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Reflections from the 2024 Women’s Leadership Colloquium at UMW
Two weeks ago, several Matern staff attended the 2024 Women’s Leadership Colloquium at UMW, themed "Real Talk, Real Issues, Real Solutions." The all-day seminar delivered inspiring moments, actionable insights, and meaningful connections. Dynamic breakout sessions and...
Making a Big Impact Behind the Scenes: Cherell’s Career Journey
Cherell’s journey from Administrative Assistant at an accounting firm to her current role as Executive Administrator is a testament to her commitment, adaptability, and desire to make a meaningful impact. When she partnered with Matern Staffing, we aligned her...
Retail Job Fair – September 13, 2024
Matern Staffing is hosting a Retail Job Fair! We are hiring Assistant Store Managers, Retail Associates & Team Leads for a nonprofit retail organization across the Stafford, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Spotsylvania, Orange, Dahlgren, Tappahannock, and Louisa areas....
From Doubt to Trust: Alfred’s Career Journey with Matern Staffing
From fast food to the structured discipline of the military, Alfred wore many hats. His career path was anything but linear, with roles in customer service, private security, warehousing, and eventually nonprofit retail. Before Matern Staffing, Alfred excelled as a...
Gretchen’s Path to Success: A Story of Resilience and Opportunity
Gretchen’s recent career has been rooted in advocacy, first championing the needs of foster parents and children, and now, advocating for businesses in the community. Her transition from supporting individuals to empowering local enterprises showcases her passion for...
What’s Your Hiring Game Plan for Fall?
As summer fades, now's the perfect time to refresh your strategy and gear up for a winning hiring plan this Fall and Winter. The changing seasons often bring new challenges and opportunities, making it essential to have a robust hiring strategy in place to ensure your...
A Day in the Life of a Matern Intern
Happy Virginia Intern Day! Welcome to a day in my life as an intern at Matern! My name is Melanie Silva, a high school graduate with two years of ministry school experience. I started my internship at Matern in August 2023, and it has been immensely rewarding. Working...
How to Beat the Office Summer Slump
The dog days of summer bring a long stretch of hot, humid days that seem to drag on endlessly. As temperatures rise outside, it's not uncommon for the heat to seep into the workplace. Therefore, this can leave many of us feeling sluggish and unmotivated. The...
A Fulfilling Career Transformation: April’s Story
When April moved to the Fredericksburg region, she faced the daunting task of starting over in a new location without many local connections. For 15 years, she worked as a merchandise buyer in the retail industry in South Carolina. She enjoyed this role but felt ready...
Six Benefits of Summer Talent Hiring
Summertime. Most people consider it a time for grilling, chilling, and thrilling. However, hiding beneath the sun-shaded umbrellas is an opportunity for fulfilling. Fulfilling talent, that is. Here are six reasons summertime can be an advantageous period for hiring...
From Slicer to Crew Lead: Larry’s Story of Growth through Teaching
Larry is a people person who excels at problem-solving and working with numbers. He trains employees to fill food orders for a global food manufacturer. Larry is conscientious about delivering quality products and developing employees to understand the “why” behind...
Reflecting on Ann Duffer’s Legacy Amid National Small Business Month
National Small Business Month is here, which is a great time to highlight the history and impact of leaders who’ve paved the way for small businesses across America. Matern Staffing’s roots, which began in downtown Richmond in the late 60s, are no exception thanks to...
Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals’ Day
Administrative Professionals' Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Today, we are sharing gift ideas for expressing appreciation to your office staff on Administrative Professionals' Day. There’s no question administrative professionals deserve to be honored...
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...
Resilience and Community Impact: Matern Staffing’s Remarkable Employee Placement Endeavor
In the face of adversity, Matern Staffing stood tall, ready to tackle the employment crisis triggered by the closure of a major business in our community. This is the story of how Matern Staffing’s commitment and resilience shined brightly, placing over 165 employees...
Happy Thanksgiving 2023
Matern Staffing is grateful to partner with so many job seekers and companies through jobs to build a stronger community. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude to the employees, clients, and community that use our services. Together we're...
Job Fair – Stafford, VA
Matern Staffing is hiring Production Workers, Crew Leads, Assistant Production Supervisors, Maintenance Techs, Maintenance Leads, and Material Handlers for a global food manufacturing plant in Stafford, VA. Join us at a client-site career fair on Thursday, November 9,...
The Complete Guide to Preparing for a Job Interview
Properly preparing for an upcoming job interview takes time and dedication which can lead to positive steps in the job search process. Here's Matern Staffing's Complete Guide to Preparing for a Job Interview which covers what to do before, during and after the...
Taking a Chance on a New Career: Tara’s Story
Let us tell you a story about Tara (pronounced Tau-rah) who wanted to switch careers but had reservations about trying something new. For years Tara worked in the hospitality and sales industry but then decided she wanted to explore a different path where she...
Learning, Lessons & Laughter: Adventures of a Summer Internship
Working in an internship position provides valuable work experience, networking opportunities, career exploration, and a chance to develop one’s skills. While working at Matern Staffing this summer, Madison gained these skills (and more) while enjoying a lot of...
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