Staffing Franchise News

Spherion Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today its recognition on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms.

May 7th, 2025

William H. (Bill) Stoller, Founder and CEO of Express Employment International, Passes Away at 74

William H. Stoller, founder, CEO and chairman of the board of Express Employment International, passed away at the age of 74.

April 25th, 2025

Bob Funk, Jr. Promoted to President of Express Employment International

Express Employment International is pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Funk, Jr., to President, effective immediately.

March 27th, 2025

Spherion Honored in Top 10 Staffing Companies to Work For by the World Staffing Awards

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it has been named a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work For in 2025 by the World Staffing Awards.

March 25th, 2025

Express Employment Professionals Celebrates Global Triumphs at 2025 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas

Express Employment Professionals franchisees convened in Dallas, Texas, to mark a year of sales and accomplishments at the 2025 International Leadership Conference (ILC).

March 20th, 2025

Spherion’s Angela Swarts Named Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that Angela Swarts has been named a 2024 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

February 26th, 2025

Express Employment Professionals Shines with ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent and Client Diamond Awards

Express Employment Professionals clinches ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards.

February 24th, 2025

Spherion of Utah Welcomes New Ownership

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today a leadership transition for its Utah offices.

February 18th, 2025

IFA Honors Express Employment Professionals’ Susan and Ronnie Morris as 2024 Franchisees of the Year

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recognized Susan and Ronnie Morris, Express Employment Professionals franchise owners of eight offices in Tennessee, as 2024 Franchisees of the Year.

February 13th, 2025

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in Middle Georgia Welcomes New Ownership and Office Location

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) is proud to announce a leadership transition for its Middle Georgia office, now located at 2811 Watson Boulevard, Suite 6, in Warner Robins.

February 5th, 2025

Express Employment Professionals: Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Ranking

Express Employment Professionals has been named to the 2024 Franchise 500® rankings released today.

January 14th, 2025

Spherion Names Julie Hansen as New Senior Vice President

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today the appointment of Julie Hansen as senior vice president.

January 8th, 2025

Spherion’s Kathy George Named to SIA’s 2024 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing List

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that President Kathy George was named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) to its Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list.

November 13th, 2024

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Expands to Seattle and King County

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announces the opening of its newest office in Seattle, Washington on November 11.

November 1st, 2024

Spherion Mid Ohio Expands Workforce Solutions to Three New Counties

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) Mid Ohio is expanding its professional and full-service range of workforce solutions to Summit, Holmes and Tuscarawas Counties.

October 22nd, 2024

Spherion Longview Relocates to Office on McCann Road

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in Longview, Texas, has relocated its office to a new, more accessible location at 1422 McCann Road.

October 3rd, 2024

Spherion announced today that it will add two more awards.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it will add two more awards.

September 17th, 2024

Spherion Appoints Marnie Walker as Senior Vice President of Franchise Business Operations

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced the appointment of Marnie Walker, a staffing operations veteran and business enablement professional, to the new leadership role of senior vice president of franchise business operations.

September 10th, 2024

Spherion Named Among Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it was recently named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2024 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners.

August 23rd, 2024

Patrice & Associates

Patrice & Associates Awards 20 Franchise Licenses So Far in 2024

Patrice & Associates celebrates a successful first half of 2024.

August 15th, 2024

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting Welcomes New Leadership in Worcester

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced that Kristi Silva is taking ownership of the Worcester office from Brian Palaia. Silva assumed ownership of the office in late July.

August 14th, 2024

The PrideStaff Companies Oatmeal and Dried Fruit Drive Yields Significant Donations to the Fresno Mission

The PrideStaff Companies recently made a significant impact on the Fresno community with an Oatmeal & Dried Fruit Drive that directly benefited the Fresno Mission.

August 7th, 2024

Spherion Aids the Next Generation of the Workforce by Donating Two Leadership Scholarships

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that its franchise community, in partnership with the Richland County Foundation.

August 6th, 2024

Multi-Unit Spherion Franchisee Honored as a 2024 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review

Austin Kassner recently earned recognition from Franchise Business Review as a 2024 Franchise Rock Star.

July 24th, 2024

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting Expands Leadership Team in Brooksville

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting recently announced that Teri Nichols is bringing on her daughter and long-time staffing professional Lindsey Hack as co-owner of her Brooksville location.

July 10th, 2024

Spherion Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2024 Culture100 List

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s fifth annual “Culture100” list.

June 27th, 2024

Spherion Appoints Afton Hartung as Vice President of Sales

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced the appointment of Afton Hartung to the new leadership role of Vice President of Sales.

June 26th, 2024

Spherion Appoints Nanci Schulman as First-Ever Vice President of Sales Enablement and Franchise Relations

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced the promotion of long-time Spherion team member Nanci Schulman to the role of Vice President of Sales Enablement and Franchise Relations.

June 24th, 2024

Spherion Earns Forbes Recognition as “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms”

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that the company was recognized as one of “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms”.

May 20th, 2024

Express Employment Professionals Expands Franchise Network with New Locations

Express Employment Professionals continues its expansion with the awarding of new franchise locations.

April 19th, 2024

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in Wichita Falls Welcomes New Leadership

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting announced today that its Wichita Falls office, formerly owned by Jeanie Boyd, is now under the leadership of accomplished local staffing and human resources expert Brandon Cook.

April 17th, 2024

Spherion Honored as Top 10 Staffing Company to Work For in 2024 by the World Staffing Awards

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it has been recognized as a Top 10 Staffing Company to work for in 2024 by the World Staffing Awards.

March 13th, 2024

Express’ Standout Year Steals the Spotlight at Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado

Express Employment Professionals franchisees recently gathered in Denver, Colorado, to celebrate a year of top sales and achievements as part of the annual International Leadership Conference (ILC).

March 13th, 2024

IFA Recognizes Spherion’s Jay and Don Ruggery Jr. as Franchisees of the Year

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that Jay and Don Ruggery Jr. were named 2024 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

March 7th, 2024

Express' Julie and Lance Turner Named Franchisees of the Year by International Franchise Association

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recognized Julie and Lance Turner as 2023 Franchisees of the Year.

February 21st, 2024

Express Employment Professionals Snags 2024 Best of Staffing® Client 5-Year Diamond Award

Express Employment Professionals recognized with ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client five-year Diamond Award.

February 7th, 2024

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting Names Kathy George President

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) has announced the appointment of Kathy George as president, effective February 5, 2024.

February 6th, 2024

Spherion Recognized on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 45th Annual Franchise 500® List

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it has ranked for the 19th consecutive year on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list.

January 25th, 2024

Spherion Opens Application for Fifth Annual Sandy Mazur Scholarship

Founded in honor of former President Sandy Mazur, who served an 18-year tenure at Spherion, the scholarship honors her significant contributions to the company.

January 24th, 2024

Spherion Ranking By Franchise Business Review In 2024

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently achieved a spot on Franchise Business Review’s list of the Top 200 Franchises.

January 18th, 2024

Express Ranks on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® List

Express Employment Professionals ranks on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® List

January 17th, 2024

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in Midland Welcomes New Leadership

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that its Midland office is now under the leadership of local staffing expert Sarah Ross. Ross will assume ownership of the office as of January 3.

January 9th, 2024

Franchise Dictionary Names Spherion Staffing a 2023 Game Changer for Employers and Job Seekers

Franchise Dictionary has named Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) to their annual list of the “Top 100 Game Changers” for 2023.

December 19th, 2023

The PrideStaff Companies Celebrate the Spirit of the Holidays with a Generous Gift to Local Family

Continuing its long tradition of giving back to the local community through its Spirit of the Holidays Program, The PrideStaff Companies gifted $1,000 to a family in need.

December 18th, 2023

The George and Melodie Rogers Foundation Gifts $1.5 Million to the Fresno Mission

The George and Melodie Rogers Foundation is a charitable organization established to continue the legacy of George A. Rogers, the founder of PrideStaff.

December 13th, 2023

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting Opens in Phoenix

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today it will open a new office in the Phoenix metro area.

October 31st, 2023

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Opens in Northeast Atlanta

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today the opening of its newest office in Northeast Atlanta.

October 25th, 2023

Spherion Celebrates Multiple Award Recognitions in the Third Quarter of 2023

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) has earned a new collection of six notable award recognitions from reputable organizations, including Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Times.

October 17th, 2023

Spherion Expands Staffing and Recruiting Services with New Office in Morristown

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that its office in Johnson City has relocated to an expanded facility in Morristown.

September 28th, 2023

Spherion's Orange Vault Rewards Hard-Working Employees Nationwide

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today the recipients of its newest employee rewards program, The Orange Vault.

September 18th, 2023

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting Now Open in Laredo

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today the opening of its newest office in Laredo.

August 15th, 2023

NEXTAFF

NEXTAFF’s Lisa Meyers Recognized as a 2023 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review

Lisa Meyers was identified by franchise research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being one of 2023’s Franchise Rock Stars.

August 8th, 2023

Multi-Unit Spherion Franchisee Honored as a 2023 Franchise Rock Star

David Miller, a multi-unit franchise owner with Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (Spherion), recently earned recognition from Franchise Business Review as a 2023 Franchise Rock Star.

August 7th, 2023

Spherion Awards Three Students with Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarships

The Spherion Staffing and Recruiting franchise community announced today that Jocelyn Stopka, Ella Riddle and Amari Johnson are the winners of its annual Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship.

August 3rd, 2023

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting Opens in Des Plaines, IL

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today it will open a new office in Des Plaines, Illinois and surrounding areas.

August 2nd, 2023

PrideStaff Fort Lauderdale Office Launches New Accounting and Financial Staffing Division

PrideStaff is pleased to announce that their Fort Lauderdale office has added a PrideStaff Financial Division to their existing operations.

July 10th, 2023

Spherion Earns Trio of Awards in 2023

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) announced today that it has earned a trio of notable recognitions by Franchise Business Review (FBR) in 2023.

June 23rd, 2023

Spherion Appoints Michael Boyle as Senior Vice President

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Michael Boyle as a new Senior Vice President (SVP).

June 2nd, 2023