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Bloomington, IN, April, 16, 2012 – Express Employment Professionals, one of the largest privately-held staffing firms, was named a Best Staffing Firms to Work For finalist for the second consecutive year by the Staffing Industry Analysts.  

“I’m humbled and thrilled that Express was rated so highly again by the people who make our company so great,” said Robert A. Funk, CEO and chairman of the board for Express. “Our employees are the backbone of our company, and their support and knowledge have helped our franchisees be successful for nearly 30 years.”

 More than 140 companies participated in the survey of their employees conducted by independent research firm, Quantum Workplace. Staffing Industry Review sponsored the survey and announced the results at the recent Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum, held in Las Vegas.

Other notable honors for Express in 2012 included being named by Entrepreneur Magazine as the No.1 staffing franchise in its Franchise 500 rankings, making Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ Client List for the third straight year, and being named a World Class Franchisor for the seventh straight year by Franchise Research Institute.

 The Bloomington Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1997 and serves the Bloomington and south central Indiana areas with temporary help and direct hire employees in a variety of fields, including administrative, commercial, data processing, technical, sales, marketing and more.

 Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals put 335,000 people to work in 2011 and has more than 550 offices in three countries. Express provides expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources and works across a wide variety of industries. Temporary sales for the international staffing franchise company totaled more than $2.1 billion in 2011.

 The Bloomington office, located at 1907 S. Walnut Street is currently accepting applications. For more information, call 812-333-6210 or visit www.expressbloomington.com

Managing Conflict and Change in the Workplace
Presented by Jack Smalley, SPHR

All professional relationships experience some type of conflict. This is normal, natural, and sometimes even necessary for growth and development.

The Bloomington Express Employment Professional office and the Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend a one-hour leadership event that focuses on managing conflict and change in the workplace. This seminar will explore sources of organizational conflict, successful ways to overcome them, and team building best practices used by today’s most successful companies.

About the Speaker
Jack Smalley, SPHR
For the last three decades, Jack Smalley has devoted his career to the field of human resources. His experience includes executive-level management in a number of different industries such as oil, chemical, and packaging with an emphasis on manufacturing, engineering, sales, logistics, and corporate management. Jack is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and holds the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Jack is a participant in the SHRM Mentor Program for HR professionals.

When:
Thursday, April 12, 2012
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

Where:
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
400 W. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47404

Registration:
http://expressbloomington.com/event-signup

Express Employment Professionals will be having a job fair over two days this week! We are currently recruiting for light industrial, administrative, and professional positions, especially the following positions:

• CDL-A Truck Driver
• Banquet Servers
• Landscaping/ZTR Mowers
• Construction/Concrete Workers
• Tech Support
• Administrative Assistants
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Linuz Systems Admin

The dates for this event are:

• Friday, March 2, 2012 from 9 am-3 pm
• Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9 am – 12pm

If you plan on attending, please bring a government issued photo ID, and either a social security card or birth certificate. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please call our office at (812) 333-6210. Thank you!

Turning an unhealthy company into a healthy one can change the lives of employees – and customers – in real, tangible ways, drastically transform an organization’s bottom-line performance, and provide a massive competitive advantage. And for the leaders who spearhead these efforts, it can be one of the most meaningful and rewarding endeavors they will ever pursue.

On Thursday, March 8, Express Employment Professionals will host a webinar featuring leadership consultant, speaker, and New York Times best-selling author, Patrick Lencioni. Register now to learn more about organizational health and why it’s so important to your business.

DATE: March 8, 2012

TIME: 11:15 – 12:30

COST: $10 (includes lunch)

LOCATION:BloomingtonChamber of Commerce,400 W 7th St.

MORE INFO: Call Express at 812-333-6210

To register, visit:
http://expressbloomington.com/event-signup/

 Brought to you by the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and

Express Employment Professionals.

Staffing Company Helped 335,000 People Find Jobs Last Year

Express Employment Professionals announced today that 2011 sales topped $2.1 billion, up 22 percent in a year, as employers continue to rely heavily on temporary staffing solutions amid an uncertain economy.

One of the nation’s largest private staffing companies, Express helped the most people in its 29-year history – more than 335,000 workers in the United States and Canada – find a job last year. Express associates worked an average of 2.4 million hours per week at more than 550 franchise locations in the U.S., Canada and South Africa, and they achieved a company milestone in October 2011 by working a combined 3 million hours in one week.

“Not only did we put a record number of people to work in 2011, but Express posted the strongest sales record in the company’s history, generating more than $2 billion,” said Robert A. Funk, CEO and chairman of the board. “By investing in our franchisees and helping small-business owners address common business challenges, we’ve been able to achieve a 78 percent increase in sales in only two years despite the challenging economic climate.”

Staffing companies like Express have become a significant driver of the nation’s job growth. In the two years after the Great Recession ended in June 2009, U.S. staffing firms created more new jobs than any other industry, according to the American Staffing Association. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the temporary help services industry added nearly half a million workers and accounted for 91 percent of total nonfarm job growth from June 2009 to June 2011.

“In the coming year, Express Employment Professionals and its franchisees will maintain their focus on putting more people back to work and providing hope for job seekers,” Funk said. “As consumer spending rises and business confidence improves, the jobs outlook will continue to brighten. We anticipate that the hiring outlook in all regions of North America will remain steady for administrative and commercial jobs.”

According to the results of an Express survey of 17,000 current and former clients, hiring trends for the first quarter of 2012 in all regions of the country are expected to be greatest in commercial and light industrial, with 30 percent of survey respondents planning new hires. Twenty-one percent of respondents anticipate adding administrative and office clerical staff.

For 2012, Express projects company growth to top 18 percent. The staffing company plans to award 64 new franchise locations in the U.S. and Canada, targeting Vancouver, San Francisco, Boston, Orlando and San Antonio. Express awarded 21 franchises in 2011.

Express Employment Professionals offers a full range of employment solutions including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources. With more than 550 offices in three countries, Express is committed to the vision of helping as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. For more information, visit www.expresspros.com.

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Express Employment Professionals of Bloomington was recently named the 2011 Employer of Choice by the South Central Indiana Human Resource Association (SCIHRA). According to SCIHRA, award recipients are companies that place a high value on human assets and who set the standard through their recruitment, retention and employee development endeavors.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as the 2011 Employer of Choice,” said franchise co-owner, Tim Tucker. “We would like to express our gratitude for the support of our community and the South Central Indiana Human Resource Association. We would especially like to convey our appreciation to our staff for their hard work and dedication.”

The Bloomington Express Employment Professionals franchise began operation in 1997 and serves theBloomingtonand South Central Indiana areas with temporary help and direct hire employees in a variety of fields, including administrative, industrial, data processing, technical, sales, marketing and more.

Worldwide, Express Employment Professionals puts nearly 300,000 people to work each year and has over 550 offices in three countries. Express provides expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources and works across a wide variety of industries. Sales for the Oklahoma City-based company totaled more than $2 billion in 2011.

The Bloomington office, located at 1907 S. Walnut is currently accepting applications. For more information, call 812-333-6210 or visit expressbloomington.com

The cornerstone of any business is its people. As a small business, finding and keeping good people is essential. Most small businesses don’t have the resources to devote to HR and employee retention.

The West Central Indiana Small Business Development Center and Express Employment Professionals have announced a joint partnership to bring a new level of human resource services and leadership development to the local small business community. The Bloomington Express office will be available to help SBDC clients with their HR questions and concerns.

Express and the SBDC are also teaming to present a Human Resourse & Leadership Series is a series of webinars and simulcasts designed to provide employers with practical advice and action steps to help retain and motivate their most important asset. The events are open to all area businesses who would benefit from the training.

The topics for 2011 are as follow:

First Quarter – Stress
Second Quarter – Morale
Third Quarter – Organization and Time Management
Fourth Quarter – Performance and Productivity

To register for these webinars or for more details on these and other upcoming events, contact Terri Brown at the SBDC, 812-334-4070, or by email at tbrown@isbdc.org.