David Rodriguez had stopped working to pursue more education but decided to return to work to take care of his family in 2016. The holiday season was fast approaching when he called Reliance Staffing in November, and, shortly after this phone call, this bright and talented associate was permanently hired by our partner organization, COATS Staffing ... [Continue Reading]
May Top Associate: William Jackson at Birdsong Peanuts
Our “top associate” of the month is William Jackson of our Suffolk office who is currently working at Birdsong Peanuts. “William has always been a great employee from Reliance here at Birdsong,” said Peggy Ayers of Birdsong. “[He is] always devoted.” Jackson has been an associate with Reliance periodically since 2005 and has worked with us ... [Continue Reading]
Permanent Hire Profile: Shanishia Cropper
Shanishia Cropper used Reliance Staffing and Recruiting as a stepping stone for her career. She moved from Newport News to Suffolk in 2016 and is now, at the age of 22, a customer service representative with Quality Custom Distribution (QCD). She is working on her degree through Thomas Nelson Community College. Cropper, who definitely possesses ... [Continue Reading]
You Rock Winners: Brock, Richardson and Hardy
Reliance Staffing & Recruiting is pleased to announce its top associate winners for January: Cheryl Brock, Yolanda Richardson and Devon Hardy. Brock, our non-industrial winner from Suffolk, has performed administrative work with Reliance for three years and has excellent customer service skills. "Being honored with the “You Rock” award ... [Continue Reading]
You Rock: Melvin Sturdivant!
Congrats to Reliance's December You Rock recipient, Melvin Sturdivant, who is working at Land N Sea's distribution location in Norfolk. "Melvin walks the talk, and that’s why he deserves the You Rock award," said supervisor Heather Smith, Branch Distribution Manager. "He doesn’t just say he’s going to be a great candidate, he shows that he ... [Continue Reading]
Exceptional Workers Roth and Salman Rewarded
At Reliance Staffing & Recruiting we are especially thankful to our associates who best exemplify the hard work and reliability we aim to provide our clients every day. This month, we are happy to reward our associates serving at Canon USA: Mohammed Salman and Michael Roth. Salman is a small parts assembler and Roth is a camera repair ... [Continue Reading]
You rock, Junior McVane!
Reliance was happy to present to our associate Junior McVane of Virginia Beach our "You Rock!" award last month. McVane has worked with one of our manufacturing clients at the beach since December 2014 and is on track to becoming a permanent employee with them. He also works part time with Walmart. "Junior is a really good guy," said Nancy ... [Continue Reading]
Permanent Hire Profile: Nellie Austin
Nellie Austin has been a dedicated worker assigned to Canon Virginia, USA for the past decade. She began her new career through Reliance Staffing & Recruiting 13 years ago. Austin first came to Reliance as a referral from the community services board seeking employment and an opportunity to provide for herself and family. “Because there was ... [Continue Reading]
Stepping Up in the Workplace 10,000 times
America is stepping up by leaps and bounds, people are seeing how far they can push their activity trackers. We have begun to supply them to our parents, children, and grandparents. There is an activity tracker on just about every arm in America. It is time for a health surge. We live in the “Fattest Country in the World” and we need to break ... [Continue Reading]
Promoting a Healthy Workplace
It seems hard to believe in the middle of August that we should be concerned about workplace illness, but, believe it or not, cold and flu season is just around the corner. With school getting ready to start again in a few weeks, it’s time to take necessary precautions to combat illness, such as getting a flu shot. But there are other things ... [Continue Reading]
Allen and Weldegebreal are honored for outstanding work at Canon
Reliance Staffing & Recruiting recognized employees Kadeem Allen and Gebeyeu Weldegebreal as our Canon Virginia first quarter “You Rock” winners April 29. Allen has been on assignment with Reliance Staffing at Canon Virginia since January 2012 and was nominated to receive the “You Rock” commendation by his Manager Sandy Williams. Allen was ... [Continue Reading]
An Unexpected Death in the Workplace: Dealing with Office Grief
What do you say and do when one of your staff/clients passes away? Not exactly an easy thing to deal with, yet it's something all of us in the staffing industry should be prepared to handle with compassion and professionalism. And supporting our client and their needs in this time of need is critical. The harsh reality is that death does ... [Continue Reading]
Reliance honors Richardson and Edwards for work at Canon
Tammy Richardson and Vanessa Edwards, employees of Reliance Staffing & Recruiting, were awarded Reliance’s “You Rock” honors for their work in the fourth quarter of 2014 at Canon Virginia in Newport News. Richardson, who works in the camera division as an inspector, and Edwards, who supports the company as a light industrial worker, received the ... [Continue Reading]
Valentine’s Contest: Tell Your Story; Win $100!
Love is in the air! It is only a couple of weeks from Valentine’s Day…have you figured out what you’re going to do for your sweetheart? Reliance Staffing, your job matchmaker, is here to help. We are offering our clients and candidates the opportunity to win a $100 Visa Card to help you and your loved one enjoy the day! So, here’s ... [Continue Reading]
Temp-to Hire does not mean a person will always be a temporary worker
Temp-to-hire has become an effective way for employers to assess a potential employee before an offer for direct employment is extended. It’s an opportunity that many companies are taking advantage of: Having a trial period before they obligate themselves to an employee. They do this so that they know if you are the ONE. In my conversations ... [Continue Reading]
Managing Stress in the Workplace
Today's post is by Placement Specialist Sherry Sale, who operates in our Newport News office. Stress, what’s that? Oh you mean that pulse racing, tapping fingers on desk furiously, counting to ten hoping it works, agitation and the white-knuckle feeling of angst? Yep, I’m sure we all know what “stress” feels like in the workplace. There are many ... [Continue Reading]
What Is Morale?
Today's post is by Stacey Genzler, Administrative Assistant at our Suffolk office. mo-rale Pronounced [muh-ral] n. An emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.: the morale of the troops. No matter how tedious a job is, it can be made more enjoyable in ... [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Maximize Your Company’s Safety
Today's post is by Mandy Jennings, Placement Specialist in our Suffolk office. February is Safety Awareness Month! What better time than now to ensure that your company is properly equipped with the tools and knowledge to implement a successful safety program? No one can argue that workplace safety is important, but it is something that is often ... [Continue Reading]
Valentine’s Day at the Office: Go Back to School
Valentine's Day is one of those polarizing holidays. Some people love it, some people disdain it, some people actively dread it. Many of the folks dreading it work in human resources, and that dread is well-founded. Office romances on their own are a minefield for HR disasters, but missed, crossed or completely misconstrued signals due to ... [Continue Reading]
Make Your Holiday Party Festive and Affordable
It's that time of year again: time for holiday parties, with all their bloated budgets, bad ideas and liability minefields. Wait a minute—it doesn't have to be like that at all! Holiday parties are a great idea: they can improve morale, enhance employee engagement, encourage bonding among employees and reward hard work. But they can be expensive ... [Continue Reading]