While ClearEdge Marketing’s involvement in the TechServe Alliance women’s event was a bit different than years past (we traded an in-person luncheon for a virtual happy hour!) I was inspired by everything I heard. I wish I could share every nugget that sparked my imagination but here are a few takeaways, based on commentary. CandaceRead more
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When Equal Pay Day was launched in 1996, women earned 59 cents for each dollar men earned. Now, the latest data shows that women have done some catching up and make 77 cents for each dollar a man makes. This improvement, while encouraging, shows the need for real, systemic change across America’s workplaces. In “WhenRead more
Jennifer Fuicelli, CEO of Advanced Medical Years in staffing: 15 How did you get into the staffing industry? Looking back, it seems as though my entire career has been in staffing. I started out in staffing in 2001, at Medical Express in Denver, CO. I then worked as a Sales Recruiting Manager at Preferred Nursing, whereRead more
Elaine Brink, Executive Vice President of Zone Sales, Express Employment Professionals Years in Staffing: 37 Fun Fact: After a successful sales career focused on point-of-sale equipment, Elaine was looking for work that proved more meaningful. After several promotions as a sales professional, she knew she had the gift to influence people but was still lookingRead more
Tracy Rettie, CAE Vice President, Education and Strategic Initiatives American Staffing Association Years at American Staffing Association: 18 Kelly Verberg Vice President, Membership and Sections American Staffing Association Years at American Staffing Association: 24 Fun fact: Although not technically “staffing professionals,” both Tracy and Kelly have spent the majority of their professional careers paving theRead more
Paula Phillips, VP of Clinical Operations, Parallon Workforce Solutions Years in staffing: 18 Fun fact: Although Paula has been in staffing for the last 18 years, with 14 years at Parallon Workforce Solutions, she technically worked in the staffing industry prior. While working full-time as a clinician, she also took on extra per diem shiftsRead more
Susan Donohoe, Chief Program Officer, TechServe Alliance Years in staffing: 15 Fun fact: Susan initially joined the staffing industry through her work with NACCB’s Open Door Education Foundation which aimed to promote STEM jobs to youth, while introducing them to the wide range of opportunities that exist as an IT consultant. As NACCB (National AssociationRead more
Emily Costello, VP of Channel Relationships, Robert Half International Years in Staffing: 19 years this June Fun fact: Like many great leaders in staffing, Emily stumbled into staffing and has established herself as a Robert Half “lifer” since then. After starting her career in retail, she was intrigued by the emerging field of “IT” inRead more
Lauren Griffin, Senior Vice President at Adecco Staffing USA Years in staffing: 29 Fun fact: Lauren’s recruiting knowledge and connections run deep, yet she claims that she wasn’t the best recruiter. She hit her stride once moving into sales and management. This humility and transparency have certainly impacted her successful career trajectory as she approachesRead more
Kelly Van Aken, Director of Recruiting Technology and Contractor Experience, Aerotek Years in staffing: 16 Fun fact: Like many leaders in the staffing industry, Kelly entered the staffing industry by chance. She connected with an Aerotek recruiter at job fair and was drawn to the business model and culture. Throughout the interview process, her passionRead more
