2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review

Even with a looming recession, persistently low unemployment rates, and some internal turnover, Matern Staffing finished 2023 with a strong internal team, new business partners, and winning our first contracting bid. Each of these achievements allows Matern to work...
Three Reasons to Set the Bar High

Three Reasons to Set the Bar High

A New Year always encourages resolutions and new goals to obtain. By setting the bar high from the beginning you’ll ensure personal and professional growth, prepare your team (and peers) for success, and maximize opportunities. To help yourself in setting an elevated...
2022 Year in Review

2022 Year in Review

Matern Staffing finished 2022 on high notes despite an unsettling year with rising inflation, local businesses closing, and unbalanced worker supply/demand. We’re thankful for our strong partnerships with long-time clients, collaborating with new clients, connecting...
Top Tech Choices for Small Business

Top Tech Choices for Small Business

This article was originally posted on University of Mary Washington’s Center for Economic Development blog on March 23, 2022. Trying to keep up with continuously changing technology can be difficult. I am always looking for solutions to improve my productivity,...
Six Potential Challenges to Running a Small Business

Six Potential Challenges to Running a Small Business

This article was originally posted on University of Mary Washington’s Center for Economic Development blog on January 26, 2022. Running a small business is not a walk in the park. When I started my staffing agency five years ago, I truly had no idea what I...