AtWork Group Highlights Strong Momentum Through Mid‑2026

July 23, 2026 // Franchising.com // KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – AtWork 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.”

AtWork's Mid-Year Performance Highlights:

• Franchisee sales revenue increased 6.8% year over year
• Nearly 300 new client partnerships secured
• Gross margin reached 19.7%, up 0.4% from the previous year
• More than 3 million hours worked across the AtWork network

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.

Awards & Recognition

AtWork earned several industry recognitions in the first half of 2026, including:

• Recognition from Staffing Industry Analysts as a leading U.S. staffing firm
• Clearly Rated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Awards — top ranking in both client and talent categories
• Fran Serve's Fran-tastic Award recognizing the franchising model
• Recognized in America's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms list

A stand‑out franchisee, David Walker, who owns and operates two locations in the Columbia, South Carolina market, was named a Franchisee of Excellence Award recipient.

Additional Achievements

In the first half of 2026, AtWork's leadership remained actively involved in national workforce conversations:

• Jason Leverant contributed to discussions on employment and staffing trends, addressing hiring challenges and workforce dynamics
• Leverant's commentary appeared in media on topics such as Gen Z's approach to job rejection, AI's impact on employer–employee interactions, and changes in white-collar employment

With over three decades of industry experience, AtWork provides staffing solutions and supports franchisees in meeting workforce needs.

Source: AtWork

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