Spherion’s Kathy George Named to SIA’s 2026 Staffing 100 North America List

Now in its 15th year, SIA’s Staffing 100 North America list highlights executives whose leadership has made a measurable impact on their organizations and the broader workforce ecosystem. Honorees are selected by SIA’s independent editorial and research team based on demonstrated influence across areas such as growth strategy, operational leadership, innovation, culture, and navigating economic or regulatory change.

George was recognized for guiding Spherion through a challenging industry environment while strengthening operational performance, compliance readiness, and franchisee collaboration. Under her leadership, Spherion outperformed broader industry trends while continuing to invest in long-term franchisee success.

“I’m honored to be recognized by SIA and included alongside so many leaders I respect, including my incredible colleagues at Randstad,” George said. “Beyond the recognition, what matters most to me is what this reflects about the Spherion community. Even though it’s my name on this award, it’s really about the cumulative efforts of our entire Spherion community: our franchisees, their colleagues, and our corporate support team. It’s a privilege to lead this community as we focus on our mission to drive careers, grow businesses, and better the communities we call home.”

Throughout 2025, George continued to adapt Spherion’s strategy to meet evolving industry demands. She strengthened Spherion’s leadership structure by introducing new roles focused on sharpening sales strategy and improving how teams serve clients. Acting on franchise owner insight, George launched new franchisee-led committees that give local Spherion owners a stronger voice in shaping performance and profitability across the system. She also led systemwide efforts to support compliance and audit readiness as regulatory requirements continue to evolve.

Beyond operational results, George’s leadership emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and balancing strategy with culture. A cornerstone of that approach was the creation of Spherion’s Community Impact Council in 2025, which brought together a collaborative group of corporate team members and franchisees dedicated to giving back to the communities they serve. The Council aligns business priorities with local impact, and reinforces Spherion’s long-standing belief that franchisee success and community investment go hand in hand.