Berks & Beyond Blog

Industry Veteran Brings Experience and a Passion for Staffing to Her New Role

Wyomissing, PA – Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. recently promoted RoseMarie “Roe” Larson to the position of Sales Manager.  She now has primary responsibility for the continued growth and management of both new and current Berks and Beyond clients.  

Ms. Larson’s rise through the staffing industry ranks can only be described as “exceptional.”  Since beginning her staffing career in 1982, she has steadily worked her way up through a number of sales and management positions with both local and national firms.  Most recently, Ms. Larson worked as Business Development Manager for Berks & Beyond Employment Services.

The industry veteran brings a wealth of staffing know-how to her new position.  In addition to temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire services, Ms. Larson has extensive experience in implementing successful on-site partnerships – placing her among the top 10% of Berks & Beyond’s sales staff company-wide.  Her impressive credentials also include developing and executing innovative recruiting, retention and safety programs.   Over the years, she has designed comprehensive HR solutions for hundreds of local, regional and national clients.

“Roe is creative, self-determined and focused on results,” says Chris Garner, President of Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc.  “Her broad-based staffing industry experience, combined with a passion for developing and maintaining client relationships, makes her ideally suited to take on a consulting role with our company.”

Ms. Larson currently resides in the Lehigh valley and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the American Staffing Association (ASA) and her local Chamber of Commerce.

Any staffing service can claim they’re the best, or that they’ll find you the right job opportunity.  But we’re not just “any staffing service.”  So, we thought we’d go straight to the source – and show you what our employees have to say about their experiences with Berks & Beyond:

York

“Berks and Beyond has been the primary force of my success in finding and maintaining employment.  Not only did they professionally jump right in and find the right job, but continuously kept me updated on better opportunities.  Each and every client has a personal relationship with Berks and Beyond.  I can respectfully say Berks and Beyond has treated me like family from the start.  Thank you Berks and Beyond!”

Sincerely,

Haile Danzler

York

“Dear Bonnetta:

I just wanted to once again say thanks for everything.  You really followed up and worked hard to find a job/career match for me.

You made it happen.

I want you to know that although you may think it is part of your job, you did go above and beyond.  Most agencies would not continue to follow up as you and your team of professional employees did.  I know that God will continue to bless you and your family for your kind heart and caring personality.  You have made a difference in my life, when I thought there was no where else to turn you and your team opened up the doors of opportunity for me and for that I am truly grateful…

I just want you to know I appreciate it so much and may God Bless you for that.   Have a nice day and stay sweet.”

Thank you,

Kenneth Lund

Pottstown

“At a previous employer, I did not feel like I was part of a team.  Working at Berks & Beyond focuses on excellence and teamwork.  Their approach is friendly, flexible and a very can-do attitude.  The staff is very nice and helpful, and I enjoy working with them.  In my position, no day is exactly like the day before and my job is not boring.  I have never worked for a staffing agency before, but I really enjoy it and have broadened my horizon.  Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity.”

Michael Houck

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Leading Staffing Firm Wins Best of Wyomissing Award for Second Straight Year

Reading, PA – Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. has done it again.  For the second consecutive year, the leading Central and Southern Pennsylvania staffing firm has been selected for the 2010 Best of Wyomissing Award in the Employment Training Service category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program shines a spotlight on local businesses nationwide that have achieved exceptional marketing success within their respective communities and business categories.  Berks and Beyond has once again been recognized as a company that enhances the positive image of small businesses through its service to customers and the local community.

Winning in back-to-back years is a rare accomplishment.  With only 1.4% (1 in 70) of 2010 recipients qualifying for the Award two times, Berks and Beyond has become part of an elite group.

“We are very excited to accept this award,” states Chris Garner, President of Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc.  “This could not have been accomplished if we didn’t strive to have excellent relationships with both our customers and associates.  Thanks for everyone’s support in making this second win possible.”

Any staffing service can claim they’re the best, or that they’ll find you the right job opportunity.  But we’re not just “any staffing service.”  So, we thought we’d go straight to the source – and show you what our employees have to say about their experiences with Berks & Beyond:

York

“Berks and Beyond is definitely different from any other staffing company that I have applied with.  What drew me to Berks and Beyond were all the success stories that I had been hearing from people who had been placed on good assignments.  They have great knowledge of the companies in the area and were able to make sure that it was a right match for me and my experience.  They make sure I am prepared for my assignment so I will know exactly what to expect.  I will continue to spread the word that Berks and Beyond is the one-stop-shop to find a great job!”
- Charlotte Gray

Harrisburg

“I am so thankful for Berks and Beyond Employment Services.  My testimony is a unique one.  After being laid off for a year and a half, I had registered at Berks and Beyond in late February this year…  On Wednesday, February 24th, Carl Rudolph called me from the new (Harrisburg) location and asked me if I would be interested in an office position with UGI HVAC in Manheim, 10 minutes from my home.  Of course I said, ‘Yes.’  Carl scheduled my interview for Wednesday afternoon and within an hour after my interview, Carl called me and said that the company wanted to cancel all other interviews and wanted to hire me.  I was overjoyed.  My life has now changed after being laid off for a year and a half.  Things are looking up!  Thank you Berks and Beyond Employment Services!”
- Amy Westhafer

Reading

“I found myself out of work after working for many years.  After 4 months of being unemployed and looking on my own, the supervisor from my old job called and told me to check out Berks & Beyond.  I walked into Berks & Beyond and everyone was so pleasant and very friendly.  They took the time in my interview to find out everything about me and my work experience.  I was feeling good about myself and that they would be able to help me find work.  An hour after leaving Berks & Beyond, they called me with a job offer and I was working the next day.  I now let everyone know to go to Berks & Beyond.  They can help to find work and the staff is wonderful – they are a great group of girls!  I am so very happy to be working for Berks & Beyond!”
- Cathleen R.

Are you looking for rewarding temporary employment or direct placement opportunities with the area’s leading employers?  Just click here  to learn more about what Berks and Beyond can do for you.

Social Media Helps Leading Staffing Firm

Connect with Clients, Employees

Reading, PA – You have one new friend request.  Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. invites you to “Friend” their Facebook fan page. 

While millions are using Facebook to keep in touch with friends, the leading Central and Southern Pennsylvania staffing firm is using this social media platform as part of an already progressive internet marketing strategy.

The page allows Berks and Beyond to interact with clients, employees and applicants on a whole new level.  “In today’s world, people are spending more and more time online, and we need to be where they are in order to reach them,” says Chris Garner, President of Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc.  “This page lets us get immediate feedback on questions, post available jobs, and show the world a little bit of what our company is about on a social level.”

Containing several interactive features, the page is taking on a life of its own as it develops into what fans want it to be.  Visitors can leave comments or ask questions on Berks and Beyond’s “Wall”; search the “Careers” tab for up-to-the-minute job listings; browse the “RSS / Blog” tab, which displays their company blog feed; or even create their own online surveys with the “Polls” tab.

So why should you become a fan?  Garner is committed to adding real value for clients and job seekers alike.  “We are trying to keep the page as relevant as possible,” he says, “and will never just add meaningless status updates.  So if you want to further your career, find a job, ask a question, or just keep up-to-date on local information, the page can be a valuable and fun tool.”

To become a fan of Berks and Beyond, just log onto Facebook and type “Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc” in the search box at the top of the main window.  Click the “+1 Add as Friend” button on Berks and Beyond’s page, then confirm your friend request. 

Since launching the page, Berks and Beyond has added several hundred fans.  Help them reach their end-of-summer goal of 1,000 fans by joining today.

Leading Southern and Central Pennsylvania Staffing Firm Named to Inavero’s Inaugural Best of Staffing™ List

Reading, PA – Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. has been named to Inavero’s inaugural Best of Staffing™ list.  The Best of Staffing™, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only client satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional service within the staffing and recruiting industry.

All staffing firms that competed for inclusion underwent a rigorous client survey process.  Careful analysis of nearly 17,000 client responses was used to determine customer satisfaction levels.  Inavero selected only those staffing firms that scored a 9 or 10 out of 10 from an average of 74% of their clients (outperforming the industry’s benchmark for client satisfaction by at least 22%).

Berks and Beyond made the grade – a huge achievement for a local staffing firm.

“This is a great honor for Berks and Beyond,” states Chris Garner, President of Berks & Beyond.  “We say every day how we strive to provide excellent customer service.  But in the end, it is our clients’ perspectives that really count.  Knowing that our clients view us as a very solid partner for their own businesses to succeed is the best compliment that we could ask for.”

The Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania staffing firm does not intend to rest on its laurels.  “Even though we have scored very well, we are not content to stay standing still.  We are already working on some areas that will continue to position us as the standard for service in all the markets we serve.  Thank you to all who participated in our survey.  Your input was taken very seriously.”

Expansion Means Better Service for Area Employers

Harrisburg, PA –Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. will hold the Grand Opening of its sixth office on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.  Although the staffing and recruitment firm has served the Harrisburg market for over three years, the additional location will allow Berks & Beyond to provide expanded and more responsive service to area employers.

“We see the Harrisburg office as a natural extension for our business.  Over the past few years, we’ve watched the staffing and recruitment needs of the Harrisburg market evolve; this new location will help us better meet those needs,” states Chris Garner, President of Berks & Beyond.  “We are staffing the Harrisburg office with seasoned professionals, some of whom have over 25 years of staffing experience.  These veterans will help ensure we deliver exceptional employees and customer service from the day our new office opens its doors.”

Berks & Beyond’s sixth location is located at 1505 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.  Like the existing offices, the expansion location will provide clerical, industrial, managerial, and technical staff for temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent placement services.

While Berks & Beyond currently provides staffing solutions to employers throughout much of Southern Pennsylvania, the Harrisburg office will broaden the company’s service area to include the following towns and cities:  Boiling Springs, Camp Hill, Carlisle, Colonial Park, Dauphin, Dillsburg, Enola, Harrisburg, Hershey, Highspire, Hummelstown, Lemoyne, Lewisberry, Marysville, Mechanicsburg, Middletown, Mt. Holly Springs, Newberrytown, New Cumberland, New Kingston, Shepherdstown, Shiremanstown, Steelton, and Wormleysburg.

Expansion Means Better Service for Area Employers

Harrisburg, PA –Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. is pleased to announce plans for a Harrisburg, PA expansion office.  The staffing and placement firm, which currently serves much of Southern Pennsylvania, will open the new office in order to expand and enhance the services it offers to employers throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and York counties.

“Although this will be a brand new office for Berks and Beyond, we are not new to the Harrisburg market,” says Chris Garner, President of Berks & Beyond.  “This expansion office will allow us to better serve our existing clients in the Harrisburg area, and grow our customer base throughout the region.  Some of our most experienced employment specialists will staff the new office, ensuring a smooth transition and exceptional customer service from the outset.”

The new office, Berks and Beyond’s sixth location, will be located at 1505 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.  Like the existing offices, the expansion location will provide clerical, industrial, managerial, and technical staff for temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent placement services.

The Harrisburg office is currently scheduled to open on February 17, 2010.

For more information, please contact Chris Garner at 610.376.9675 or e-mail him at chris@berksandbeyond.com.

New Location Will Facilitate Staffing Firm’s Continued Growth

Allentown, PA – Berks and Beyond Employment Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the relocation of its Allentown, PA office.  The staffing and placement firm, which services much of Southern Pennsylvania, has moved its Allentown branch to the location where People Unlimited operated for 10 years.  Effective immediately, Berks & Beyond’s new Allentown address is: 1820 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109.  The phone number has stayed the same: 610.435.9270.

“It was clear that our Allentown office had outgrown its existing space.  The new location is ideally situated for our company to continue to grow in a market we have now served for over a decade,” says Chris Garner, President of Berks & Beyond.  “The Union Boulevard address will provide even better access for clients and applicants in cities such as Fogelsville, Souderton, Quakertown, and Harleysville.”

For more information, or directions to Berks and Beyond’s new Allentown office, call us directly at 610.435.9270.

This year’s ”Toughest Job in Berks County” contest is underway.  Are you up to the challenge?

If your job is physically or mentally challenging – or just plain dirty – we want to hear from you.  Submit a brief video (one minute or less) of yourself on the job, explaining why you have the toughest job in Berks County.  We’ll select our winner on March 18th, 2010 during the Reading Royals hockey game.

For complete Contest Rules, visit our website.

Watch Last Year’s Winning Entry

To give you an idea of what we’re looking for, take a look at Dave Herb’s video.  Dave currently holds the title of “Toughest Job in Berks County”.  Here’s why:

Submit Your Video Today

You don’t have to get fancy to win this contest.  Remember, videos will be judged based upon the jobs themselves – not video production quality.  So, what are you waiting for?  Get shooting and submit your video to Berks & Beyond today.  You could win $1,000  and the title “Toughest Job in Berks County”.