[Grand Rapids, MI]: WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. had such a great turnout for their last job fair, they’re hosting another one at its Grand Rapids location (1960 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508) on September 9th, 2020.

“We still have hundreds of openings for qualified workers throughout Grand Rapids,” says Ana Post, Branch Manager at WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. “We also have THC-friendly opportunities, as many of our clients are no longer looking at a THC free drug screen as a pre-employment condition.”

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., works with various companies throughout Grand Rapids in industries ranging from food manufacturing, light industrial, aerospace, facility services, and more. 

Steve Beebe, Vice President at WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. says, “Most job seekers don’t think of going to a staffing agency for help finding a permanent job – many of the companies we work with are looking for workers they can hire in permanently.”

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting two lucrative referral programs where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral, plus a chance to win free rent (up to $1,000).

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.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on September 9th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (616) 957-8199.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 1960 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
• September 9th, 2020
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

[Battle Creek, MI]: WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. had such a great turnout for their last job fair, they’re hosting another one at its Battle Creek location (201 Fritz Keiper Blvd, Battle Creek, MI 49037) on September 9th, 2020.

“We still have hundreds of openings for qualified workers throughout Battle Creek,” says Aliyah Fadel, Branch Manager at WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. “We also have part-time opportunities, including weekend shifts, that work well for parents whose younger students are participating in virtual schooling.” 

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., works with various companies throughout Battle Creek in industries ranging from food manufacturing, light industrial, aerospace, facility services, and more. 

Steve Beebe, Vice President at WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. says, “Most job seekers don’t think of going to a staffing agency for help finding a permanent job – many of the companies we work with are looking for workers they can hire in permanently.”

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting two lucrative referral programs where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral, plus a chance to win free rent (up to $1,000).

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.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on September 9th. To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 968-1008.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 201 Fritz Keiper Blvd, Battle Creek, MI 49037
• September 9th, 2020
• 10 am – 4 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification 

[Three Rivers, MI]: 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. 

“We have a lot of openings for qualified workers at Precision Wire,” says Courtney McCauley, WSI Account Manager. “Job seekers can stop by today and start work tomorrow!”

Workforce Strategies, Inc. works with various companies throughout St. Joseph County in industries ranging from auto manufacturing, light industrial, warehouse, and more. They are teaming up with Precision Wire Forms to fill full-time Machine Operator roles on 1st and 2nd shift. Precision Wire Forms has been an industry-leading manufacturer of OEM automotive wire forms, tube forms, and assemblies since 1997. Employees enjoy medical benefits, vacation time, and a variety of growth opportunities upon hire-in. Pay rates for Machine Operator roles begin at $12/hour. 

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:

 ·       Job Fair, WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. & Precision Wire Forms, Inc. (Three Rivers)

·       September 2nd, 2020

·       10:00 am – 3:00 pm

·       Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification

Please contact the Kalamazoo WSI Office with any questions.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on September 2nd.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI office at (269) 488-5100 or go to WSI’s blog for more details.

[Paw Paw, MI]: Workforce Strategies, Inc., an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm, accelerates growth by establishing an office in Paw Paw, MI. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, this new office marks the seventh WSI location. The grand opening will take place on Thursday, August 27th where the company will also be hosting a job fair from 10 am – 2 pm.

The new office is located inside Cheeky Print Shop, a custom apparel and paper printing business, at 233 East Michigan Avenue. How are staffing and printing related, you may ask? Through a familial tie of its employees, of course. The owner of Cheeky Print Shop, Jeff Bohms, is the brother of WSI Director of Staffing Operations, Erica Bohms-Coon. 

“This has nothing to do with sibling rivalry, I swear,” laughs Erica. “WSI has several employment opportunities throughout VanBuren County, and we identified Paw Paw as the ideal location to serve job seekers there, as well as Mattawan, Decatur, and Lawton. So when my brother offered the available space in his apparel shop, we made shirt to jump on the opportunity.”

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., works with various companies throughout Southwest Michigan in industries ranging from food manufacturing, light industrial, warehouse, facility services, and more. 

Steve Beebe, Vice President at WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc. says, “Most job seekers don’t think of going to a staffing agency for help finding a permanent job – many of the companies we work with are looking for workers they can hire in permanently.”

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting two lucrative referral programs where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral, plus a chance to win free rent (up to $1,000).

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.

WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc., is anticipating a large turnout for the Job Fair on August 27th.  To help expedite the process, job seekers should bring two forms of identification and be prepared to pass a drug screening. Applicants can also call the WSI Paw Paw office at (269) 488-5138 or read the Paw Paw Grand Opening blog article for more details.

Highlights:

• WSI Workforce Strategies, Inc.
• 233 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079
• August 27th, 2020
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Hundreds of open jobs available
• Job seekers should bring 2 forms of identification 

This Summer, Let WSI Staffing Pay Your Rent

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[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.

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.

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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

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.

 

Mark your calendars for our upcoming job fair on August 5th, 2020.

Grab two forms of ID and come meet the Battle Creek WSI team for open interviews on Wednesday, August 5th from 11 am – 6 pm. Can’t make it? No problem – learn more about us and apply online at www.wsitalent.com.

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This outdoor event will offer complimentary food, snacks, and beverages, raffles for gift cards, and most importantly – jobs!

Workforce Strategies, Inc. works with various companies throughout Battle Creek in industries ranging from auto manufacturing, light industrial, uniform services, warehouse, marketing material/board game packaging, and more. We have more than 200 jobs available:

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

Gross pay rates range from $386 – $740/week. 

Additionally, WSI is currently conducting two lucrative referral programs where job seekers can earn money referring others to work for WSI. Referees have the chance to win $200 per referral, plus a chance to win free rent (up to $1,000).

Wednesday, August 5th
WSI Battle Creek
201 Fritz Keiper Blvd., Battle Creek, MI 49037
11 am – 6 pm | 269-968-1008

Please contact the Battle Creek WSI Office with any questions.

As a valued client partner, we’d like to address the current COVID-19 epidemic. Below are facts about the virus, and general guidelines from the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.

CORONAVIRUS FACTS:

• Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in humans.
• The virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person in China and some limited person-to-person transmission has been reported in countries outside China, including the United States. However, respiratory illnesses like seasonal influenza, are currently widespread in many US communities.

RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS TO USE NOW:

• Emphasize respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees.
• Encourage sick employees to stay home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours.
• Ensure that your sick leave policies are flexible, non-punitive, and consistent with public health guidance. Be aware that employees may need to stay home to care for sick family members, too.
• Do not require a healthcare provider’s note for employees who are sick with acute respiratory illness to validate their illness or to return to work.
• Perform routine environmental cleaning and provide disposable cleaning wipes for employees to wipe down shared surfaces before use (doorknobs, desks, counters, keyboards, etc.)

For more information on COVID-19 and creating an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan should the virus become widespread in our area, visit www.cdc.gov.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey C. O’Brien
President and CEO