The Michigan-based staffing and recruiting firm has opened an office in Marysville, Ohio.

MARYSVILLE, OH (August 10, 2017) – Workforce Strategies, Inc., an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm, has expanded into the Ohio market and established an office in Marysville. Headquartered in southwest Michigan, this new office marks the fifth WSI location in the US.

While new to the area, WSI is no stranger to the staffing and recruiting industry. Prior to forming WSI in 2001, President/CEO Jeff O’Brien was a partner in a Midwest law firm specializing in business transaction law and supporting the growth efforts of highly entrepreneurial companies. In 16 years, he’s built a leadership team that shares his passion for excellence, positivity, and growth.

“The demand for innovative and dedicated management of contingent workforces is constantly growing and evolving, which means we’re always growing and evolving, too,” said Steve Beebe, WSI Vice President. “We’re an award-winning firm because we understand the power of a positive and fulfilling workplace and harness that for internal and external success.”

The awards he’s referring to are the Best & Brightest® Companies to Work For (both in the Nation and in West Michigan) and Inavero’s Best of Staffing® awards – something that only 2% of staffing firms in the US and Canada receive. Most recently, WSI made Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2017 list, coming in at 30 out of 200.

Beebe also credits the company’s growth to WSI’s internal marketing team – something rare among the staffing industry. “With our in-house marketing and branding capabilities, our team can do it all. We’re proud to offer that innovative piece of staffing and recruitment to our clients as well, and have found that to be a very attractive component to our client partnerships.”

WSI has partnered with Stratosphere Quality, the largest global provider of quality assurance and outsourcing solutions to manufacturers of parts and components in the automotive, medical device, and large equipment industry, to manage their growing temporary staffing needs in Marysville, Indiana, and Michigan. “We look forward to being a key partner in Stratosphere’s growth and success, as well as growing our overall footprint throughout Ohio,” stated Beebe.

WSI’s office is located in the Marysville Entrepreneurial Center, 129 North Main Street, and can be reached at (937) 240-4203 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm). Interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.workforsq.com to learn more about job opportunities and apply online.

Sara Blow will lead the Professional Recruiting division with more than 15 years of diverse experience.

Kalamazoo, MI (DECEMBER 1, 2016) – Workforce Strategies, Inc. (WSI), an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm, announces that Toronto native Sara Blow has been hired as Vice President Talent Acquisition.

Prior to joining WSI, Blow managed a regional branch for a worldwide staffing firm, led the business development for a full-service staffing and recruiting firm, and held various senior HR leadership roles with major automotive manufacturers.

Based in WSI’s headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Blow will focus on building and further developing the firm’s professional recruiting division. With a team of outstanding professional recruiters and Blow’s extensive 15 years’ experience in talent acquisition, business development, and human resources, WSI’s professional recruiting division is poised for rapid regional growth.

“WSI not only has a solid reputation in staffing but also has proven success in professional recruiting. It’s no secret that it’s a challenge to recruit for technical, skilled, and professional roles,” Blow said. “I’m looking forward to developing partnerships with organizations to address the talent shortages and attract top talent not only to SW Michigan, but nationwide.”

“We’re very fortunate to have Sara on board,” said Jeff O’Brien, WSI President and CEO. “She has extensive HR and business management experience in various manufacturing and corporate environments, making her an extremely versatile asset to our professional recruiting efforts.”