June 2015 – Trillium Staffing

Veterans Find Their Next Mission At Trillium!

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:25:15 +0000

As a recognized leader in staffing and recruitment for more than 30 years, we know great talent when we see it. Regardless of your industry and what positions you are looking to fill, locating the best qualified talent can be difficult.

At Trillium, our people make the difference. We’ve had great success in hiring veterans for both internal and external client positions. As highly skilled and trained individuals, veterans are often eager to begin their next career in the civilian market.

“At Trillium you don’t need stripes on your sleeves or medals on your chest to get respect, it comes automatically by checking the Veteran box with a ‘yes’.”

– Tim Griffin, Regional Controller, Marine Veteran

We understand that maximizing on their established skills and training is key to helping a veteran excel in a civilian career. Their natural leadership abilities, strong dedication to team, and their problem solving skills transition well in most any role. At Trillium, we have veterans working in positions ranging from corporate managers to sales and recruiting positions.

As we continue our search for top level talent both internally and externally for our clients, we encourage veterans to consider their next mission with us!

Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of top level talent? Contact us today! If you are a stand out in your profession and seeking contingent or long term career opportunities, visit our job seekers section for more information!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

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The Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:51:37 +0000

Each job has its own set of inherent hazards however, some are far more dangerous than others. Safety programs, trainings, and strong supervision can play a major factor in the overall safety of a job and workplace environment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more than 4,400 deaths were caused by injuries in the workplace in the United States in 2013. Let’s take a look at the deadliest jobs and what their biggest hazards are.

1. Logging Workers- With a number of constantly changing factors including job location, surrounding hazards, wind speed, and less than predictable falling directions; logging workers have no doubt a dangerous occupation.

2. Fishing Related Occupations– Dangerous weather conditions, faulty equipment, and drownings all add to the safety threat for this group.

3. Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers– Despite technology improvements and state of the art equipment, mechanical issues and inclement weather add to the dangers of the job.

4. Roofers– Improper use of PPE, extreme heights, faulty equipment, slips, falls, and dangerous job sites all add to the injury exposure for roofers.

5. Structural Iron and Steel Workers- Working at extreme heights while handling heavy materials, these employees have a large exposure to falls, slips, crushes, and welding related injuries.

Regardless of your occupation finding the appropriate PPE, safety training, and identifying hazards are key to remaining safe on the job. Even those working in seemingly “safe” jobs can be injured when not following safety protocol and being aware of their surroundings.

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

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Temporary Employee Wages Upwards of $100/hr!

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:31:03 +0000

Want a glimpse into the life of a current staffing employee? The 2014 Staffing Employee Survey conducted by the American Staffing Association, revealed insight into temporary employees’ satisfaction and compensation levels.

The survey revealed that the average temporary employee was making more than $17 per hour, many making more than $100 per hour. The increase in wages has a direct correlation to the swing in occupations that are being filled by staffing agencies today. More than a third of all staffing employees are working in higher skilled occupations, helping to drive their increase in wages. In addition to wages, the survey reported that 9 out of 10 employees reported being satisfied with their staffing company.

Not all staffing experiences are the same, be sure to check out our blog on how to identify the right Recruiter for you.

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

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Meet the Trillium Team: Zach Mayner

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:14:59 +0000

Zach Mayner joined the Trillium Staffing team in early 2015. In his current role as a Recruiter, Zach’s primary goal is to locate the nation’s top level talent for a multitude of professional and skilled positions. Responsible for supporting multiple Account Managers, with a diverse set of clients, maintaining a constant pipeline of candidates in several different roles and industries is key to Zach’s position.

Zach Maynor (middle) assisted in disaster relief efforts in May 2013, fueling a career change.

Prior to joining the team at Trillium, Zach graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Selling and Sales Management, Minor in Organizational Leadership, and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He initially began his career working for an independent insurance agency; selling commercial property and casualty insurance. In May 2013 Zach traveled to Moore, Oklahoma to assist with tornado relief efforts following an F-5 tornado; which destroyed the town. Seeing first hand how insurance companies handled claims gave him a new perspective on his career.

“Seeing first hand how insurance companies handled claims put a really bad taste in my mouth when it came to selling insurance. I had a really hard time selling a product I wasn’t passionate about. I’m very passionate about helping people. What attracted me to this organization was the product we sell. We sell people. For me, there’s not a better feeling than helping a candidate find a career, or a company fill a position.” stated Zach Mayner, Recruiter.

With the demand continuing to climb for talent, Zach’s career is a busy one. His fast paced days involve seeking out passive candidates, conducting interviews, seeking out referrals from his current candidate pool, and working to negotiate mutually beneficial employment opportunities for both his candidates and his clients. His job openings range from Operations Managers to CNC Programmers, requiring him to have a strong ability to multi-task.

Coupling his passion for assisting others and his educational background, Zach is in the process of starting a not-for-profit for disaster relief efforts. He also enjoys spending his free time hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, camping, snow boarding, and attending Detroit Lions football games with his father.

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

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Trillium Announces The Promotion of Timm Sturgeon to Chief Financial Officer

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 20:51:39 +0000

René Poch, Chief Executive Officer of Kalamazoo, Michigan based Trillium, recently announced the promotion of Timm Sturgeon to Chief Financial Officer of Trillium. The Trillium brand of companies represents several specialized staffing divisions including Trillium Staffing, Trillium Driver Solutions, Trillium Construction Services, Trillium Technical, Trillium Marine, and Trillium Environmental.

“Timm is honest, has a high degree of integrity, and is a true team player. In short he represents the qualities that make Trillium a great company. We enter a new era with Timm at the helm and I am pleased and excited about our future.” stated René Poch, Chief Executive Officer of Trillium.

Timm Sturgeon has held the position of Controller with Trillium since joining the organization in 1999. Timm graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and received his MBA from Western Michigan University with a concentration in Finance and a focus on Mergers and Acquisitions.

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan and founded by René Poch; Trillium employs more than 350 internal employees and tens of thousands of temporary employees annually throughout approximately 80 offices nationwide. Trillium is widely recognized for their success both locally and nationally. Trillium has consistently been recognized in the West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and has been ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as a Top 25 Industrial Staffing Firm in the United States and a Top 75 Staffing Firm in the United States.

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

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