Meet Dana – Our Business Development Manager in our DFW branch!
Meet Dana, the Business Development Manager in the Dallas office. Before Dana started at Hire Up Staffing, she gained experience working in sales at her grandparent’s small business. She grew up listening to her grandmother telling stories and relating to people, and now she does the same. Dana has worked in both inside and outside sales, but says working in outside sales is her favorite. The best advice Dana has ever heard and would share with others is not to bring the office home with you. If you are having a bad day, your customers may feel that vibe and think you are covering up something about the company.
Dana is excited to work at Hire Up Staffing because she loves staffing and being able to help customers. She also thinks Hire Up is an excellent company to work for with great ratings and great people. When Dana isn’t in the office, you can find her spending time with her friends and family. It doesn’t matter if the adventure includes the lake, riding motorcycles, side by side, or RV camping because Dana is always in the middle planning with a fun theme.
Meet Lexx, Our Recruiting Coordinator in DFW!
Meet Lexx, the Recruiting Coordinator for both the Fort Worth and Dallas branches. Before coming to Hire Up Staffing, Lexx worked in customer service for the last ten years, and within the last three years, she was working in a call center. When it comes to work-related accomplishments, one that comes to mind is the number of associates Lexx has trained and seen thrive within her time in customer service. The feeling of seeing them succeed because of the knowledge she has shared is great.
Lexx is excited to work for Hire Up Staffing because she is continuing her education in Human Resources, and the things she is doing for work now coincide with the lessons she is learning. When Lexx isn’t in the office, she likes to catch up on TV, bake, and also manage her own small baking business.
Meet Emily – Fresno’s Recruiting Manager!
Meet Emily, one of our Recruiting Managers in the Fresno office! Before coming to Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services, Emily worked as an Independent Sales Representative in the wholesale gift industry. Her territory included the Central Valley where she would travel on the road and cold call and visit local retail businesses. Emily represented 40+ brands all across the gift category from stickers to fine Italian Dinnerware.
One work-related accomplishment Emily is proud of is becoming the Employee of the Year at Macy’s. She was a relatively new associate on the same level as people who had worked there for years. A professional goal that she has is to start her own retail business and online e-commerce website. Emily is excited to work at Hire Up because she will be able to apply her skills and help others find work. When Emily isn’t in the office, you can find her cycling, working out, walking her dogs, watching movies, and eating amazing food.
Meet Kevin – Our Recruiting Manager in Visalia!
Meet Kevin, your Recruiting Manager in the Visalia branch! Before coming to Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services, Kevin worked in retail management and sales for 15 years. He has experience dabbling in B2B sales management and insurance sales. One work-related accomplishment Kevin is proud of occurred while he was working for Target. Kevin was able to accomplish placing various policy changes through analytics and new routines, which eventually turned corporate-wide!
Now working with Hire Up, Kevin has a goal of looking for upward movement. He is excited to work for the Hire Up company because he loves the people that are here. He already has a few personal relationships established. When Kevin is outside of the office, you can find him coaching high school football, traveling and exploring, and spending time with his family.
Meet Liz – Our Houston Recruiting Manager!
Meet Liz, your Recruiting Manager in the Houston branch! Before Liz came to Hire Up Staffing, she worked with an ABA company where she administered therapy to children with Autism. She also has work experience as a research assistant recruiting participants. While working at her previous job, Liz received an award for the outcomes of her work. One professional goal that Liz has is to build mutual connections that will last a lifetime.
Now, working at Hire Up, she is excited to be a recruiter who gets to build relationships with candidates to get them the best job possible. When Liz isn’t in the office, you can find her taking dance classes and going to the gym. She also enjoys being outdoors, hikes, and going to the beach.
Tempted to Hire Temporary Employees? Discover the Benefits in Doing So
Leah Perez
Vice President of Major Accounts
Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare
12/2/2021
Our organization is in the staffing business and has been for years. Naturally, in this business, temporary employment opportunities are among the services we offer our clients. While temporary employment is nothing new to the industry, it has stepped up and made a name for itself as a helpful solution for organizations in this challenging job market.
Did You Know?
- According to American Staffing Association, during an average week, there are more than three million temporary/contract employees working in the United States.
- For the month of October 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in 41,000 temporary help services jobs within the Professional & Business Services industry.
If you have not yet considered temporary and/or contract employees as a solution(s) for your organization’s hiring needs, you may find the benefits other companies are experiencing quite TEMP-ting. Temporary employees serve to support companies through peak seasons, special projects, and leaves/vacations. This interim coverage assists with maintaining the workload and moving the company forward despite short to mid-term gaps in staffing. We have seen firsthand by way of our clients that temporary workers allow for project deadlines to stay on track, peak seasons covered, and orders fulfilled.
Here are seven benefits for YOU and YOUR organization when you choose to hire temporary employees.
ARE you ready to be TEMP-ted?
- Faster Solutions: Temporary employees allow for organizations to adjust to the workload fluctuations much faster and more easily, allowing for a more seamless transition. Traditional hiring places time as your adversary, having to often start the search from scratch.
- Assists with Morale: By adding additional support to the team in an expeditious manner, even if temporary support, your existing team is less likely become overworked and burned out. They can rest assured knowing you have a solution for the staffing insecurity. Your quick response to place a temporary employee demonstrates that you make your team’s work environment a priority.
- Overtime Minimized: Utilizing temporary employees allows you to ease the cost of your team’s overtime. Paying a straight hourly wage for temporary support is a win-win! You save payroll dollars by not paying overtime for the extra work and longer hours of your existing team, avoiding burn out.
- Workplace Flexibility: Flexibility within your organization is one of the more appealing yet often hidden benefits a workplace can offer. With the use of temporary support as an option, you build in a host of opportunity for your team. Temporary workers allow for an added amount of flexibility to ensure your company’s logistical needs are satisfied and that the members of your team can do what they need to do to take care of themselves and each other.
- Sample of Work: Temporary employees allow you to see their work in action, live and in real time, rather than making your best judgments based upon their well-versed answers to your interview questions. Temporary employees often show you right away if they walk the talk.
- Time is Money: While there are financial costs associated with hiring temporary help, the benefits of saving time with this option could end up saving you money long term. Consider the amount of recruiting hours your organization uses to screen candidates and schedule interviews, only for you to still be unsure if you have found the right match for your needs.
- Leave it to the Professionals: When you employ an agency, the agency serves as the temporary worker’s employer—NOT YOU. This small but important detail means that the agency is responsible and bears the financial burden of recruiting, screening, testing, hiring; payroll expenses and paperwork, payroll, and tax withholdings; unemployment and workers’ compensation insurance. Whew! Not to mention the training associated with a new hire, temporary or otherwise. You may find full-service agencies even provide training for the temporary employee, such as software application tutorials.
As you can see from this list, there truly are lasting benefits to utilizing temporary employees. If you have ever toyed with the idea, now might be the best time to try it. What do you have to lose? It is only temporary.
Our team of recruitment professionals can walk you through the steps and get you started. Simply give us the green light and we can send temporary support your way. We also have unique insight into staffing trends and employment tips that may assist with the specific needs of your area or industry. If the worries of staffing your team are keeping you up at night, please contact us. We are here to help, whether with temporary support or permanent placement, Hire Up is your one-stop shop for staffing solutions.
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There is no doubt that 2021 will bring forth opportunities with which to leverage new and emerging employment trends. Follow the Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services Blog to stay connected with a variety of topics aimed to help support you! Whether you are an active job seeker looking for tips and tricks to land your perfect job or an employer looking to fill a challenging position, we are here to help you HIRE UP!
The Employment Situation – October 2021 (bls.gov)
Leah Perez, Vice President of Major Accounts | December 2, 2021
As the Vice President of Major Accounts, Leah focuses on the national level clients. Leah has over 16 years of recruiting experience in various industries from medical/clinical to administrative/accounting, all of which has launched her to being one of the most well-respected staffing leaders in California. Clients and candidates would describe her as urgent, ethical, and most importantly she takes the time to understand her client’s needs so she can properly assist them. Leah would love to speak with you so she can help your business reach new heights.
Meet Shannon – Our Accounts Payable Coordinator!
Meet Shannon, the Accounts Payable Coordinator in the Corporate office! Shannon has experience in various industries, including electronics, fast food, hotel, and clothing manufacturing. She also has experience in Accounts Payable/Receivable and Management. One of Shannon’s professional goals that she applies herself to each day is always to do her best, so she can be proud at the end of the day. Because Shannon has set a goal for herself to do her best, she was selected as Employee of the Month a few times in the past.
Now, Shannon is excited to be working at Hire Up Staffing because she is part of a professional environment that helps individuals with employment opportunities. When Shannon isn’t in the office, she likes to speed walk, go to the beach, work on refurbishing old furniture, spend time with her son, and watch and collect movies.
Meet Diana – Our San Diego Recruiter!
Meet Diana, your Recruiting Manager in the San Diego branch! Before Diana came to Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services, she worked in customer service and recruiting. She worked in retail and restaurants for over ten years and started recruiting in the staffing industry two and a half years ago, specializing in light industrial. One of Diana’s work-related accomplishments that she is proud of is doubling her weekly billing hours during covid. Now, she is excited to be part of the Hire Up team because they all share the same values. From the interview to Diana’s first day, Hire Up has made her feel welcomed. She can’t wait to grow and be part of a team that encourages each other to succeed.
One of Diana’s goals starting at Hire Up is to challenge herself and branch out and recruit for industries and fields that she has not previously worked in before. When Diana isn’t in the office, you can find her outdoors, going to concerts, and exploring new restaurants.
Meet Rani – Our Recruiting Manager in Austin!
Meet Rani, our Business Development Manager in the Austin branch! Before coming to Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services, Rani was already in the staffing industry for over 20 years specializing in legal, finance & accounting, professional, office clerical, and light industrial. A major work-related accomplishment she has is opening a startup office in San Antonio, Texas, for Adecco Special Counsel, formally known as Ajilon Legal. Rani was the fastest startup office for their Legal Division in regards to GM and client billing.
One professional goal she has is to become a Regional Business Development Manager and work at HQ for a staffing company. Now, Rani is excited to work at Hire Up because of the growth opportunities and working for a company with a great culture. When she is out of the office, you can find Rani working out, spending time outside near water, and spending time with her family and friends.
Meet Tre – Our Recruiting Manager in the Bakersfield office!
As your Recruiting Manager in the Bakersfield office, Tre’s goal is to improve his network relationships so that he can be a successful recruiter for his clients and candidates. He wants nothing but the best for them. Before coming to Hire Up Staffing & Healthcare Services, Tre worked in the recruiting industry and retail management in high-volume stores for over six years. One major work-related accomplishment that he is proud of is he helped to fight the ongoing issue of shoplifting, return fraud, simple errors, or employee theft at a Target store.
Now, Tre is excited to work at Hire Up because he loves the overall company morale. Everyone is so helpful and supportive. While Tre is outside of the office, he loves to travel, work out, and try new food. If he is not spending his day outdoors, then he likes to play video games. A fun fact about Tre is that he is a major Marvel and DC fan!