Express Employment Professionals Franchise News

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The hiring outlook in all regions of North America is increasing for administrative and commercial jobs, according to a recent hiring trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation's largest privately-held staffing companies.
Express surveyed more than 25,000 current and former Express clients across the United States and Canada.
Hiring trends for the second quarter of 2012 are expected to be greatest in commercial and light industrial jobs, with 32 percent of respondents planning new hires. This is up three percent from the first quarter.
Twenty-eight percent of respondents anticipate adding administrative and office clerical staff, an increase of eight percent from the previous quarter...

The Success of Express Employment Professionals Inspires Company to Open 12 New Offices in the Next 2-5 Years
April 23, 2012 // Franchising.com // San Francisco, CA - As more businesses and job seekers continue to rely on the services of staffing firms, one of the world’s largest staffing companies is planning for growth and expansion in the greater San Francisco area.
An 11% state unemployment rate and the growing list of small- to medium-sized businesses that benefit from staffing firms have sent Oklahoma City-based Express Employment Professionals on an aggressive expansion campaign in Northern California. The company plans to open 12 locations in the San Francisco-San Jose-Contra Costa area over the next 2-5 years, targeting Presidio, Oakland, Milpitas, Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, San Mateo, San Bruno and Fremont-Newark...

Nationwide Simulcast Event Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals
OKLAHOMA CITY, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith; leadership consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni, and sociologist and author Bertice Berry, Ph.D., will take center stage at 2012 Refresh Leadership Simulcast from Tyler, Texas on Wednesday, May 16, to inspire and motivate business leaders nationwide.
Refresh Leadership Simulcast is sponsored by Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation's largest privately-held staffing companies.
"The measure of success for all great leaders is their ability to inspire those they lead. It's a tremendous responsibility and one that should never be taken lightly," said Robert A...

The Success of Express Employment Professionals Inspires Company to Open 12 New Offices in the Next 3-5 Years
April 02, 2012 // Franchising.com // Boston - As more businesses and job seekers continue to rely on the services of staffing firms, one of the world’s largest staffing companies is planning for growth and expansion in the Boston area.
A 5.1% state unemployment rate and the growing list of small- to medium-sized businesses that benefit from staffing firms have sent Oklahoma City-based Express Employment Professionals on an aggressive expansion campaign in Metro Boston. The company plans to open 12 locations in the state over the next 3-5 years, targeting Taunton-Fall River, Beverly, Brookline-Newton, Cambridge-Lexington, Dedham-Norwood, Downtown-Chelsea, Framingham-Waltham, Plymouth-New Bedford, Marlborough-Leominster, Whitinsville and Worcester...

Leading Experts Convene in San Antonio, Share Knowledge on Job Market, Economy and Business Growth
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the economy recovers and America adapts to a changing workforce, Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation's largest privately-held staffing companies, hosts the International Leadership Conference (ILC) at the Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter in San Antonio on Wednesday, Feb. 22 through Saturday, Feb. 25.
"Our annual conference gives us an opportunity to bring some of the sharpest minds in the country together under one roof to share knowledge on today's issues such as unemployment, staffing, the economy, and small business lending," said Robert A. Funk, CEO and chairman of the board for Express...

Staffing Company Helped 335,000 People Find Jobs Last Year.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Employment Professionals announced today that 2011 sales topped $2.1 billion, up 22 percent in a year, as employers continue to rely heavily on temporary staffing solutions amid an uncertain economy.
One of the nation's largest private staffing companies, Express helped the most people in its 29-year history – more than 335,000 workers in the United States and Canada – find a job last year. Express associates worked an average of 2.4 million hours per week at more than 550 franchise locations in the U.S., Canada and South Africa, and they achieved a company milestone in October 2011 by working a combined 3 million hours in one week...

January 09, 2012 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY – Express Employment Professionals has been named the No. 1 staffing franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur Magazine as part of the magazine’s thirty-third annual Franchise 500® list. Express also ranked in the top 100 on the magazine’s Top Global Franchises list in America.
“We’re proud to be recognized as a leader not only in the franchising industry, but also in the staffing industry,” said Bob Funk, CEO and chairman of the board. “This list has a lot of great companies on it, and for us to be ranked No. 1 among staffing companies is a tremendous honor.”
This marks the fifth year in a row that Express has been named to the Franchise 500® and America’s Top Global Franchises lists...

Staffing Company's Associates Work 3 Million Hours in One Week for Employer Clients
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation's largest privately-held staffing companies, announced today that associates at more than 550 Express franchise locations in the United States, Canada and South Africa worked a combined total of 3 million hours in a single week for employer clients.
In reaching this milestone Express set a new company record.
"This is a huge accomplishment for our organization," said Robert A. Funk, CEO and chairman of the board. "Regardless of the struggling economy and lackluster job market, we've managed to find jobs, put people to work and help employers who need qualified, temporary staff on hand...

April 21, 2011 // Franchising.com // (OKLAHOMA CITY)-- Express Employment Professionals, one of the nation's largest private staffing companies, named Mike and Kelly Heffner, owners of the Greenwood, Ind. Express office, as the 2011 Express Franchisee of the Year.

Each year, Express recognizes and honors a franchisee who excels in building brand equity and a distinguished company reputation.

A panel of executives at the International Express Headquarters in Oklahoma City selected the Heffners to represent Express because of their dedication to the Express spirit, commitment to their clients, and their strong marketing and sales efforts.

"Mike and Kelly live the Express vision of helping people succeed every day," said Robert A...

April 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // (Oklahoma City, OK) -- Express Employment Professionals, one of the largest privately held staffing firms was recently recognized by three separate entities designating it a world-class franchise for the sixth year in a row, best staffing firm to work for finalist, and in the top 14 staffing firms in North America.

Express is FranSurvey Certified, the highest honor a franchisor can earn from its franchisee community. Express franchisees were surveyed about several aspects of the franchisor to include training and support. Express received a 99% satisfaction level on its initial training provided to franchisees. The company also received a 94% satisfaction rating on the overall quality of the company, and a 93% satisfaction rating for franchisor relations...

Company Reports Securing Jobs for 205,929 People in 2010

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Employment Professionals, a staffing company headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 550 offices in the U.S., Canada, Australia and South Africa, reported a weekly sales record of $39.1 million for its North American operations for the week of Aug. 23-29.

The company's previous one-week sales volume record, $37.9 million, was set one week earlier. Express has set a new sales record five times in North America in 2010.
"We have experienced record-setting sales since the start of the year due in large measure to companies of every size turning to our franchise offices to attract, recruit and place qualified people in a variety of professional and trade jobs during these challenging economic times," said Robert A...

June 25, 2010 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY, - Commercial and clerical positions will likely see continued hiring increases for the third quarter, according to a national hiring trends survey conducted by Express Employment Professionals.

Express surveyed 10,181 current and former clients across the company's more than 550 locations in the United States and Canada. Thirty-four percent of respondents plan to hire full-time commercial and light industrial positions in the third quarter, while 28% plan to hire for administrative and office clerical positions.

According to the hiring trends survey, these two types of positions have been in strong demand during 2010. Since January, 37% of survey respondents filled administrative and office clerical positions and 32% filled commercial and light industrial positions...

September 01, 2009 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY - Express Employment Professionals was recently named one of AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 for the second year in a row, according to Robert A. Funk, founder and CEO of Express.

The AARP's Best Companies Program was launched in 2001 to recognize that by 2014, almost a third of the U.S. workforce will be comprised of employees 50 and up. The program recognizes organizations that are leading the way, addressing issues of the aging workforce through cutting-edge best practices and policies.

"We are proud to be recognized again by AARP for our company's continuous efforts in making sure everyone, no matter their age, finds employment," said Funk. "At Express, our mission is to find great jobs for great people - of all ages...

April 23, 2008 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY, – Entrepreneur magazine ranked Express Employment Professionals, formerly Express Personnel Services, in the top 15% among all 500 franchises on their Franchise 500 list, an annual listing of the top franchises in the nation.

Entrepreneur ranks franchises nationwide to identify today's top opportunities in franchising. Express ranked at No. 77 on the list. Among the magazine's list of top global franchises, Express ranks No. 69, and the company was No. 58 among the fastest growing franchises in the U.S. and Canada.

Companies must meet high standards to be considered in the top 500, including having a solid financial history, a healthy growth rate and system size...

Express Personnel Services Becomes Express Employment Professionals,

April 21, 2008 // Franchising.com // (OKLAHOMA CITY)---Since 1983, Express Personnel has been providing unparalleled staffing services across a variety of industries. As the company marks its 25th anniversary, Express Personnel Services has changed its name to Express Employment Professionals to refocus its branding efforts in order to better reflect its service lines and direction for the future.

The new name allows all Express staffing services, along with its human resources and payroll services, to fit under the Express Employment Professionals umbrella.

This eliminates the need for additional service line names and logos. Additionally, the name emphasizes Express franchisees' ability to provide their clients with full-service employment solutions...

Lt. Col. Oliver North to Speak at Dinner Following

April 17, 2008 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY,– Express Employment Professionals, formerly Express Personnel Services, will celebrate 25 years of business with an open house on Thursday, April 17. The event will kick off at 4 p.m. with a tour of the new 90,000-square-foot building located at 9701 N. Boardwalk with a ribbon-cutting ceremony following at 5:30 p.m.

"The phenomenal growth of Express and the staffing industry as a whole has caused us to outgrow our current 60,000-square-foot building in just six years," Express Founder Robert A. Funk said. "Now, with two buildings totaling 150,000 square feet, we'll be able to put more people to work and keep up with our continual growth...

December 13, 2007 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY, – To assist those in need after the recent ice storms in Oklahoma, Express Services, Inc. has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. These funds will go toward supplying food, clothing and blankets to ice storm victims.

"Thursday morning's news indicated that there are still well over 100,000 in the Oklahoma City area without power – some of these are our own team members," Bob Funk, Express founder and CEO said. "This money will help those without power stay warm and well cared for."

With 30 offices statewide and over 600 offices in four countries, Express Services, Inc. employs 350,000 people each year. Sales for the Oklahoma City-based company totaled $1...

Staffing Company Adds 60 New Offices, Plans Same for 2008

November 20, 2007 // Franchising.com // (Oklahoma City, OK)---Express Personnel Services, the nation's fifth-largest staffing company and the only privately held company among the world's 20 largest staffing firms, is ending 2007 just as it started it: strong. With 130 new offices in the past two years and its entrance into several untapped markets, the Oklahoma City-based company has built a steady momentum to propel it into an equally successful new year.

According to the American Staffing Association, America's staffing companies employed an average of 2.96 million temporary and contract workers per day in 2006 with revenue totaling $72.3 billion – a new record high – 4...

October 01, 2007 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY – Local staffing company Express Personnel Services was recently named one of AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50. The program recognizes organizations that are leading the way in addressing issues of the aging workforce through cutting-edge best practices and policies. Express Personnel is the only staffing company to make this list of 50 employers, the company is also the only Oklahoma-based organization to do so.

The AARP's best companies program was launched eight years ago to recognize that by 2014 almost a third of the U.S, workforce will be comprised of employees 50 and up.

"In the midst of a changing workforce, it's critical to make strides for the mature workers among our ranks," said Express Personnel Founder, Chairman and CEO, Robert A...

Survey Reveals Workers Split on Salary Satisfaction Level

September 21, 2007 // Franchising.com // OKLAHOMA CITY, – Express Personnel Services, an international staffing and human resources company, recently surveyed a cross-section of business owners, managers and employees in a variety of industries throughout the Untied States. The research found that American workers are split regarding satisfaction with their compensation.

Based on the findings, nearly half of all respondents (48%) said they were paid well for the job they do, compared to 46% who said they are not paid well for the job they do. Although opinions were split regarding pay among all respondents, when examined more closely additional demographic insights were found...