Spherion Celebrates Monumental Growth at Annual Meeting

Themed How Sweet It Is!, the 2022 national meeting was the first time in two years that franchisees, colleagues and corporate team members had the chance to meet face-to-face and reconnect while gaining insights about the status of the staffing industry as well as the brand. The three-day conference gave franchisees the opportunity to attend general sessions, keynote speeches and participate in breakout sessions. During a motivational speech, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour encouraged attendees to push the envelope and make gutsy moves in their business as they work to meet their goals.

“Any time we have the opportunity to gather as a community, I’m reminded of how dedicated, hardworking and intelligent our entire system is,” said Rebecca Rogers Tijerino, president of Spherion. “This year’s national meeting helped us connect, exchange ideas, learn from one another and recharge to continue providing our clients and candidates with the utmost support. Plus, we could finally recognize each other’s successes from 2021 and celebrate our contributions to the communities we serve.”

Last year, Spherion increased revenues by 17.6%, outperforming the market by 13.2%.

Five new franchise owners joined the organization to expand Spherion’s mission of creating a unique culture that embraces the power of local communities. In line with that mission, Spherion franchisees donated $157,000 to local non-profit and charity organizations across the nation while awarding $165,000 in cash and prizes to its employees through contests over the course of 2021. During the conference, attendees donated $17,300 to Spherion’s Sandy Mazur Scholarship fund for a chance to win a neon Spherion sign.

In total, $17,800 was raised for the scholarship fund and franchisee Tom Pentenburg took home the sign to his offices in central and northeast Indiana.

Aside from celebrating the company’s accomplishments, Spherion also recognized the dedicated franchisees who drive the company’s growth during its Glitz and Glam Gala. This tradition honors top-performing individuals and offices. A total of 32 franchisees won awards in several categories, including:

• President’s Awards: Tammy Feaster and Gary Hayes; Diana Schafer and Margaret Leitinger; Ann Miller; Teri Nichols; John and Jaehee Clarson; Erich Radlmann; Don Jr. and Jay Ruggery

• Revenue Milestone Awards: Diana Schafer and Margaret Leitinger; Don Jr and Jay Ruggery; Ron Zarbock; Tammy Feaster and Gary Hayes; Beth and Mark DeLaney; Tom and Elizabeth Pentenburg

• Revenue Growth Award: Tammy Feaster and Gary Hayes; Tom and Elizabeth Pentenburg; Diana Schafer and Margaret Leitinger; Don Jr and Jay Ruggery; Vicki Koon and Sol Melton; Michael Chalmers; Molly Gaffney-Keebler; Ann Miller; Karen Enroth; Katherine and Justin Kleemann; Prabhu Anand and Gaurav Kumar; Teri Nichols