An annual tradition, Uptown Christmas Walk offers Marysville residents a fun-filled evening of holiday joy and magic. Held annually on the first Monday following Thanksgiving, the Uptown Christmas Walk has brought families together for generations. Visitors enjoy live reindeer, children’s activities, dance troupes and musical performers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even photos with Saint Nick himself at Santa’s Village.

As dusk settles, the countdown begins as the switch is flipped on the giant Marysville Community Christmas Tree at Partners Park. And for those looking for holiday gift ideas, many of the Uptown merchants remain open throughout the evening, offering coffee, cookies, and special discounts.

Plan to stop by the WSI Marysville office to decorate sugar cookies, sip some hot cocoa, and meet the friendly faces that everyone is talking about.

We hope to see you there!

WSI teams up with other Best & Brightest companies to assist in the effort of humanitarian aid.

The WSI Marysville team filled a cart of needed supplies for hurricane relief efforts.

Know what’s awesome about being part of the Best & Brightest family? The camaraderie among companies not just on a professional level, but a personal level.

Like many across the nation, WSI staff felt helpless watching Hurricane Harvey wreak havoc in Texas, with Irma fast on its heels. “Many of us wanted to help families affected by the devastation, but we didn’t know how,” shared Lauren Rogalski, WSI Culture Manager. “So when the Best and Brightest team sent out a call for action, we knew this was our chance.”

That call for action came as an email from Jennifer Kluge, CEO Best and Brightest Programs:

“On behalf of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, we have activated our Emergency Relief program to help those stricken by the recent Hurricane in Texas.  We have several entities needing our help including a large school district in Houston. In addition, we are closely monitoring the situation in Florida to see what future relief will be needed.

We will be updating the list of needs… for many weeks to come. Here we have a full list of current needs and where you can send supplies and relief. Today, I sat on a Board of Advisors phone call with our friends in Houston and Dallas and it was heart wrenching the impact of these floods.  I am sad to say that many areas are still flooding due to the managed release of water from the reservoirs. 

Please join us in supporting the needs of these businesses and partners to our organization by donating product to these individuals. Shipping instructions are included in our link. Our team will be managing the many lists of needs with those that can provide. 

The difference here, is that we have vetted out these specific needs and we know they will be going directly to those impacted. Please do what you can.”

Rogalski quickly reached out to WSI staff with the opportunity, coordinating donations of toiletries, non-perishable food, water, towels, blankets, money, and Amazon gift cards for KIPP Houston Public Schools and Irving Cares relief efforts. “I’m so proud of our company for stepping up, and to be part of the Best and Brightest family,” she said. “It’s a great feeling knowing you helped another human being in a time of need.”

Mark your calendars for these upcoming job fairs in Urbana and London, Ohio

Come meet the Marysville WSI team for open interviews throughout the month of September. Bring a friend and learn about our $100 referral bonus! Can’t make it? No problem – learn more about us and apply online at www.wsitalent.com.

Tuesday, September 12
Champaign County Job and Family Services
1512 South US Highway 68, Suite N100, Urbana, OH 43078
11 am – 2 pm

Wednesday, September 13
Madison County Job and Family Services
200 Midway St., London, OH 43140
11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Please contact the Marysville office with any questions.

New or used books can be dropped off at WSI’s Kalamazoo office through September 21.

The Kalamazoo WSI team is helping United Way reach their goal of 15,000 donated new or gently used children’s books for kindergarten through 3rd grade readers. Why? Because children who read well tend to succeed in school.

Through September 21, WSI is joining other area businesses, schools, and nonprofits to collect donations for the United Way Children’s Book Drive which aims to get kids excited about reading by making sure they have access to diverse, interesting, and newer titles that will excite them.

“Through third grade, kids are learning to read. After that, they’re reading to learn,” said Jennifer Nottingham, Associate Director of Community Impact for UWBCKR. “Children that are unable to read by the end of third grade are four to six times more likely to drop out of high school. We’re determined to make sure every child has the resources to read well by that critical point.”

“We’re excited to take part in the book drive,” says Lauren Rogalski, WSI Culture Manager. “Staff have already started bringing gently used books from home and as a company, we’ve committed to buying additional new books from their wish list.”

Read more about the United Way Book Drive, including other ways to contribute and additional donation drop-off sites, at changethestory.org.

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.”