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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…
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,…
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…
Behind the Desk: Ingrid Ospina
For our next Behind the Desk installment, we’re excited to introduce Ingrid Ospina. Ingrid recently joined our team as the Administrative Support Specialist after Jenna…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
What’s Your Hiring Game Plan for Fall?
With the summer season over, it’s time to reset and think about your hiring game plan for the Fall and Winter. Have you assessed current…
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…
Online Job Interview Scheduling
Attention job seekers! Did you know that we now offer the ability to schedule interviews online? This saves you time so you can more quickly…
2019 Summer Bucket List
Schools are out, the temperatures are hot, and the fireflies are zooming around…a few sure signs that summer is here! With summer in full gear,…
Win Tickets to Humane Society of Caroline County’s Casino Night
The Humane Society of Caroline County, Va presents the Annual Casino Night with casino games, food, a silent auction and prizes. The event runs from…
Press Release – Matern Staffing Welcomes Allison Bunting as Staffing Coordinator
Internship Program Readied Ms. Bunting for Full-Time Career May 15, 2019 (FREDERICKSBURG, VA) – Matern Staffing, a full-service employment agency headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, welcomes…
Happy Earth Day 2019
With the beautiful weather in the forecast, it’s the perfect time to go green and celebrate Earth Day! Here are some of our favorite tips…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Behind the Desk: Ginni Matern Mastin
In the next few weeks we’ll share more information about the ladies behind the recruitment, job placement, coaching, and operations of Matern Staffing. Being a small…
Where’s Ginni Part 8
Have you ever wondered about the water tower on Route 1? Well, the first American production plant featuring our client’s roofing products was built in…
2017 Summer Bucket List
The temperatures are warmer, the pools are open, and another school year is finished. Happy First Day of Summer! Most of us have a bucket…
Where’s Ginni Part 7
For my next client visit, I learned about hand-crafting spirits and to catch up with old friends. My earliest memories with the distillery go back…
Where’s Ginni Part 6: The School of Grace
A few months ago my brother-in-law, Bill, arranged for me to surprise my sister, Kris, and work with her as a preschool teacher in Raleigh, NC. My…
Where’s Ginni Part 5: Gladys H. Oberle School
You never know who might be the next connection to your new career. My mom loved helping me and my friends find a job, even if…
Celebrating 50 Years of Staffing
Fifty years ago today my grandmother, Ann Duffer (aka “Mimi”), opened the doors to her employment agency, Ann Duffer Personnel, in downtown Richmond. The business started with…
Where’s Ginni Part 4
Steel – it’s all around us. It anchors large commercial buildings, reinforces bridges, runs our appliances, and strengthens our cars. Henry Bessemer revolutionized the steel manufacturing…
Spring into a Job
Spring into a new job or career with Matern Staffing! Whether you’re looking for part-time, temporary or full-time work, we can help you. We have openings for…
Where’s Ginni Part 3
On the third off-site client visit, Teresa and I visited the sweet work family at a local foam manufacturing plant. Our client manufactures foam-based products for packaging, residential…
Matern Staffing’s Ribbon Cutting
Last week alongside clients, friends, family and staff, we celebrated our opening with a ribbon cutting organized by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. President & Founder, Ginni…
Where’s Ginni Part 2
On Valentine’s Day this week, I spent the day hanging with my brother, Brandon. Brandon began his career as a mechanic nearly 11 years ago after graduating…
Where’s Ginni Part 1
With new ownership in the new year, Matern Staffing plans to more regularly visit our employees and employers in the field. We want to better understand the…
2016 Year in Review
2016 was a busy year for Matern Staffing (formerly AT Once Staffing) and the local economy. With our recent ownership and name change we are confident 2017…
Matern Staffing Press Release: New Name, Same Great People, Same Great Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ginni Matern Mastin, President & Founder (540) 604-5000 [email protected] New Name, Same Great People, Same Great Service AT Once Staffing…
Interview Tips
How to Get the Job Interview on the horizon? Boost your interview with these helpful interview tips, applicable to any industry. We’ve been in the hiring…
Workforce Development Resources
We understand that not everyone has the time and financial resources to go back to school full-time to further develop a skill or trade. Here…
