4 Reasons to Attend the Paw Paw Grand Opening Job Fair

A grand opening kicked off with a job fair? What could be better! Join us at our brand new Paw Paw Office on August 27th, 10 am – 2 pm for our grand opening hiring event! 

Here are 4 reasons to attend the Paw Paw grand opening job fair:

1. Meet the team

Come meet Chelsea and Lindsey! They will be available throughout the event to answer questions, give advice, and chat about our available opportunities. 

2. Tees and Treats

Giveaways will be aplenty! We’ll have complimentary snacks and treats all day long. (A full belly makes for better job hunting) Plus, our office roommate, Cheeky Print Shop, will be giving out free t-shirts while supplies last. 

3. Safety Precautions

Just because we’ll be having fun doesn’t mean we’ll forget to be safe. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available for all who attend. 

4. Jobs!
Last, but certainly not least – jobs! Get first pick of your preferred job while it’s still available. Choose from more than 200 hundreds of immediate, full-time openings in industries ranging from auto manufacturing, light industrial, uniform services, marketing material/board game packaging, and more:

  • Machine Operators
  • General Laborers
  • Material Handlers
  • Warehouse Associates
  • Order Processors
  • Assembly & Production
  • And more!

Can’t make it? No problem – learn more about us and apply online.

Thursday, August 27th

WSI Paw Paw

233 E. Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

10 am – 2 pm | (269) 488-5138

WSI Announces First Winner of Free Rent Referral Program

This Summer, Let WSI Staffing Pay Your Rent

[Grand Rapids, MI] – Earlier this summer, WSI – Workforce Strategies, Inc. (recently named a five-time winner of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation) launched their Free Rent Referral Program. Participants who refer friends and family to WSI are entered into a drawing for a chance to have their monthly rent expenses covered by the company. 

“WSI has hundreds of job openings with great companies throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio,” says Steve Beebe, WSI Vice President. “With all the personal and financial hardship that COVID-19 has caused families, WSI wanted to offer up some additional support and incentives to our associates. We are excited about the opportunity to help people find work with great companies and have the opportunity for free rent as well!”

Drawings for winners occur on the first of every month, from August through October. The first winner of free rent is Yesenia Varela, an employee at Roskam Baking Company in Grand Rapids, MI. Yesenia’s career with WSI began on July 27, 2020, as a General Labor Associate on 3rd shift. Not even two months into her role, she moved up to a Machine Operator position. Following outstanding performance as a Machine Operator, Roskam has offered Yesenia a permanent position with the company. 

“Yesenia was so excited and very thankful to be named our first winner of the Free Rent Referral program,” says Ana Post, WSI Grand Rapids Branch Manager. “The check was presented to her between a shift change so a lot of people were curious about the big check. Many stuck around to see who had won.” 

On a personal level, Ana was just as excited as Yesenia. “It was so rewarding to be able to give back to an outstanding associate,” she said.

The Free Rent Referral program is open to all; entrants do not need to be a current WSI associate. The next winner will be drawn on/around September 1st, 2020. Complete details and a referral form can be found at https://www.wsitalent.com/rent.

WSI Announces First Winner of Free Rent Referral Program

Earlier this summer, we launched our first-ever, Free Rent Referral Program. To participate, individuals referred friends and family to WSI in order to be entered into a drawing for a chance to have their monthly rent expenses covered. Our first drawing was completed and we have a winner…. Congratulations Yesenia Varela!

Yesenia is an employee at Roskam Baking Company in Grand Rapids, MI. Yesenia’s career with WSI began on July 27, 2020, as a General Labor Associate on 3rd shift. Not even two months into her role, she moved up to a Machine Operator position. Following outstanding performance as a Machine Operator, Roskam has offered Yesenia a permanent position with the company. 

“Yesenia was so excited and very thankful to be named our first winner of the Free Rent Referral program,” says Ana Post, WSI Grand Rapids Branch Manager. “The check was presented to her between a shift change so a lot of people were curious about the big check. Many stuck around to see who had won.” 

On a personal level, Ana was just as excited as Yesenia. “It was so rewarding to be able to give back to an outstanding associate,” she said. 

Once again, congratulations Yesenia on your current promotion and winning the 1st free rent giveaway! We are so excited for all the great things ahead for you and the Roskam Family!

The Free Rent Referral program is open to all; entrants do not need to be a current WSI associate. The next winner will be drawn on/around September 1st. 

Complete details and a referral form can be found at https://www.wsitalent.com/rent. 

CANCELLED – 4 Reasons to Attend the WSI & Precision Wire Forms Job Fair

Here’s your chance to work on Broadway! (Street…we mean Broadway Street.) WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is hosting a job fair onsite at Precision Wire Forms Inc. (1100 W Broadway St, Three Rivers, MI) on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020.

Here are 4 reasons to attend the WSI & Precision Wire Forms job fair:

1. Meet Courtney

Come out and meet Courtney, WSI Account Manager for Precision Wire. She will be available throughout the event to answer questions, give advice, and chat about our available opportunities. 

2. Snacks and Swag

Giveaways will be aplenty! All-day long we’ll be giving out Precision Wire company swag and complimentary snacks. Plus, we hear a full belly makes for better job hunting.

3. Safety Precautions

Just because we’ll be having fun doesn’t mean we’ll forget to be safe. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available for all who attend. 

4. Jobs!

Last, but certainly not least – jobs! Get first pick of your preferred job while it’s still available. Choose from Machine Operator openings on 1st and 2nd shift. Employees enjoy medical benefits, vacation time, and a variety of growth opportunities upon hire-in.

Pay ranges begin at $12/hour.

Can’t make it? No problem – learn more about us and apply online.

Wednesday, September 2nd

Precision Wire Forms, Inc.

1100 W Broadway St, Three Rivers, MI

10 am – 3 pm | (269) 488-5100

5 Reasons to Attend WSI’s Second Summer Palooza

Waskar and Alex

It’s like a job fair, but better. Join us at our Grand Rapids Office on August 12, 2020
from 10 AM – 2 PM for our second Summer Palooza! 

Here are 5 reasons why you should attend: 

  1. Meet Waskar and Alex
    Our very own Waskar and Alex will be going live on Facebook to ask questions, give advice, and spread the word about our available opportunities. If you haven’t met them yet – be sure to come out and meet them and the rest of our GR team! 
  1. Snacks
    We’ll be snackin’ and yakkin’ under the tent in our front yard! Grab a snack (some from your potential future employers!) and then head inside to learn all about our current openings. 
  1. Safety Precautions
    Just because we’ll be having fun doesn’t mean we’ll forget to be safe. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available for all who attend.
  1. Spanish Speaking Coordinators
    Si se siente mejor hablando español, no se preocupe! Estamos aqui para ayudarlo con lo que necesite!
  1. Jobs!
    Last, but certainly not least – jobs! Get first pick of your preferred job while you can. Choose from hundreds of immediate, full-time openings in industries ranging from food manufacturing, light industrial, aerospace, facility services and more:
  • General Laborers
  • Material Handlers
  • Rackers
  • Packers
  • Sanitation Technicians
  • Blow Molders/Assemblers
  • General Cleaners
  • Entry-Level Machinists
  • Machine Operators
  • Wash Booth Attendants
  • Warehouse Associates
  • Shipping & Receiving Clerks
  • Order Processors
  • And more!

Pay rates range from $10 – $16/hr (weekly gross pay of $400 – $640).

Can’t make it? No problem – learn more about us and apply online at www.wsitalent.com/jobs.

Wednesday, August 12
WSI Grand Rapids
1960 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids MI 49508
10 AM – 2 PM | 616-957-8199

WSI Hiring Event | Grand Rapids, MI

Waskar and Alex

Mark your calendars for our upcoming job fair on August 12th, 2020.

Grab two forms of ID and come meet the Grand Rapids WSI team for open interviews on Wednesday, August 12th from 10 AM – 2 PM. Can’t make it? No problem – learn more about us and apply online at www.wsitalent.com/jobs.

We’ll have a tent, treats, and most importantly – jobs!

Workforce Strategies, Inc., works with various companies throughout Grand Rapids in industries ranging from food manufacturing, light industrial, aerospace, facility services, and more. We have hundreds of jobs available:

  • General Laborers
  • Material Handlers
  • Rackers
  • Packers
  • Sanitation Technicians
  • Blow Molders/Assemblers
  • General Cleaners
  • Entry-Level Machinists
  • Machine Operators
  • Wash Booth Attendants
  • Warehouse Associates
  • Shipping & Receiving Clerks
  • Order Processors
  • And more!

Pay rates ranging from $10-$16/hr.

Due to COVID-19, all applicants will have their temperature taken with a temporal scanner prior to entering the building. Face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, we will provide one for you.  Areas are marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Wednesday, August 12th
WSI Grand Rapids
1960 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
10 AM – 2 PM | 616-957-8199

Please contact the Grand Rapids Office with any questions.

READ: 5 Reasons To Attend WSI’s Summer Palooza Hiring Event

WSI is Recognized as One of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation

The Best and Brightest competition identifies and honors organizations that are committed to excellence in human resource practices and employee enrichment.

 

July 31, 2020 – Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Best and Brightest Program provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices, and demonstrate why each of them would be an ideal place for employees to work. It is WSI’s honor to be recognized as a 2020 winner, making it our fifth consecutive year in the winner’s circle. 

 

To be considered for the award, an independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures such as Employee Education, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Work-Life Balance, and more. The Best and Brightest Assessment Reports are designed to aid employers in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their company function, employee engagement levels, and assist in identifying and eliminating potential areas of concern. 

“My favorite part about participating in the Best and Brightest survey is the ability to gauge improvements year over year. It’s not about winning the award as much as it’s about seeing all of our employee’s hard work paying off,” says Lauren Rogalski, WSI Manager of Corporate Culture. “This year, we received the highest scores we’ve ever seen! It’s not to say there isn’t still work to be done, however, it shows that consistency and commitment to continuous improvement will truly create and foster an incredible workplace!” 

Winners are pooled by the size of their company, with WSI being classified as a Small Business with under 100 internal employees. All companies, no matter their size, can be a Best and Brightest Company to Work For® resulting in an opportunity to gain recognition and showcase the high standards they have for employee satisfaction.

“Through the first half of 2020, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For have demonstrated leadership and forward-thinking as they pivoted their business and workforce through Covid-19. As the conversation and focus has shifted, our Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions regarding Race. It is in these unique times, the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For excel and share their knowledge with others” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation Winners will be honored during dual virtual Illuminate Business Summit weeks in October 2020 and February 2021.

 

Jump In, the (Blue) Water is Fine!

wsi staffing blog - blue ocean / red ocean

In 2005, Professors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne launched a revelation in business strategy by encouraging companies to evacuate shark infested waters.

Sharks? In Michigan? Well – the proverbial shark. Essentially, they are suggesting that companies are better off searching for ways to gain “uncontested market space” (referred to Blue Oceans) instead of competing with similar companies (sharks) and struggling to survive (the Red Oceans).

In staffing and recruiting, the pool of unemployed folks is getting redder and redder by the day. These waters are full of the same group of people day in and day out who are checking job boards for the next best thing. Likewise, they’re also full of competitors who are fishing for the same candidates. And while job boards can be a good resource, it shouldn’t be your company’s only strategy when recruiting, as the net you’re casting only goes so far when trying to catch new applicants.

Perhaps you’re saying “Christy, this makes total sense to me. But how do I get to the Blue Ocean waters?” Simply put, you’re going to need a bigger net. And WSI Recruitment & Staffing can help! WSI can help you make the competition  irrelevant by finding associates who are ideal for YOUR workplace and taking your story to them, rather than crossing our fingers and hoping they stumble upon your company’s job post among a sea of hundreds.

Job seekers today have changed how they search for employment. If you don’t make the necessary adjustments to meet them where they are, you are always going to be treading in red, shark-infested water.

They Say You’ve Got a Bad Reputation

WSI Blogs - They say you have a bad reputation

Online reputation monitoring is a real thing. An important thing. Not only do you want your customers to give you great reviews, but have you ever thought about what your employees and former employees are saying? Everyone has access at their fingertips to check out your company – and what your online reputation is saying about your company culture, management, and work environment is just as important as your product and service quality.

I spent less than 15 minutes online and was able to get a few reviews of businesses right here in Grand Rapids:

  • “No matter how good of a worker you are, you will be degraded and talked to like you are trash.”
  • “I wouldn’t recommend anyone to work here. I’m happy I got out of such a toxic work environment!”
  • “The building IS filthy all the time, so you don’t have to worry about keeping it clean.”

Those reviews could very well be about your company. Even if they’re not, they should make you sit up and take notice. And while it’s easy to shrug off reviews like these as only being written by disgruntled or “bad” employees, we’ve found that people feel emboldened to really speak their minds – whether true or slightly inaccurate –  when they’re behind the safety of their screens. Often, they do. not. hold. back.

Negative comments are just as powerful as positive ones like these:

  • “Place of employment: good company to work for, good people and benefits.”
  • “A great company that cares about its products and people. First class all the way!!!!”
  • “I have been here for almost 2 years and I love it. I have great co-workers and great bosses. They really go above and beyond for everyone.”

Which ones would you rather have future employees read about your business?

The goods news is, your online reputation can be helped. First, you need to figure out what kinds of stories and experiences you’d ideally want people to share with the world, especially with future employees. Then you build and maintain a work environment that supports those experiences. That makes it easier for the final step, which is make it easy for others to tell your story in a positive, organic light.

At WSI, we work with our client partners regularly on reputation management initiatives because helping your business tell it’s story is not only our passion, but it also enables us to get the quality associates that you are looking for! Learn more about our staffing solutions and what makes us different at www.wsitalent.com.