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Cheers to 2018 & Thank You
Before we get too much further into 2019, I wanted to thank everyone who supports Matern Staffing. This past year couldn't have been as enjoyable and incredible without you! Whether you worked with us, partnered with us, invited us to speak at events, talked about us...
Gift Card & Tickets Giveaway to Capitol Steps Comedy on December 8th
Looking for a fun night of laughter while raising money for a good cause? The Stafford Rotary Club presents a night of comedy with Capitol Steps in Fredericksburg. Capitol Steps is a DC-based comedy troupe that delivers laughs from both sides of the aisle...
Employee Spotlight: Jeanine
Today's employee spotlight focuses on Jeanine, a loyal employee who's worked with us for many years. We placed her on a couple of assignments before she settled in at a new job. A few months ago she accepted a permanent position with a local heating and air company....
5 Things That Keep Me Up at Night as a Small Business Owner
Last week the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce invited me to speak at an their Distill It: Issues Facing Our Region event. The event featured eight local business leaders who spoke about regional challenges their businesses face. With a regional population of nearly...
Employee Spotlight – Keith & Anthony
It's always such a joy to see our employees find a permanent job home with our clients. Recently I caught up with Keith and Anthony who worked all summer for us and then our client offered them permanent jobs. Here's an employee spotlight on Keith and Anthony. Keith...
Employee Spotlight – Jalen
"If at first things don't work out...try, try again!" Sometimes we send employees out on an assignment and it doesn't always fit perfectly the first time. Then we'll re-group with the employee and try a different assignment until it feels right for the employee and...
The Word-of-the-Year Discovery Tool
A few weeks ago Ginni gave each of us the task of completing the Word-of-the-Year exercise. She learned about it in one of her professional networking groups and wanted to share it with the Matern Staffing team. So, last week we met over a video conference call (I'm...
Employee Spotlight – Hank
When visiting Matern Staffing the other week I had the great opportunity to sit down and get to know Hank, one of our former employees. Hank, who just went permanent with Mercedes Benz of Fredericksburg is no stranger to the world of cars. Cars has always been a big...
2018 Summer Bucket List
I don't know about y'all, but summer is in full swing over here at Matern Staffing...our jobs are sizzling like the temperatures! With summer taking off, I wanted to create a new bucket list of summer experiences to do with my staff, employees and preschooler. The...
Behind the Desk: Allison Bunting
For our next Behind the Desk installment, we're so excited to introduce our summer intern Allison Bunting. She's a rising UMW senior filling our office with her hard work and youthful spirit, while filling her professional bucket with recruiting experience! ...
Coming Full Circle: Reflections of a Third Generation Small Business Owner
Fifty-one years ago today my grandmother opened her doors of Ann Duffer Personnel in downtown Richmond, Va. Starting your own business presents its own challenges. I can't imagine how difficult it must've been back in 1967 as a woman raising a young family trying to...
Win Tickets to Casino Night on March 24th
I love playing cards and helping raise money for our community and therefore I'm very excited about the 3rd Annual Casino Night. The Stafford Rotary Club and Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg present the 3rd Annual Casino Night with casino games, cocktails, food, fun...
Happy Valentine’s Day
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Matern Staffing is THE place for jobs Because of YOU! Warm wishes for a Happy Valentine’s Day. We hope you celebrate it by doing all the things you love. Love, Ginni, Teresa, Michelle, Jenna & Kris
4 Resume Tips for 2018
The new year is always a good time to revise your family budgets, clean out your closets, and update your resume and LinkedIn account. Even if you're not in the market for a new job, keeping it current ensures you don't forget career milestones, newly acquired skills,...
Matern Staffing’s One Year Anniversary!
Today marks the one year anniversary of the formal opening of Matern Staffing! Wow, did it fly by quickly! Though my grandmother originally started the business in 1967 (read our full history) the company changed names to reflect its expanding business and...
Behind the Desk: Kris Montgomery
For our final Behind the Desk installment, get to know more about Kris Montgomery. She's our part-time web and social media guru (and Ginni's older sis) who lives in Raleigh. Describe your current role at Matern Staffing in a few sentences. I help get our...
Where’s Ginni Part 9
Phew! Time is flying by, and I'm finally catching up on writing about my client visits. For my latest work experience I visited a leading manufacturer and supplier of concrete masonry, dry mix, and hardscape products in Milford. Milford is a small community in...
Behind the Desk: Jenna Hudspeth
For our next Behind the Desk installment, get to know more about Jenna Hudspeth. She’s the newest fresh face of our team, handling all the front office duties. Describe your current role at Matern Staffing in a few sentences. I am the Administrative Support...
Behind the Desk: Michelle Mills-Jones
For our third Behind the Desk installment, get to know more about Michelle Mills-Jones. She's a veteran in the staffing industry, who's always up for a challenge and ready for a laugh! Describe your current role at Matern Staffing in a few sentences. I'm the...
Behind the Desk: Teresa West
For our next Behind the Desk installment, get to know more about Teresa West. She's our long-time Staffing Director, who's been there through thick and thin for over 15 years. Describe your current role at Matern Staffing in a few sentences. As Staffing...
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