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2021 Year in Review
As 2021 ends, we're hopeful the economic recovery we've seen will continue. Though it was a challenging year with uncertainty around jobs, business growth, and Covid related processes, we witnessed a lot of pre-pandemic metrics. With hard times, I find it's...
Four Ways to Express Appreciation to Employees at the Holidays
This article was originally posted on University of Mary Washington's Center for Economic Development blog on December 9, 2021. There’s no question that this has been a tough year for everyone. It seems that as soon as we see a hint of light at the end of the tunnel,...
Tips & Tricks for Recruitment and Retention
This article was originally posted on University of Mary Washington's Center for Economic Development blog on November 17, 2021. According to the Job Turnover and Labor Survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Oct 24, 2021), over...
Meet the Matern Team: Heather Flores
In our next Meet the Matern Team post, get to know more about Heather Flores. Heather joined our team this summer as a Staffing Coordinator. She loves connecting with candidates to learn their story so she can place them in the right job with a great client. Heather’s...
Meet the Matern Team: Kelly Roth
For our next Meet the Matern Team post, get to know more about Kelly Roth. Earlier this summer Kelly joined our team as the Director of Sales. Kelly dove headfirst into her role, connecting with clients and...
Tips for Preparing for a Job Fair
“We’re Hiring! Now Hiring! Sign-On Bonus!” If you drive down any busy street in your town, you’re bound to see businesses advertising for open positions with similar messages. Businesses across the country are hiring, so it's a great time to attend a local job fair,...
Meet the Matern Team: Teresa West
For our next Meet the Matern Team post, get to know more about Teresa West. Teresa joined our company in 2000, bringing great experience and dedication from her Atlanta roots where she staffed the...
Press Release: Matern Staffing Welcomes Kelly Roth to their Team
Fredericksburg, VA (August 3, 2021) – Matern Staffing, a third generation staffing agency based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, welcomes Kelly Roth as Director of Sales to their company. Mrs. Roth will be responsible for business development, client retention and...
Meet the Team: Kelly Evans
For our next Meet the Matern Team installment, get to know more about Kelly Evans. She’s quickly transitioned into her role as Staffing Coordinator after graduating from the University of Mary Washington. Kelly brightens the office with her outgoing personality and...
Meet the Matern Team: Yanira
If you have visited our office or talked to our staff on the phone recently you undoubtedly noticed fresh faces and voices. We’re extremely excited about our growing team because it’s indicative of the...
2020 Year in Review
With any challenge comes courage, sweat, change, and reflection. I want to present our 2020 Year in Review before more time passes. 2020 was a year with unique and difficult challenges. Matern Staffing couldn't have unexpectedly grown without the support of our...
2020 Year-End Hiring Plan
The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping and the nights are getting longer. Just as seasons change, hiring needs also fluctuate. In a typical year those hiring trends are easier to predict. The year 2020 has been anything but a typical year. Employers in...
40 Art & Play Ideas for Connecting with Kids
Connections. They're what bring us joy, hope and meaning. With Covid-19 stay-at-home orders staying connected is harder than ever. We miss being in our gym, hugging parents and grandparents, having lunch with co-workers, networking with community members, visiting...
Top 8 Outdoor Hikes in Greater Fredericksburg
The uncertainty of the coronavirus' impact can undoubtedly affect your mental and physical state. With so many local schools and businesses closed and the push for social distancing there's no better time than now to find a peaceful escape outside. Getting a little...
Press Release: Ginni Matern Mastin Accepted to Women in Leadership Council
January 29, 2020 (Fredericksburg, Virginia) - Matern Staffing, a full-service employment agency serving Virginia and Maryland, announced today that President Ginni Matern Mastin has been accepted to serve on the American Staffing Association’s 2020 Women in Leadership...
Behind the Desk: Kelly Evans
For the next Behind the Desk installment, we'll introduce you to Kelly Evans. Kelly recently joined our team as a part-time intern while she studies full-time at the University of Mary Washington. Tell us a little bit about your background. I am from Manassas Park,...
2019 Year in Review
2020 is already off to a bustling start, but I didn't want more time to pass before presenting our 2019 Year in Review. Whether you worked for us, partnered with us, invited us to speak at events, talked about us to your friends, or connected with us on social...
Finding Talent in the New Year
With the holidays around the corner, it could mean some quieter moments in the office. After you reflect on 2019, and thank those who were crucial to accomplishing you goals, it's time to look ahead. Plans for the new year (and new decade) could include: growth...
Debunking the Temporary Placement Myth
Over the past few years we've heard from several employers who think we only provide temporary placements. Today we are debunking the temporary placement myth. While we still provide temporary job placements, the majority of job placements at Matern Staffing are...
8 Healthy Workweek Meals
With school back in session and summer over, a lot of us are getting back into the workweek grind. We recapture our organized ways, which means writing menus, meal preppin', and hitting the grocery stores. Our busy days sometimes extend into the evenings with...
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