July 23, 2026 // Franchising.com // KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – AtWork, an award‑winning staffing agency franchise, is proud to announce significant growth and recognition in the first half of 2026. The brand continues to outpace industry growth and expectations. Recent milestones include strengthening sales growth, the official launch of AtWork Professional, the hiring of Nancy Halverson as Vice President of Professional Services, and multiple national awards.
“The first half of 2026 has been a testament to AtWork’s resilience and the strength of our nationwide effort,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork. “Even as the staffing industry continues to navigate shifting workforce dynamics, our teams remain focused, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional service. That dedication is what drives our success and keeps AtWork moving forward.”
In early 2026, AtWork officially launched AtWork Professional, a new division dedicated to placing skilled professionals in high‑demand fields including information technology, engineering, scientific, and healthcare. This expansion strengthens AtWork’s ability to serve employers seeking expert‑level talent and supports franchisees in entering professional staffing verticals.
The launch represents a pivotal milestone in AtWork’s long‑term growth strategy, establishing a dual‑channel staffing model with the legacy AtWork Personnel brand and the newly introduced AtWork Professional division. To support and accelerate this expansion, AtWork welcomed Nancy Halverson as Vice President of Professional Services, where she now leads the division’s development, growth, and operational strategy. Halverson’s deep expertise and forward‑looking vision are already shaping AtWork Professional into a premier national recruiting division.
AtWork earned several prestigious industry honors in the first half of 2026, including:
A stand-out franchisee, David Walker, who owns and operates two locations in the Columbia, South Carolina market, was named a 2026 Franchisee of Excellence Award recipient by Franchise Business Review.
In the first half of 2026, AtWork's leadership remained actively involved in national workforce conversations:
Backed by over three decades of industry expertise, AtWork remains dedicated to fueling entrepreneurial growth, connecting employers with exceptional talent, and providing staffing solutions that evolve with the needs of today’s workforce.
To learn more about AtWork's franchise opportunities, visit www.atwork.com/franchise.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with more than 30 years of experience helping businesses find dependable talent and helping people find meaningful work. AtWork provides comprehensive workforce solutions, including temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hire services, supporting companies across a wide range of industries nationwide. AtWork delivers its staffing solutions through two distinct channels: their legacy brand, AtWork Personnel--focusing on commercial staffing (light industrial and clerical), and AtWork Professional--placing skilled professionals in high demand fields including information technology, engineering, scientific and healthcare.
AtWork is recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest Industrial Staffing Firms to Work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise. The brand's commitment to service excellence has earned ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award for both client and talent satisfaction. AtWork's strong growth and franchisee support have secured its place on Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchises for eight consecutive years, along with induction into the FBR Hall of Fame for more than 10 years of outstanding performance. Additional recognition includes ranking in Franchise Times Top 400, named one of America's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2026, Fran Serve's Fran-tastic 2026 Award and Entrepreneur's Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
For more information about AtWork visit https://www.atwork.com/franchise/. To learn about AtWork Professional visit: https://www.atwork.com/franchise/professional/.
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AtWork is a staffing franchise who helps people find jobs, employers hire qualified candidates and communities thrive and grow. We specialize in Temporary, Temp-to-hire, Direct Hire, RapidHire and Payrolling