[Metro Detroit, MI:] WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting a hiring event for Flex-N-Gate on Thursday, August 26th from 10 am – 3 pm. 

WSI is teaming up with Flex-N-Gate to fill Production Associate positions on all shifts. By providing the highest quality products and systems in the automotive industry, Flex-N-Gate is where solutions are built in the automotive industry. Associates of Flex-N-Gate enjoy guaranteed pay increases at 12, 18, and 24 months of employment, perfect attendance incentives, and the opportunity to be hired in with good attendance and productivity where employees will then receive a full benefits package and vacation time. Pay rates for these positions range from $15.30 – $15.55/hour. 

“We’re excited to be hosting this hiring event for Flex-N-Gate right here in our Metro Detroit office,” says Kristi Rankin, WSI Branch Manager. “We have immediate temp to hire opportunities available in Royal Oak and Troy. Applicants can stop by our hiring event and start working right away!”

Due to COVID-19, face masks are required inside – if you don’t have one, WSI will provide one for you. Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI & Flex-N-Gate
• 22637 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
• Thursday, August 26th
• 10 am – 3 pm
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification 
• Please contact the Metro Detroit Office with any questions

[Battle Creek]: We’re serving up hot jobs! WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), a 4.8-star Google-rated recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting an end-of-summer hiring event cookout on Wednesday, August 11th from 11 am – 2 pm. 

Join us onsite at our Battle Creek location for open interviews, delicious hot dogs, and cold refreshments. Job seekers should bring two forms of ID and plan on chatting with staffing coordinators for about 45-minutes about their work history, their preferred type of job, and schedule availability.

“We look forward to chatting with job seekers about all of our Battle Creek opportunities in a relaxed, fun-filled environment,” says Aliya Fadel, WSI Branch Manager. “What better way to close out the summer than grilling out and matching associates with their perfect job!”

There are jobs for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, THC-friendly options, and the ability to be hired-in with good attendance. Pay rates for these positions range up to $17.75/hour. 

Highlights:

• WSI Battle Creek Hiring Event Cookout
• 201 Fritz Keiper Blvd. Battle Creek, MI 
• Wednesday, August 11th
• 11 am – 2 pm
• Please contact the Battle Creek Office with any questions

[Grand Rapids, MI]: Beginning August 31st, WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), a 4.7-star Google-rated recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting weekly onsite hiring events every Tuesday at Roskam Baking Company from 10 am – 8 pm. 

WSI is teaming up with Roskam to fill General Labor and Machine Operator positions on all shifts. Roskam is a family-owned and operated business that has been making a variety of delicious bakery products and snacks since 1923. Associates of Roskam enjoy a team-oriented work environment, temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities, as well as vacation time, medical benefits, and a pay increase upon hire. Pay rates for these positions range from $16 – $18/hour. 

Job seekers are asked to dress GMP-compliant while attending the hiring event:

• A plain t-shirt with no images or writing. The shirt must be clean and tucked in, without buttons or strings. No hoodies are allowed in the facility. If cold, applicants are asked to wear a long sleeve shirt under their t-shirt. 
• No jeans, leggings, or sweatpants are allowed
• Close-toed shoes
• No jewelry, watches, or beaded belts. Wedding bands without stones are okay. 
• No piercings, tongue rings, or tissue piercings. 
• No artificial nails, nail polish, or fake eyelashes

“New associates Roskam associates can expect to work with a diverse group of people who consider each other family,”  says Ana Post, WSI Grand Rapids Branch Manager. “WSI can help you get your foot in the door with temporary or temp to hire employment at Roskam; how far you go is up to you!”

Highlights:

• WSI & Roskam Baking Company Weekly Hiring Events
• 2600 29th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• Every Tuesday
• 10 am – 8 pm
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification and come dressed GMP compliant
• Please contact the Grand Rapids Office with any questions

[Battle Creek, MI:] WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting their Super Summer Hiring Event at JB’s Whiskey Old Style Grill on Saturday, June 12th from 11 am – 5 pm. 

WSI is bringing this one-of-a-kind community event to the patio of JB’s, known for their famous Mac-n-Cheese, outdoor concerts, and events. Attendees will enjoy a variety of games, music, tasty (and free) tacos, as well as the opportunity to engage with potential area employers and promote their unique skill set.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a summer supply of Jarritos® – all natural, fruit-flavored sodas. WSI will be giving away four cases to one lucky winner!

Three Ways To Enter:

1. Attend the hiring event and talk to one of our staffing professionals
2. Sign-up as an Ambassador for WSI’s Referral Program to share with job seekers in your network
3. Fill out a contact form at the event

In addition to all the fun, Battle Creek area employers will be onsite throughout the event to chat with job seekers about career opportunities. Learn about compensation, benefits, workplace conditions, and company culture in a relaxed and fun-filled environment. 

Attending Employers:

• DENSO
• Systex
• EPI
• TRMI

The Super Summer event is open to everyone, not just job seekers. If you know someone looking for work, join our referral program! Earn $200 for every referral you make. Once your referral completes 80 hours of work, you collect the bonus! By becoming a Referral Ambassador at our event, you will be automatically entered into our Jarritos Grand Prize Giveaway. 

“This is a great opportunity to bring your friends and family to our community event at JB’s Whiskey to learn about our job openings,” says Aliya Fadel, WSI Branch Manager. “We will have 9 different employers available to answer questions along with music, tacos, games, and plenty of jobs!”

Highlights:

• WSI Battle Creek Super Summer Hiring Event
• JB’s Whiskey Old Style Grill: 3905 W Dickman Rd, Springfield, MI 49037
• Saturday, June 12th
• 11 am – 5 pm
• Please contact the Battle Creek Office with any questions
• https://www.wsitalent.com/supersummer/

[Grand Rapids, MI:] WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting an onsite hiring event at Best Metal Products on Tuesday, June 15th from 10 am – 2 pm.

WSI is teaming up with Best Metal Products to fill CNC/Lathe Operator and Material Handler positions on 1st & 2nd shift. Best Metal Products is a leader in the design, prototyping, and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders for OEMs in the industrial and mobile hydraulic cylinder markets. Associates of Best Metal Products enjoy a team-oriented environment, the opportunity to be hired in with good attendance and productivity, and a pay rate of $14-$18/hour. 

“We can’t wait to speak with job seekers about all of the career opportunities we have at Best Metal Products, ” says Ally Skrzypczak, WSI Account Manager. “Applicants can stop by our hiring event and start working right away!”

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, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI & Best Metal Products
• 3570 Raleigh Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
• Tuesday, June 15th
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification 
• Please contact the Grand Rapids Office with any questions

[Holland, MI]: WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm, expands operations by planting its roots in Holland, MI. The new office is now open and located at 12972 James Street, Suite 40. 

WSI is now hiring for temp to hire and direct hire positions that pay $15-$20/hour.  “We have a variety of jobs available for people who are self-motivated and have an eye for detail,” says WSI Account Manager, Alex Warner. Job seekers are welcome to stop by the office Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Candidates are needed for full time positions in production, warehouse, assembly, and more. Jobs are available for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. 

The WSI Holland office will be managed by Ana Post, a west Michigan local and WSI native. “I am thrilled to be serving as the Branch Manager,” Post says. “I recently celebrated my seventh anniversary with WSI and am proud to be part of our company’s steady growth from Kent County to the lakeshore. Holland is a beautiful community and I’m excited to meet everyone.”

Headquartered in Kalamazoo, WSI works with various companies throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio in industries ranging from manufacturing, light industrial, warehouse, facility services, and more. WSI’s Holland office marks its ninth recruitment and staffing location. 

Additionally, WSI offers a chance to receive $200 per referral – and you don’t have to be a WSI employee to refer someone.

Highlights:

• WSI Recruitment & Staffing (Workforce Strategies, Inc.)
• New office in Holland, Michigan
• 12972 James St., Suite 40

For more information about WSI, visit www.www.wsitalent.com and/or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

[Ferndale, MI]: WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency, announces its plan to move into a new office space in Ferndale, Michigan. The WSI Metro Detroit team will begin operating out of the new space beginning May 17th, 2021. 

WSI planted their roots in Metro Detroit in February 2021 by setting up shop in a shared space with their first Detroit client. The relocation was fueled by the rapid market expansion, requiring a larger office space for their growing team and prospective job seekers. “We’re thrilled to have a space all our own to continue growing as a team,” says Kristi Rankin, WSI Metro Detroit Branch Manager. “Our first few months as a branch have been great and we’re just getting started!”

The new Metro Detroit office is located at 22637 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220. All interested applicants are encouraged to stop by the office Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. The team is now hiring for full time Quality Inspectors, Maintenance Technicians, Production Operators, and more. Jobs are available for people with all types of experience, education, and skill levels. These roles offer the ability to be hired-in after a trial work period, where employees will enjoy a range of incentives, dependent on the job, such as competitive benefits, vacation time, and more. Pay rates for these positions range from $14-$36/hour. 

Highlights:

• WSI Recruitment & Staffing
• Metro Detroit Office Relocation
• 22637 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 
• Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
• Immediate jobs available

Please contact the Detroit office with any questions.

[Grand Rapids, MI:] WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.), an award-winning recruitment and staffing agency, will be hosting an onsite hiring event at Garden Fresh Gourmet on Wednesday, May 19th from 10 am – 2 pm. 

WSI is teaming up with Garden Fresh to fill Machine Operator positions on all shifts. Garden Fresh Gourmet is a large-scale food manufacturing company known for its premium deli products such as tortilla chips, salsa, and hummus. Associates of Garden Fresh enjoy a bright, clean, and team-oriented environment, the opportunity to be hired in with good attendance and productivity, and a pay rate of $12 – $15/hour. Plus, all attendees of the hiring event will receive a large bag of fresh tortilla chips to sample the products they’d be making every day!

“Associates note that they love the positive and collaborative work environment they experience everyday working at Garden Fresh,” says Michelle Ignasiak, WSI Account Manager. “This is nacho average factory job!”

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, WSI will provide one for you. Interior areas will be marked with 6-foot distances and there are hand sanitizer stations throughout the building.

Highlights:

• WSI & Garden Fresh Gourmet Onsite Hiring Event
• 45 Franklin St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
• Wednesday, May 19th
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification and come dressed GMP compliant
• Please contact the Grand Rapids Office with any questions

[Kalamazoo, MI:] — Every year, companies throughout the greater West Michigan region compete to be named one of “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^®.” Only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach can be bestowed this honor. WSI (Workforce Strategies, Inc.) is pleased to announce the company has been recognized as a 2021 winner, making it our sixth consecutive year in the winner’s circle. 

“Participating in the Best and Brightest survey on an annual basis has truly helped guide and shape our employee engagement and company culture.  It allows us to see the progress we’ve made and also gives us the ability to address areas of opportunity,” says Lauren Rogalski, WSI Manager of Process Improvement & Engagement. “It’s an honor to receive this award for the sixth consecutive year and shows WSI’s commitment to overall excellence and employee satisfaction.  What a perfect way to celebrate our 20th anniversary!”  

To be considered for the award, an independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry based on key measures such as Employee Enrichment, Communication and Shared Vision, Diversity and Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and more. With over 20 years of experience conducting the Best and Brightest competitions, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has identified numerous best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards. 

“Throughout the year, 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 relations employee wellbeing. 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.

West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For winners will be virtually honored during on Tuesday, July 20th where they will go on to compete for 13 elite awards as well as the “Best of the Best Overall” award. 

About the Best and Brightest to Work For^® Program 

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^® is a national program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets, including Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New York, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, West Michigan & nationally.

2021 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For^®