebrating
It’s not just business clients who understand the value of staffing. Job seekers at every level of experience are including staffing in their career plans. It’s a way to experience options you might not have known about or wouldn’t have tried on your own. Staffing is a way to build a resume, to network, or to get connected with an employer whose opening is exactly right for you.
At the same time that we invited clients to celebrate, we invited current and former employees to do the same. Listen to their thoughts:
Being fresh out of college was tough; no one wants to hire a recent college graduate, but Personnel Partners helped me find a job quickly and easily.
I was placed at Personnel Partners in 2016, and it turned into 6 years of the best job I ever had – I only left it to retire!
Helped me find a job in my realm quickly as well as checked in to see how things were going
Extremely happy with my permanent position that came from working with them.
I will admit I came in apprehensive and almost didn’t keep my appointment. That would have been the biggest mistake ever!
They helped me find the most perfect job, and I had health insurance the entire time I was a temp.
Honorable Mention
There is a third group of people celebrating this month, and it’s our own staff. With an average seniority of more than 6 times the industry, our team is truly made for this line of work. The placement team consists of Certified Staffing Professionals who know employment law and workplace best practices. Everyone in the office shares responsibilities for interaction with clients and candidates and looks forward to working here. You can hear that directly from the source if you check out our LinkedIn posts.
In a world where celebration can be hard to find, you just need to know where to look! Check out one of the fastest-growing job-creating industries today to join the party.