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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...
Clarence’s Career Success Story
Meet Clarence. Clarence is a job seeker from the Roanoke area with an extensive background in building and equipment maintenance. He and his wife are empty nesters, so he was open to relocating and exploring new opportunities. Read on to learn more about Clarence's...
What Does it Take to Land a New Job: Mark’s Story
Searching for a new job can be time consuming, overwhelming, and just down right hard. What does it take to land a new job? Let us tell you about a candidate, Mark, who had been having a hard time finding a job in his field. He applied to several companies but wasn’t...
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...
Matern Staffing Advocates for Employees in the Community
Throughout my life I have met and connected with people across different backgrounds, some of whom have overcome challenges in life. These experiences transfer into my professional career and allow me to objectively understand an employee's present to support their...
Matern Staffing Ribbon Cutting Recap
Last Thursday Matern Staffing hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate their beautiful new office location. Over fifty clients, family, friends, and community partners attended the ribbon cutting, which the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce organized. The new office is...
Jenna Opens New Doors: Inside Look at Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fredericksburg Program
Matern Staffing is excited to feature Jenna Hudspeth, as she reflects on her experience during the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fredericksburg Program. Jenna participated in Leadership Fredericksburg, a nine-month program dedicated to leadership, personal and...
Four Reasons Why an Internship Benefits a Student
Though we're past the peak internship process season there's still an opportunity to land an internship for summer or fall. The NACE projected a 22.6% intern hiring increase for the 2021-22 academic year, according to their "2022 Internship & Co-op Survey Report"....
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