Staffing Franchise News

PrideStaff Expands with New Staffing and Employment Agency in Huntsville

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Huntsville, AL.

March 16th, 2021

Spherion Launches IT Staffing and Recruiting Services in Dallas

Recently named the nation’s number two city for tech professionals*, the sizzling Dallas tech scene now has the support of the country’s leading staffing and recruiting services.

March 3rd, 2021

PrideStaff North Dallas Supports Local Food Bank Relief Efforts with Charitable Donations for Client Referrals

PrideStaff has announced that their North Dallas office is helping feed families in need by making charitable donations to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) on behalf of individuals who submit a qualifying client referral.

March 1st, 2021

Visalia Staffing Firm Named as PrideStaff’s Office of the Year for a Second Time

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to name their Visalia office as a two-time recipient of the George A. Rogers Award, for becoming the top-performing office in the entire system of more than 80 locations nationwide.

February 26th, 2021

Houston (Southwest) Staffing Firm Named Winner of PrideStaff’s Prestigious Mile High Award

In recognition of amazing achievements in revenue growth, leadership and serving others, PrideStaff proudly named Houston (Southwest) Owner/Strategic-Partner Jonathan Smith winner of the Mile High Award.

February 25th, 2021

PrideStaff Recognizes Hartford Metro (Southeast) Staffing Firm as New Office of the Year

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to name the Hartford Metro (Southeast) office as its New Office of the Year.

February 24th, 2021

PrideStaff Columbus (East) Honored with PrideStaff’s Distinguished “5 Star Award”

Owner/Strategic-Partner David Rosen is proud to announce that his office is one of two in the nation to receive the 5 Star Award for outstanding revenue growth in 2020 from PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization.

February 24th, 2021

PrideStaff Fresno Field Associate Larry Padgett Named National Temporary Employee of the Year

As a testament to his hard work, kindness and indomitable spirit, PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to name Larry Padgett as their National Temporary Employee of the Year.

February 23rd, 2021

PrideStaff Hartford Metro (Southeast) Honored with PrideStaff’s Distinguished “5 Star Award”

After opening PrideStaff Hartford Metro (Southeast) in September 2019, Owner/Strategic-Partner Jon Brink is proud to announce that his office is one of two in the nation to receive the 5 Star Award for outstanding revenue growth in 2020 from...

February 23rd, 2021

Spherion Ranks in Top 20 Percent of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 42nd Annual Franchise 500® List

Spherion announced it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list, considered the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking

February 8th, 2021

PrideStaff Morristown-Parsippany Staffing and Employment Agency Under New Ownership

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that their Morristown-Parsippany staffing and employment agency is under new ownership and management.

February 5th, 2021

PrideStaff Wins 2021 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce for the eighth consecutive year that they have earned one of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards.

February 5th, 2021

PrideStaff Wins 2021 Best of Staffing® Employee Satisfaction Award

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that they have earned one of ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Employee Satisfaction Awards for providing superior service to their internal employees.

February 4th, 2021

PrideStaff Expands with New Staffing and Employment Agency in Sioux Falls

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Sioux Falls, SD.

February 4th, 2021

PrideStaff Expands with New Staffing and Employment Agency in Columbia, MD

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Columbia, MD.

February 4th, 2021

PrideStaff Expands with New Staffing and Employment Agency in Cincinnati Northwest

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in the greater Cincinnati market.

February 3rd, 2021

American Staffing Association Names Professional Services Developer to National Leadership Role

John Thomas was recently appointed chairman of the American Staffing Association (ASA) Search and Placement Section Council.

February 3rd, 2021

PrideStaff Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500® List for Ninth Consecutive Year

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they were named a top 500 franchise by Entrepreneur for the ninth year in a row.

January 22nd, 2021

Express Employment Professionals Accelerates Franchise Development And Welcomes 50 New Franchisees In 2020

Express Employment Professionals, the leading global staffing provider franchise, announced today that it experienced significant growth in 2020, signing a total of 61 franchise agreements.

January 22nd, 2021

Express Rounds Out Decade as Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Top Staffing Franchise

For the tenth consecutive year, Express Employment Professionals has received the distinction of the No. 1 Staffing Franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise 500® list released Tuesday.

January 19th, 2021

Spherion Staffing Starts 2021 in Big, Bold Fashion

Spherion is putting its stake in 2021 - claiming the year as a moment in time that stands to leave lasting marks on the company, its offices across the country and the clients, workforce and job seekers it supports each day.

January 19th, 2021

When to Decline a Friend Request: How Social Media Could Land You in Trouble at Work

A recent survey released by Express Employment Professionals revealed 71% of hiring decision-makers agree social media is an effective screening tool for job applicants.

December 30th, 2020

Express Announces First-Ever Chief Sales and Marketing Officer; McFall Promoted to COO

Express Employment Professionals CEO Bill Stoller announces the appointment of the company's first-ever Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) and a promotion of a long-time executive to COO.

December 30th, 2020

Express Employment Professionals Expands Franchising into Australia/New Zealand

Express Employment Professionals is expanding globally once again to offer franchise ownership opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.

December 21st, 2020

PrideStaff Fresno and Visalia Offices Named to 2020 Best of Central Valley Business List

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that their Fresno and Visalia offices were once again named to the Best of Central Valley Business List by The Business Journal.

December 15th, 2020

Air of Despair: 57% of Unemployed Americans Blame COVID-19 for Job Loss

This is according to a newly released survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

December 9th, 2020

NEXTAFF

Staffing Industry Leader NEXTAFF Brings Proven Success to Atlanta

NEXTAFF, an industry leader in identifying high-quality talent for businesses, announced the opening of a new staffing agency location today in Atlanta.

November 30th, 2020

“Giving Tuesday” an Opportunity for Businesses to Make a Lasting Community Impact

Express Employment Professionals offices across North America participate year-round in the company’s philanthropic endeavor known as the Brand It Blue Initiative.

November 23rd, 2020

PrideStaff Co-CEO Tammi Heaton Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Global Power 150” List of Leading Women in Staffing for Sixth Consecutive Year

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that Co-CEO Tammi Heaton was named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) “Global Power 150 - Women in Staffing” list for the sixth year in a row.

November 19th, 2020

PrideStaff Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ List of Largest Office/Clerical Staffing Firms in the US for Second Consecutive Year

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that they were ranked number 19 on Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2020 List of Largest Office/Clerical Staffing Firms in the United States.

November 13th, 2020

Express Ranks in Top 10 for SIA’s Largest U.S. Staffing, Industrial and Office/Clerical Firms

Express Employment Professionals has once again landed in the top 10 of Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) Largest U.S. Staffing, Industrial and Office/Clerical Firms lists for 2020.

November 12th, 2020

PrideStaff Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2020 List of Largest Industrial Staffing Firms in the US for Third Consecutive Year

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they were ranked number 38 on Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2020 Largest Industrial Staffing Firms in the United States.

November 5th, 2020

PrideStaff Named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2020 List of Largest US Staffing Firms for Eight Consecutive Years

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they were ranked number 89 on Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2020 Largest Staffing Firms in the United States.

October 29th, 2020

Upskilling Is Key to Career Advancement Poll Shows

A new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals has been released.

October 29th, 2020

PrideStaff Expands with New Staffing and Employment Agency in Knoxville

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Knoxville, Tennessee.

October 28th, 2020

Jim Rouse Joins Express as New Vice President of Information Technology

Jim Rouse has joined the Express Employment Professionals family as the new Vice President of Information Technology.

October 28th, 2020

Spherion Climbs Franchise Times “Top 200+” List

Franchise Times has named Spherion to its 2020 “Top 200+” list. The ranking places Spherion among 500 of the largest and most reputable franchise systems in the United States.

October 23rd, 2020

Don't Get "Blocked" From a New Job Because of Social Media

Nearly 7 in 10 Canadian hiring decision-makers agree that looking at a candidate’s social media profiles is an effective way to screen applicants, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

October 15th, 2020

PrideStaff Named to the Franchise Times® Top 200+® List for Second Consecutive Year

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they climbed to number 230 on the exclusive 2020 Franchise Times Top 200+ list, after entering the list at number 237 in 2019.

October 8th, 2020

PrideStaff Named Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine for Third Consecutive Year

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that they were named to Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans ranking for a third consecutive year.

October 8th, 2020

Get $25,000 to Open Your Express Employment Professionals Franchise

Express Employment Professionals is offering $25,000 to help cover build-out or relocation costs to any candidate who opens a new franchise location through the end of the year.

September 28th, 2020

New Survey: COVID-19 Takes Toll on Wage Increases

Compared to 2019, fewer than half of Canadian hiring decision-makers (45%) expect wages to increase in 2020, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

September 24th, 2020

PrideStaff Fresno Helps Support Firefighters with Charitable Donations for Client Referrals

PrideStaff has announced that their Fresno office is supporting firefighters and assisting in local fire efforts by making charitable donations on behalf of individuals who submit a qualifying client referral.

September 16th, 2020

Job Openings Continue to Climb as Express Marks 2020 National Staffing Employee Week

Express Employment Professionals’ North American job openings continue to soar to nearly 26,000 as the company kicks off National Staffing Employee Week, Sept. 14 – 20.

September 14th, 2020

PrideStaff Atlanta East Staffing and Employment Agency Under New Ownership

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that their Atlanta East staffing and employment agency is under new ownership and management.

September 14th, 2020

Spherion Celebrates Champions of America’s Workforce During National Staffing Employee Week

Don’t worry America, Spherion has your back.

September 11th, 2020

Small Companies Face Dire Outlook for Rest of 2020

Companies with 100 or more employees are the most likely to increase employee count in the second half of 2020, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll.

September 9th, 2020

PrideStaff Expands with New Staffing and Employment Agency in Atlanta Central

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce the opening of a new staffing and employment agency in Atlanta Central.

August 25th, 2020

More than 24,000 Open Jobs through Express as Labor Demand Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

As unemployment numbers continue to drop after historic highs earlier in the year, the latest data from Express Employment Professionals shows open positions in North America have returned to pre-pandemic levels.

August 13th, 2020

Despite High Unemployment, Companies Still Struggling with Employee Turnover

In a time of record unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 81% of hiring decision-makers say their company has had extended job vacancies resulting in less motivated employees, loss in revenue and lower employee morale.

August 12th, 2020

Spherion Owners Award Inaugural Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship

The Spherion Owner Community announced today the winners of the inaugural Excellence in Leadership Scholarship.

August 7th, 2020

PrideStaff South Orange County Irvine Relocates to Better Serve Area Employers and Job Seekers

PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that their South Orange County Irvine office recently relocated to 20 Corporate Park, Suite 225, Irvine, CA 92606.

July 29th, 2020

Arthur McColl Joins Express as CEO of Frontline Recruitment Group

Express Employment Professionals introduces Arthur McColl as the new Chief Executive Officer of the franchised staffing company with 31 locations in Australia and three in New Zealand.

July 24th, 2020

The Majority of Canadian Hiring Decision-Makers - 88% - are Concerned About the Economy

A majority of hiring decision-makers are concerned about the Canadian economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 23rd, 2020

Labor Finders

Carolina Freire Named Accounts Payable Lead at Labor Finders International

Labor Finders International is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolina Freire as its new Accounts Payable Lead.

July 20th, 2020

Express Employment Professionals Receives Franchisee Hall of Fame Award in Recognition of COVID-19 Efforts

Express Employment Professionals has received a Special Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) Hall of Fame Award as part of the CFA’s 2020 Recognition Awards Program.

July 14th, 2020

Canadian Job Outlook Slightly More Optimistic

Businesses across Canada are slightly more optimistic for the latter half of the year with 24% of decision-makers now saying their company will increase employees – up from 18% earlier in the year.

July 8th, 2020

Op-Ed: Celebrating the Freedom to Innovate this Fourth of July

This Fourth of July may look different for America, but just like the first Independence Day, Express Employment Professionals CEO Bill Stoller says the time is ripe for opportunity.

July 1st, 2020