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Driver Staffing Careers: Recruiter

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Whether you are experienced in the driver staffing industry or have previous recruiting or HR experience in another industry; if you are seeking a career change a Recruiter position with Trillium Driver Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Our Recruiters work closely with clients to identify a recruiting strategy aimed at attracting the specific talent they need to excel in their industry. A career as a Recruiter in driver staffing involves attracting potential candidates, screening, and evaluating a driver’s qualifications with great attention to detail. Trillium Driver Solutions takes pride in our ability to locate safe and professional drivers across the country for clients ranging from third party logistics companies to manufacturing facilities. Providing clients with predictable pricing for casual drivers, temp to hire drivers, and permanent drivers; we allow our clients the opportunity to take on additional business and routes with the security of knowing that they’ll have safe and professional drivers to represent them to their customers.

200023885-001“As a Senior Recruiter for Trillium Drivers- National Accounts, I have been able to incorporate my expertise in logistics, my skills in several years of recruiting, and my desire to support the needs of current and prospective clients. The National Recruiting Center for Trillium Drivers is dedicated to assist filling CDL driving positions for long term or permanent placements so our clients can focus on their business at hand. The level of pride our staff takes in their work, our employees, and our clients’ success sets us apart from the competition.” stated Damian Hendricks, Senior Recruiter for Trillium Drivers.

A Recruiter role with Trillium Driver Solutions involves recruiting, interviewing, conducting reference checks, background checking, verifying qualifications and DOT eligibility, and conducting motor vehicle reports. Our recruiters interact with employees and clients on a daily basis to conduct dispatching efforts, counsel staff, and conduct hiring and termination procedures. Our Recruiters’ backgrounds range from former logistics supervisors to those who have previous held dispatching roles for the logistics industry. If you enjoy a challenging position, are detail oriented, enjoy interacting with others, and have an interest or previous experience in the logistics industry; consider a career as a Recruiter with Trillium Driver Solutions.

 

 

Click here to express interest in a driver staffing career with Trillium Driver Solutions, recognized as a national leader in driver staffing.

 

 

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.

Driver Staffing Careers: Selling Branch Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the driver staffing industry or have outside sales experience in the logistics industry; if you are seeking a career change a Selling Branch Manager career with Trillium Driver Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Our Selling Branch Managers work closely with clients to identify a driver staffing plan that best fits the needs of their business. Providing clients with predictable pricing for casual drivers, temp to hire drivers, and permanent drivers; we allow our clients the opportunity to take on additional business and routes with the security of knowing that they’ll have safe and professional drivers to represent them to their customers.

200023885-001“I love coming to work every day and appreciate the opportunity that I have with Trillium.  Yes, it might of come late in my working career but it could not be appreciated anymore by anyone, since I have worked for several companies in my career I know  I finally found the best, I enjoy every day, and take every opportunity to tell employees, clients, family and friends what a great company Trillium is and the opportunities we have.  It is so important for employees to know they are appreciated and  their efforts are noticed as well as the encouragement  we receive.” stated Selling Branch Manager, Deb Scott.

A Selling Branch Manager role with Trillium Driver Solutions involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Selling Branch Managers’ backgrounds range from former logistics supervisors to those who have previous held sales positions for the logistics industry. If you are driven to provide results, have an interest or previous logistics industry experience, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Selling Branch Manager career with Trillium Driver Solutions.

 

Click here to express interest in a driver staffing career with Trillium Driver Solutions, recognized as a national leader in driver staffing.

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.

Construction Staffing Careers: Sales Manager

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Whether you are experienced in the construction staffing industry, or possess outside sales experience in a skilled trade; if you are seeking a career change a Sales Manager position with Trillium Construction Services may be the right fit for you!

Our Sales Managers work closely with outside contractors to identify a construction staffing plan that best fits the needs of their projects and budgets. Providing contractors with predictable pricing allows our clients the opportunity to provide more accurate bids and have the security of knowing that they can obtain the skilled trades talent to get the job done right and on time.

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“My day can range from meeting with a large national contractor on a job site, to discussing the complete hiring needs and workforce management for a small subcontractor, and everything in between. The gratification I get from seeing my client meet their project deadlines with ease and supplying skilled trade workers to several different trades on the same job site makes my job fun and ever changing. Having a strong knowledge of what needs to take place for a  project to run successfully and having a team of recruiters that I can count on to locate talent makes my branch and my clients successful.” stated Tabitha Connolly, Sales Manager.

 

A Sales Manager role with Trillium Construction involves cold calling, following up on client inquiries, providing rates and proposals, account management, and supervision of staff. Our Sales Managers’ backgrounds range from construction project managers to those who have previous held sales positions for construction industry suppliers. If you are driven to provide results, have previous experience or an interest in the construction industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Sales Manager career with Trillium Construction Services.

 

Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Construction, recognized as a national leader in construction staffing.

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.

 

Construction Staffing Careers: Branch Manager

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If you excel in an environment that offers a balance of sales, management, and interaction with others; a career as a Branch Manager may be a great choice for you! Our construction staffing branches offer those who have an interest or knowledge base in the construction and heavy industrial industries the opportunity to join an a nationally leading brand for an exciting career opportunity!

Our construction staffing Branch Managers are responsible for achieving the financial goals and increasing the growth and profitability of a branch office while developing and maintaining client relationships, internal staff, and promoting a cohesive positive team environment. A career as a Branch Manager with Trillium Construction, provides you with an opportunity to develop a dynamic sales and recruitment team that provide general and subcontractors with the skilled trades talent needed to complete their projects in a safe and timely manner.

iStock_000017756250Medium“As a Branch Manager at Trillium I have been able to incorporate my interest in construction, my supervisory skills, and my desire to achieve personal financial success. I lead a team that is as dedicated to help staff projects, as my clients are to completing their projects effectively. The level of pride that our staff takes in their work, their employees, and their clients’ success sets us apart from the competition.” stated Jesse Remer, Branch Manager.

Our Branch Managers’ previous backgrounds range from construction project managers, experienced construction staffing professionals, and construction superintendents to driven business graduates with a strong interest in the growing construction industry. If you are driven to provide results, have knowledge or interest in the construction industry, and are looking for a career that provides a strong professional and personal life balance; consider a Branch Manager career with Trillium Construction Services.

 

Click here to express interest in a construction staffing career with Trillium Construction, recognized as a national leader in construction staffing.

 

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.

Meet The Team: Steve Rosenberger

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Steve Rosenberger, Regional Vice President of Trillium Environmental, began his career with Trillium over 12 years ago. Steve leads our environmental and industrial staffing groups in providing contractors nationwide with support staff for project based shutdowns and turnarounds including: hydroblasters, general laborers, HAZWOPER trained technicians, and tank cleaners. In addition, Steve manages traditional staffing offices in New Orleans, LA and Morton, IL.

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“I began my career more than 12 years ago with Trillium. A few short years after I started, I realized I had a real passion and commitment for this industry. Passion and commitment translate into profits by anticipating, planning and delivering quality services to my clients. Exceeding my clients’ expectations has always been the goal. When you do this, you build a very loyal following. Niche services are where I belong. It allows me to do what I do best. Along the way, I have been successful at building a strong team of professional sales and support personnel that has allowed me to spend time on strategic growth issues for the future.” stated Steve Rosenberger.

Leading a division that provides industrial and environmental staffing in all fifty states as well as managing offices in several states across the country, Steve travels fairly frequently. As with any position, maintaining a fair work and personal life balance is essential to finding a career that is mutually rewarding for the employee and the employer long term. “Balance is a very difficult thing to accomplish some days. I do my best to give my employer and my family 100 percent every day. I am lucky, though. My employer promotes work/home balance and my family appreciates the opportunity my career has given me.” stated Rosenberger.

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.

Advertising Costs Per Hire- Where Do You Stand?

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While many companies track their average cost per hire, many lump all of their recruiting expenses together. Have you taken the time to see where your recruitment expenses come from? A recent study by Software Advice, highlights the average costs that simply advertising for an open position amounts to. You might be surprised to learn where you fall in comparison to other hiring managers.

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With job boards reported as being the primary advertising channel for 85% of companies, there’s no denying the impact the online advertising market has had on recruiting strategies for employers. If you are investing in online job advertisements, be sure to get the most of your investment. Creating an online job posting that attracts talent, shoud involve a combination of creative marketing, SEO value, and sales.

Do you feel like you struggle more to attract talent than some of your competitors? You might. Companies with less than 50 employees often spend more money advertising per hire than larger companies. Hiring strategies for small business often require more of a proactive rather than reactive approach. Whether your organization is small or large, the power of internal referrals is undeniable. In a 2011 survey by Jobvite, 70% of employers reported feeling that referred candidates were a better fit for company culture and company values. If your organization does not have a referral program established, now is the time to start!

While the battle for skilled talent is always present, 64% of employers reported advertising entry level positions. A combination of high volume, lower wages, and inexperience often lead employers to experience high turnover for these lower end positions. At a price of $173 per hire in advertising expenses alone, be sure that you have incorporated ways to reduce employee turnover and implemented retention programs even for your less skilled positions.

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.

 

 

 

René Poch Announces Trillium's 30th Business Anniversary

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René Poch, CEO and founder of the Trillium family of companies which includes Trillium Staffing Solutions, Trillium Driver Solutions, Trillium Construction Services, Trillium Environmental, Trillium Marine, and Trillium Technical; announces Trillium will celebrate their 30th business anniversary in March of 2014.

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Originating as a single location in Battle Creek, Michigan in March 1984, Trillium has experienced consistent growth and expansion under the direction of René Poch,  becoming recognized as a national leader in staffing. Today, the Trillium Staffing brand includes approximately 80 offices nationwide with several areas of recruiting and staffing specialties including but not limited to:

  • Industrial Staffing
  • Professional Staffing
  • Accounting Staffing
  • Driver Staffing
  • Skilled Trades Staffing
  • Construction Staffing
  • CNC Staffing
  • Technical Manufacturing Staffing
  • Engineering Staffing
  • IT Staffing
  • Environmental Staffing
  • Manufacturing Staffing
  • Technical Staffing

The organization’s commitment to excellence has been the driving force behind its growth and expansion. Trillium is recognized today by Staffing Industry Analysts in the top 25 Largest Industrial U.S. Staffing Firms and in the top 75 U.S. Staffing Firms.

“Many years ago when we started the company we felt that there were a couple of things that we needed to do particularly well. The first was to give great customer service, that means finding the absolute best candidate for the jobs that we have available. Today, we use a partnership approach between our candidates and our clients to find the best possible career matches,” states René Poch, CEO.

 

With a recruitment team of approximately 250 individuals nationwide, Trillium excels at attracting, identifying, and recruiting some of the best candidates in each line of work. Trillium uses the latest technology and sourcing tools available to locate and identify talent for some of the industry’s hardest to fill positions. Trillium employees have access to careers with some of the nation’s leading employers along with competitive pay and benefit options.

 

“We have the same commitments to each and every one of our employees as we do our clients. We have high expectations and our requirements are stringent. Once you become an employee of Trillium, we’ll do everything in our power to help you succeed and meet your career goals. When our employees are successful, we’ve done our job,” stated René Poch, CEO.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job board  for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

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.

New Hire Probationary Period- How To Rock It

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If you think the new hire probationary period is just for temps, you are mistaken. Whether your new employer labels it formally or not, your first few months on the job are likely to be viewed closely to determine your long term role in the organization and identify any negative patterns in your performance or attendance. Many employers implement formal and informal meetings during this period to discuss your progress and on-boarding rate, some even provide merit increases for your successful completion of the new hire probationary period. Here are a few tips to help you rock it!

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  • Be Observant: While it may be somewhat acceptable to struggle at some duties during this time period, most tasks are expected to be completed efficiently and independently following this period. Take advantage of this time frame to ask questions, take detailed notes, and perfect processes and procedures.
  • Join The Team: Be sure to begin rapport building with your peers, clients, and supervisors early on. Each of them have valuable insights to offer you and having a strong working relationship with them from the start can have a large impact on your success in your new role. Take an interest in the organization’s goals, achievements, and the projects of those around you. Do you have any suggestions that may help them reach their goals, based on your previous experiences?
  • Prove To Be The Right Hire: Picture your first 90 days as a working interview. Arrive on time, avoid missing work, and be sure to give 100% to your duties and responsibilities. In your first 90 days more than almost any other time, your supervisor will be trying to gauge your dependability, reliability, and ability to perform your essential job duties. Take advantage of this opportunity to draw attention to your strengths and reassure your employer that they’ve made the best hiring decision.
  • Solicit Feedback: Follow up with your supervisor and seek their feedback. Find out what areas you are excelling in, areas for improvement, and what their expectations are for the on-boarding process. When do they expect you to be able to work independently? How often should you expect feedback?

While you have landed the job, you still need to prove yourself to be the right person for the job. As a new employee following protocol and getting along with others is imperative. Be sure that you have familiarized yourself with the employee handbook, understand your employer’s expectations, and are making a strong effort to learn and excel at your responsibilities.

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.

How To Find Top Talent Applicants

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If you aren’t struggling to find top talent applicants today, it’s a safe bet that you will be in the foreseeable future. The Novo Group’s 2012 HR & Recruiting Trends Survey found that as many as 78% of HR leaders reported that finding top talent was their number one challenge. Considering that most HR leaders roles included a multitude of responsibilities ranging from hiring and terminations to benefits administration and worker’s compensation management; this statistic speaks volumes. So what can you do to find top talent applicants? A lot.

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  • Reach your audience. Making sure that you are reaching your key audience is the first step in the recruitment process. The majority of candidates still list job boards as their first resource to seek employment.
  • Referrals, Referrals, Referrals. In a 2011 survey by Jobvite, 70% of employers reported feeling that referred candidates were a better fit for company culture and company values. If your organization does not have a referral program established, now is the time to start!
  • Communication is key. Make sure that you are effectively communicating your recruitment needs. It’s been estimated that as many as 44% of resumes received by HR professionals are submitted by unqualified applicants. Creating a job posting that highlights the attributes needed for your position as well as sell the benefits of your organization can quickly attract top talent and help eliminate resume blasters.
  • Build an employment brand. Rather than re-actively recruit, build an employment brand that constantly attracts talent to you! Building a strong employment brand that is true to your organization’s values and goals not only assists in recruitment but also with employee retention rates.
  • Seek outside assistance. Some positions are just plain difficult to fill. Especially if it is a position that is in high demand or one that you only recruit for on occasion. An estimated 90% of companies partner with staffing agencies to assist them with recruitment efforts.

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.

 

 

Conducting Seasonal Layoffs? Don't Miss This!

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Many HR professionals and hiring managers would agree that cutting staff is one of their least favorite job responsibilities. Unfortunately, it happens. For even the most experienced managers, conducting layoffs can be a difficult situation. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are conducting a layoff!

0061. Show your staff respect and professional courtesy. Whenever possible, a layoff should be communicated in a face to face setting. Sending out a company wide email can come across as insensitive, cause speculations, and disrupt the entire workforce. Conducting an in person meeting can allow for some questions and answers, shows your employees that you share in their concerns, and can eliminate a lot of speculation and rumors in the workplace. Be prepared for a wide range of emotions and responses and understand that you may not be able to provide answers to all of their questions.

2. Be a strong communicator. Make sure that your management team has clear boundaries about what information is being shared and what must remain confidential. Having pieces of information released sporadically can cause additional emotions for your staff and cause larger issues. Set a clear and concise understanding of what information is public and be prepared to comment on only those topics during meetings, staff inquiries, etc. Make sure to communicate any updates or lack there of with your staff regularly. Employees will have a better comfort level if they are aware of what changes and developments are occurring as they happen without having to seek out information.

3. Be honest. While you may not be able to share certain details about the state of the company, business projections, or a specific individual’s future; there is always some information that you can share. If you anticipate further layoffs in the future, avoid denying it to your staff. If you have a clear idea of how many positions may be affected, be honest and upfront.

4. Offer solutions. One of the best ways to show professional courtesy to your staff members during this difficult time is to offer them some solutions. If you are aware of job opportunities in a different location, division, or department that may be viable alternatives for staff that is effected by the layoff, share the information. Do you have a staffing partner? Contact them! Many staffing agencies are industry specialized and would love an opportunity to come meet with those who are being effected and possibly provide future career opportunities. Be as flexible as possible including allowing employees to make interview arrangements during the day.

Maintaining a productive and respectful workplace is essential for any business to continue to move forward. Creating an environment that includes chaos, rumors, and gossip will work against you in the long run. While having these frank conversations is never easy, the alternative is most certainly worse.

Are you a stand out professional, technical professional, driver, or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job board  for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

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.