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Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho – 05
Posted by Stilts on January 31, 2018	 January 31, 2018 First Impressions / Sora Yori mo Tooi Basho
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「Dear My Friend」
"Well, don't push yourself too hard. If you fail, you'll just regret it all the more."
Surprise is not necessary for a story to be great. It's become clear for episodes now that the bubbling drama between Kimari and Megumi would boil over, something myself and others have called. What matters is the execution of that which you foreshadow—though it helps (or at least doesn't hurt) that the contours of the drama were sightly different than I was expecting.
Megumi was jealous, as we anticipated, and it was an ugly thing; even she admitted as much. She wanted to be needed, but her mention of how Kimari makes her feel like an onee-chan—of it being like she had a little sister, in a girl who actually has a little sister—changes the inflection. This was still an ugly jealousy, and one she shouldn't have acted upon, but it had the flavor of an older sister or a mother or an aunt looking on as their young one grows up and begins doing amazing things, a conflicted feeling of wanting Kimari to stay small and cute and needing of her help, even as she deep down realizes that she has to let her grow—with the added flavor of them being the same age, so it's like Kimari is surpassing her in real time. Megumi feels empty, like she has nothing, and Kimari's actions have thrown this into stark relief. It's like they say: a person's reaction to you has far more to do with themselves than it does anything you're doing. So it was with Megumi.
"Sometimes, people are just mean. Don't fight mean with mean. Hold your head high."
It all finally came to a head on the morning of Kimari's departure, and in the right way. This wasn't melodrama. It wasn't a big messy fight. It wasn't drama for the sake of drama. Everything about this show is about its characters pushing themselves, and each other, to be better people—and through them, to push us. It has an optimistic worldview at its core, and a show like that would never indulge in tawdry theatrics. That's why Kimari doesn't get mad at Megumi, and why it's her kindness, her friendship, and her earnest effort that causes Megumi to confess what she's done in the first place. Kimari is such a brilliant main character because she's in no way an audience insert. She's the heart of the team, the soul of the cast, and the one who, through her own actions and worldview, inadvertently encourages others to be better even as she seeks that for herself. She's an inspiration, and someone to be admired even as she's so clearly flawed, so clearly figuring this out as she goes. Her story with Megumi this episode shows that.
What's so lovely is that, up until the big confrontation, the story is told in what isn't said (for Megumi) and what is (for Kimari). It's asymmetric warfare, with Kimari unknowingly beating her best friend in a battle she doesn't know they're involved in. Everything from her different answers to Megumi's tired old saying to her inviting her along and dragging her into their games, Kimari is wearing Megumi down without even knowing it, even as she shows to her other friends, and even her own little sister, that she's still the person Megumi felt she had to help, coddle, scold, protect. Add in Kimari's fun adventures with her friends, and the interactions with her family that made me tear up more than once, and it was a picture of showing how much Kimari has, and how much she's growing, compared to the emptiness Megumi feels inside. Makes you feel for her, doesn't it?
"Water collects into stagnant pools. I've always loved watching it spill out all at once. Breaking free, liberated, rushing out. The energy stored up during its stagnation bursts forth. Everything springs into action!"
This is a rare story that can so deftly encapsulate a theme with what originally looked like throwaway imagery from a character's childhood, as it did here with the stagnant pool. But more than that, it's the rare TV show that actually needs all the episodes it's given. It's not just filling time, it needs each of these episodes because each one has something to say, rather than just burning time until they can get to the good stuff later on. That's the huge advantage and benefit of original programming; since this wasn't designed for any other medium, it fits into the contours of TV perfectly, each episode a three-act structure amid the season-wide arc each drives forward. Not every episode is equally as good, but all are needed, and all end with their own climax. It's no wonder each gets an insert song to help stick the landing.
Speaking of, have I mentioned how much I love the ED? I listen to it multiple times every episode. Heartful, yearning, almost mournful, but inspirational at its core—Yorimoi in a microcosm. Love it.
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Anyone know about animation style in this anime?
Nowadays seemingly there're many anime come up with this style e.g. Tsuki ga Kirei
lehur
January 31, 2018 at 2:48 am	2 years ago
I am reminded of Little Witch Academia, while looking at this.
February 1, 2018 at 12:34 am	2 years ago
I'm assuming you're referring to the blooming/rim lighted look of the characters? I've seen this style a lot as well. There were some recent ones from a few years back that used this look heavily in the art style of the show, but the names of said shows escapes me.
Some shows that I do know of from a little bit of research, and off the top of my head, that look like this anime are Blue Drop,Monster, Engaged to the Unidentified, and some episodes of Plastic Memories.
There are definitely a LOT more shows with this style, as mentioned previously Little Witch Academia. I'm pretty sure pre Monster, Naoki Urasawa anime adaptions have used this look as well, so it might be based off of the material the animation is adapting? I'm not sure on that though.
Saucy McTugboat
February 1, 2018 at 10:19 pm	2 years ago
Laughed out loud at the "arm flab" joke. Loving this show.
seltzermx
Yeah. It's mostly drama/adventure, but they have great comedic sense and perfect timing. I laugh more watching Sora yori than some comedy anime.
puppygod
Fantastic, I hope the creators of this show make an episode or at least half an episode on how this process of expanding one's boundaries will exponentially change a person's outlook in life. This is what this show is all about after all.
I think they're doing that all the time, so I'm confident your wish will be granted.
This anime is a real gem. The best of the season in my opinion.
endlessme
was it just me or it is really that this episode was rushed a bit? last episode they were just training then it immediately jumped to farewell and departure scene? that was pretty fast transition i could say… but well if this will just run for 12 then ok. what's important is that we get to see the girls get to antartica.
I didn't think it was rushed personally. They don't need to show everything that happens to get across that it happened. Showing more of the training would have been boring. Sure they could have smoothed the transition somehow, though I don't know that it would have been worth it. It flowed pretty well to me—and as you noted, it's only one cour. Gotta focus on the good stuff.
Man, I feel like anime is worth recommending to everyone. It shows how the people close to you might react when you make big changes in your life. If you replace "Going to Antarctica" with any weird/big goal, you'll probably run into the same objections and treatment from others. But you do it anyway because it matters to you.
Crimson7
"Move halfway across the country."
"Take a weird, uncertain job."
"Write and publish a book, then do it again."
Yup. Checks out. Trying to do big/weird things confuses people, it scares them, and they'll try to hold you back with all the best of intentions, and sometimes not so good ones. I've seen it in my life.
It's saddening to hear the regret people have for not taking that step, especially if you hear it from a young age. Life is too short to not take some risks.
Dat 1 Dude
February 1, 2018 at 2:55 am	2 years ago
Perhaps someone liked the "Set-up, Build-up and Release" comment from Passerby
Worldwidedepp
I was presuming some act of sabotage from over-protective friend but boy I was not prepared for her being behind so many obstacles our heroine already has faced…
Alas, in a truly cathartic setup her own breakdown and facing own meanness is liberating for both of the girls involved – and Megumi now can proceed ahead with own life instead ob relying on being someones self-appointed guardian…
ewok40k
It was pretty bold of the series to show Megumi not only open up about her reasons for not wanting to see Kimari find her place in the world without her to rely on, but also open up about deliberately spreading malicious rumors about her and "Antarctica". To have Megumi go as far as to torpedo their friendship and cut off ties from Kimari before she left was way different than what I expected would go down.
Choya
January 31, 2018 at 12:33 pm	2 years ago
This show is filling up thr void that houseki no Kuni has left after the latter ended for the season.
I think in essence, Sora Yori is a coming of age show with adventure, comedy and friendship as the condiments. This episode caused some liquid tonflow out. You know, you can actually get life lessons from the various lines spoken by the characters themselves and they're more rounded than what they let themselves to be. With the Lawson girl being the most rounded and mature of them all.
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Ice cream… Seriously Stilts-nee chan??? Why no screen cap of the Merlion and The Esplanade skyline?! This might possibly be the second time that Singapore makes an appearance in an anime. First time being in PlaMemo.
I wonder what they'll be doing in sunny Singapore while on transit to Australia and I wonder how detailed they'll make Changi Airport to be. As a Singaporean I'm excited!
Velvet Scarlantina
They might just be connecting through while on the way to Australia. Wouldn't that be funny? No cap, and then no episode. Nyoro~n :3
Singapore was also featured in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (Stardust Crusaders)
Shiraishis reaction to this photo is worrying. As if she is total unable to enjoy live. Her lack of friends is maybe not only caused by the policy of her mother, but has maybe also roots in her personality.
Enan84
February 1, 2018 at 1:21 pm	2 years ago
I wouldn't go writing her off like that. Personality is mutable. More than that, even if she isn't excited by something wild and crazy, that doesn't mean she can't enjoy life. There's far more to life than only that.
Ok maybe she is too introverted to be excited by something wild and crazy, but still this is not the first time she reacts very negatively to others. There is something in the bush.
Nah, I think the reaction was more of "I'm so glad I wasn't there to embarrass myself".
While this isn't the focus of this episode, I would like to show my appreciation for the lawson girl, Hinata. She is a great support character that is pretty unique — a street smart character which also served very well as the spokeperson for viewer's mind. She also had a great chemistry with everyone, push the story and atmosphere when it's stale, and know when to retreat a bit into the background to give another character a spotlight (while spawning some golden tsukkomis or self quotes). As a bonus, in my eye she's also a very attractive girl.
Mari is also a great main character tho, due to her ability to become "sponge" who able to learn and react very fast from her surroundings, along with having a great heart inside. Not really a fan of Shirase in the beginning, but her "gap" changed her into a fun and likeable character. Yuzuki is still pretty much a semi outsider due to her nature, but I expect that it will change a lot when they spend more time together.
Zeroyuki92
Agreed on Hinata, and everyone! The cast has such great balance. I'm hoping we'll see more of how Yuzuki will fit into that in the coming episodes.
Also, did you see these "Little seed Flowers" on their Heads in the ED? I bet its symbolic of grown into Adults
from an tiny little flower into an full bloom flower.. Thats life
forgot the main thing of my comment…
Ep 05:
I like how they solved the "problem" with our "since kindergarten actor".. The girls know when she put her Actor mask up and be herself
And she are helping her out when she are having "stage fright" panic attack. She is really an Pro and partner.. and on a very good way to become (perhaps already is) an friend
The "matured" girl know so much.. is she really only 16?
Also true friendship was tested.. but in an other way i was expecting
did i mention i like this show? the way the act on screen and the voice actors inside our "ears"? the siblings Video and Audio create an perfect harmony inside my mind and burn deep
i like it, please continue.. but i could write this on every episode.. keep the good work
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Staffmark Group announced that Stacey Lane, executive VP of field operations, and Jennifer Prospero, CFO, have been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list.
Cincinnati, OH, November 18, 2019 – Staffmark Group announced that Stacey Lane, executive VP of field operations, and Jennifer Prospero, CFO, have been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list. SIA first launched the list in 2015 to celebrate the most influential women in staffing. Today, the list includes a mix of female leaders, from CEOs and entrepreneurs to division heads, technologists and attorneys.
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Staffmark Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and has been providing outstanding service for over 40 years. A proud member of RGF Staffing, Staffmark Group operates in over 400 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and master service provider (MSP). To find out more about Staffmark Group, visit staffmarkgroup.com.
About RGF Staffing
RGF Staffing is a leading global HR services provider with activities in Asia Pacific, Europe, Japan and North America. Every day more than 300,000 people work for businesses and institutions via the RGF Staffing network. The organization has approximately 20,000 employees and recorded revenue of $ 12 billion in 2018. The brand portfolio comprises the main brands Advantage Resourcing, Bright Plus, Chandler Macleod, Peoplebank, Recruit Staffing, Secretary Plus, Solvus, Staffmark, Staff Service, Start People, The CSI Companies, Unique and USG Professionals. RGF Staffing is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. and headquartered in the Dutch city of Almere. For further information please visit www.rgfstaffing.com.
01 Oct 2019 - Advantage xPO Recognized on the HRO Today Baker's Dozen for RPO
The annual HRO Today Baker's Dozen rankings are based solely on customer satisfaction survey feedback from buyers of RPO services.
Advantage xPO Recognized on the HRO Today Baker's Dozen for RPO
Chicago, Illinois October 1, 2019 – Advantage xPO, the workforce solutions division of Staffmark Group, has been ranked in HRO Today's 2019 Baker's Dozen for overall customer satisfaction for Midsize Deal RPO. Midsize Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) programs are designed for organizations hiring between 500 and 1,000 employees annually.
"We are excited to receive this recognition. Results like this, based on feedback from our client's, are extremely satisfying for our entire team," said Joshua Smith, senior vice president of Advantage xPO.
The annual HRO Today Baker's Dozen rankings are based solely on customer satisfaction survey feedback from buyers of RPO services. RPO providers were rated on three dimensions – quality of service, breadth of service, and size of the deal – by the magazine's proprietary ranking algorithm.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is a scalable talent acquisition program designed to assist company's quickly and efficiently hire for large quantities or continued need staff positions. Services included in an RPO program range from candidate sourcing through onboarding and new hire care.
Earlier in 2019, Advantage xPO was named to HRO Today Baker's Dozen for Managed Service Providers (MSP) for the 10th consecutive year.
About Advantage xPO
Advantage xPO® represents the workforce solutions division of the Staffmark Group. Delivering customized, strategic staffing solutions to clients across a variety of industries, Advantage xPO is recognized as a leading player within the Managed Services Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Business Process Outsourcing markets. It has a solid reputation for pioneering leading-edge approaches to complex staffing initiatives. To learn more about our integrated approach to strategic workforce management, please visit us at www.advantagexpo.com
Staffmark Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and has been providing outstanding service for over 40 years. A proud member of Recruit Global Staffing, Staffmark Group operates in over 400 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and master service provider (MSP). To find out more about Staffmark Group, visit staffmarkgroup.com.
About Recruit Global Staffing
Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark are proud members of Recruit Global Staffing, a leading global HR services provider. Every day more than 400,000 people are employed through the network of Recruit Global Staffing at companies and institutions across the world. The organization has approximately 20,000 employees and recorded revenue of $ 12 billion in 2018. For more information on Recruit Global Staffing, please visit www.recruitglobalstaffing.com.
25 Jul 2019 - SIA Recognizes Staffmark Group's Joshua Smith in Staffing's 40 Under 40
Staffmark Group is pleased to announce that Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has named their senior vice president, Joshua Smith, to the 2019 40 Under 40 list.
Cincinnati, Ohio July 25, 2019 – Staffmark Group is pleased to announce that Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has named their senior vice president, Joshua Smith, to the 2019 40 Under 40 list. The list, now in its third year, recognizes rising stars in workforce solutions who are moving the industry forward.
Smith is senior vice president of Advantage xPO, a member of Staffmark Group. Smith's career progression is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He began his career with Staffmark Group in a temporary contract role for their Pro Staff brand. When that assignment ended, he was offered a full-time position as a talent manager. A little over a decade and multiple promotions later, Smith was chosen to lead Staffmark Group's Advantage xPO operating company. Since then, Smith has secured several new contracts, including expansion into the education and financial sectors.
"We are thrilled that Joshua has received this recognition from Staffing Industry Analysts," said Geno Cutolo, CEO of Staffmark Group. "We've set some audacious goals for Advantage xPO to innovate and grow, and with Joshua's leadership, I am confident this team will crush every objective."
SIA's 2019 40 Under 40 list includes individuals from a variety of industry segments who are making an impact with their strategic vision and motivation to grow their team, companies, and the industry. The list is not a ranking, but a recognition of dedicated professionals in companies operating in the United States who drive progress and generate value. The list will also be included in the July/August 2019 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.
Advantage xPO represents the workforce solutions division of the Staffmark Group. Delivering customized, strategic staffing solutions to clients across a variety of industries, Advantage xPO is recognized as a leading player within the Managed Services Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Business Process Outsourcing markets. It has a solid reputation for pioneering leading-edge approaches to complex staffing initiatives. To learn more about our integrated approach to strategic workforce management, please visit us at www.advantagexpo.com.
About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA's independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.
Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England.
07 May 2019 - Advantage xPO Recognized on the HRO Today Baker's Dozen for 10th Consecutive Year
The annual HRO Today Baker's Dozen rankings are based solely on customer satisfaction survey feedback from buyers of MSP services.
Chicago, Illinois May 7, 2019 – Advantage xPO, the workforce solutions division of Staffmark Group, has been ranked in HRO Today's 2019 Baker's Dozen for overall customer satisfaction for Managed Service Providers (MSP). This is the tenth consecutive year that Advantage xPO has achieved this recognition.
"When your clients rank your company among the best, it is a great accomplishment. When your clients rank your company to the Baker's Dozen List for ten consecutive years, as they have for Advantage xPO, it shows just how committed Advantage xPO is to providing quality MSP solutions each-and-every day," commented Elliot Clark, CEO SharedXpertise.
The annual HRO Today Baker's Dozen rankings are based solely on customer satisfaction survey feedback from buyers of MSP services. MSP providers were rated on three dimensions – quality of service, breadth of service, and size of the deal – by the magazine's proprietary ranking algorithm.
"We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition once again a result of our client's feedback," said Joshua Smith, senior vice president of Advantage xPO. "Our team will continue to develop valued partnerships through outstanding solutions."
Advantage xPO® represents the workforce solutions division of the Staffmark Group. Delivering customized, strategic staffing solutions to clients across a variety of industries, Advantage xPO is recognized as a leading player within the Managed Services Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Business Process Outsourcing markets. It has a solid reputation for pioneering leading-edge approaches to complex staffing initiatives. To learn more about our integrated approach to strategic workforce management, please visit us at www.advantagexpo.com.
Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark are proud members of Recruit Global Staffing, a leading global HR services provider. Every day more than 400,000 people are employed through the network of Recruit Global Staffing at companies and institutions across the world. The organization has approximately 20,000 employees and recorded revenue of $ 12.2 billion in 2017. For more information on Recruit Global Staffing, please visit www.recruitglobalstaffing.com.
19 Feb 2019 - Two Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark Executives Named to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2019 Staffing 100 List
CEO Geno Cutolo and CFO Jennifer Prospero are named to SIA's 2019 Staffing 100 list.
Cincinnati, OH, February 19, 2019 – Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark are pleased to announce that Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has once again named CEO Geno Cutolo and CFO Jennifer Prospero to their 2019 Staffing 100 list. This is Cutolo's third consecutive year to be named to this prestigious list and Prospero's second.
The annual list, now in its eighth year, recognizes those who have made notable contributions to the staffing industry. SIA selects individuals with a proven reputation for creating new models of work, driving efficiencies, influencing legislation, and introducing technologies. As SIA states, "They are the face of our industry."
"The 2019 Staffing 100 North America stand out as leaders, executives and visionaries and for their significant commitment to empowering people. From job-seekers and internal talent to partners and stakeholders across the ecosystem, the Staffing 100 honorees understand that people helping people is both a competitive advantage and a way to advance the world of work for all," said Subadhra Sriram, editor and publisher, Media Products, SIA. "Congratulations to those individuals named to this year's list for their achievements and contributions and for making it, ultimately, about people."
About Advantage Resourcing Group
Advantage Resourcing Group is a proud member of Recruit Global Staffing. Advantage Resourcing Group provides services that include contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Master Service Provider (MSP). The Advantage Resourcing Group are leaders in providing talent in design, engineering, information technology, finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, skilled trades, clerical and light industrial skill sets. For more information, visit www.advantageresourcinggroup.com.
About Staffmark
Staffmark is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and has been providing outstanding service for over 40 years. The company operates over 280 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines. In 2011, Staffmark became a part of Recruit Co., Ltd. To find out more about Staffmark, visit staffmark.com.
07 Feb 2019 - Advantage Resourcing Wins ClearlyRated's 2019 Best of Staffing® Client Diamond and Talent Awards
Advantage Resourcing, a leading employment agency, announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and placed talent. This is Advantage Resourcing's seventh consecutive year to win the Best of Staffing Client Award
Cincinnati, OH, February 7, 2019 – Advantage Resourcing, a leading employment agency, announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and placed talent. This is Advantage Resourcing's seventh consecutive year to win the Best of Staffing Client Award. And, as a result, Advantage Resourcing once again received the Diamond Award, a distinction given to agencies that have won the award for five or more years in a row.
Less than 2 percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada have earned the Best of Staffing Award for service excellence. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder and Indeed, the awards are based entirely on ratings provided by clients and talent. Clients of winning agencies are 2.2 times more likely to be completely satisfied, and job seekers who work with winning agencies are 1.7 times more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies.
"We are honored to be recognized among the Best of Staffing for our exemplary scores in client and talent satisfaction," said Geno Cutolo, CEO and president of Advantage Resourcing. "Our company vision is to change the world – one person, one job, one community at a time. Receiving this award shows that we are indeed making a positive impact. And it inspires us to continue to work hard for our clients, employees, and communities."
All of Advantage Resourcing's office locations offer the same high level of award-winning service. Candidates looking for a job or companies seeking employees can visit www.Advantage Resourcing.com for more information.
About Advantage Resourcing
Advantage Resourcing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo Japan, specializing in multiple human capital management services including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, and on-site staffing management services in the U.S. Advantage Resourcing is a group of Hire Thinking™, industry pioneers providing innovative workforce solutions for Automotive, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Professional and Supply Chain clients and candidates. Through the proper alignment of talent and companies, we create opportunity. For more information about Advantage Resourcing® please visit us at www.advantageresourcing.com.
About ClearlyRated
ClearlyRated (formerly known as Inavero) administers more staffing agency client and talent satisfaction surveys than any other firm in the world, reporting on more than 1.2 million satisfaction surveys from staffing agency clients and job seekers each year. Committed to delivering ongoing value to the industry, ClearlyRated is proud to serve as the American Staffing Association's exclusive service quality partner. Learn more at ClearlyRated.com/Solutions
About Best of Staffing
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on ClearlyRated.com – an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms – based exclusively on validated client and candidate ratings and testimonials.
01 Jan 2019 - Forrest Wagner Promoted to CIO
Geno Cutolo, CEO and president of Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark, has announced that, effective today, Forrest Wagner has been promoted to chief information officer (CIO) for North America.
Cincinnati, OH, January 1, 2019 – Geno Cutolo, CEO and president of Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark, has announced that, effective today, Forrest Wagner has been promoted to chief information officer (CIO) for North America. As CIO, Wagner will provide leadership in building and supporting the company's technology infrastructure, applications, and business processes in support of recruiting and staffing. Wagner will continue to work closely with Michael Whitmer, global CIO of the parent company, Recruit Global Staffing.
A native of Indiana, Wagner began his career as an environmental system engineer in 1995 and quickly transitioned into information technology. Wagner joined Staffmark in 2003 as a programmer and has since received a stream of promotions of increasing scope and responsibility. He has over 21 years of experience in information technology ranging from web design, custom application development, database design, infrastructure maintenance and support, and project management.
In addition to his technical abilities, Wagner consistently provides exceptional customer service and leadership. He has successfully managed large remote and on-site teams while balancing multiple projects and tasks.
"Forrest has exciting plans in place to ensure that we have industry-leading technology and enhanced solutions for our teams, clients, and talent," said Cutolo. "His ideas to stay on the cutting edge, disrupt our industry, and strengthen delivery of the business fundamentals are certain to improve our business."
Advantage Resourcing Group and its affiliated sister company Staffmark are proud members of Recruit Global Staffing. The Advantage Resourcing Group provides services that include contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Master Service Provider (MSP) in the U.S. and UK. Advantage Resourcing Group are leaders in providing talent in design and engineering, information technology, finance, accounting, human resources, marketing, skilled trades, clerical and light industrial skill sets. For more information, please visit www.advantageresourcinggroup.com.
Staffmark is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and has been providing outstanding service for over 40 years. The company operates over 280 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines. In 2011, Staffmark became a part of Recruit Co., Ltd. To find out more about Staffmark, please go to staffmark.com.
Advantage Resourcing and Staffmark are part of Recruit Global Staffing, a leading global HR services provider with activities in Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. Every day more than 400,000 employees work for businesses and institutions via the Recruit Global Staffing network. Recruit Global Staffing is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. For further information please visit www.recruitglobalstaffing.com.
01 Jan 2019 - Joshua Smith Promoted to Senior Vice President at Advantage xPO
Geno Cutolo, CEO and president of Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark, has announced that Joshua Smith has been promoted to senior vice president of Advantage xPO, an Advantage Resourcing Group company.
Cincinnati, OH, January 1, 2019 – Geno Cutolo, CEO and president of Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark, has announced that Joshua Smith has been promoted to senior vice president of Advantage xPO, an Advantage Resourcing Group company. Effective today, Smith will oversee the sales and delivery of MSP, RPO, and BPO client solutions in North America.
Smith joined Pro Staff, an Advantage Resourcing Group company, in 2004 as a temporary employee. After a three-month contract, he was offered a permanent role as a recruiter. Since then, he has held a variety of senior-level positions in both operations and sales. Most recently, he served in a leadership capacity for Atterro Workforce Solutions, where he led national sales and operations for contingent workforce, managed service, and recruitment process outsourcing solutions. His contributions led to eleven consecutive years of recognition.
"I have enjoyed Joshua's enthusiasm as he has led Atterro Workforce Solutions to deliver tailored client solutions and become the number one region in our combined companies," said Cutolo. "Joshua excels at creating innovative partnerships with clients. His vision for his new role with Advantage xPO is inspiring, and I am certain that he will continue to create many opportunities for our organization."
15 Nov 2018 - Jennifer Prospero, CFO of Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark, Named to "Global Power 150 Women in Staffing" List
Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark announced that its CFO, Jennifer Prospero, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) "Global Power 150 Women in Staffing" list.
Cincinnati, OH, November 15, 2018 – Advantage Resourcing Group, Inc and Staffmark announced that its CFO, Jennifer Prospero, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) "Global Power 150 Women in Staffing" list.
The list first launched in 2015 and featured 100 women across the globe. Due to the large number of nominations received in 2018, SIA opted to increase the list size. This year's Global Power 150 is comprised of 100 women from the Americas and 50 from other parts of the globe.
SIA reports that they created the list to honor women who are making a difference: "Women account for 58 percent of the American workforce, according to the US Department of Labor, but they are significantly outnumbered when it comes to leadership positions at top companies. Our industry is not that different. While women dominate the industry at the branch-office level, these numbers are not reflected in our C-suites. For instance, our 2018 Staffing 100 hovers at around 20 percent women."
"Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion. Everyone – all genders, ages, religions, identities, and experiences – is welcome and appreciated for who they are and what they do," said Geno Cutolo, CEO of Advantage Resourcing and Staffmark. "And Jenn is certainly appreciated for her contributions and accomplishments. This award is a testament to all that she has done to elevate the staffing industry, integrate our companies, and support our financial growth."
Prospero has 14 years of staffing industry experience and 23 years of finance and accounting experience. Since joining Staffmark in 2004, she has earned roles of increasing responsibility while simplifying processes, systems, and reporting. She recently played an integral role in the integration of two national staffing companies with multiple brands. Through this challenge, she has led the company to solid financial performance and growth.
Prospero credits her success to her team and believes in the power of employee engagement: "When we take care of our people, the results follow."
14 May 2018 - Advantage xPO Recognized on the HRO Today Baker's Dozen for Managed Service Providers Customer Satisfaction
Advantage xPO, the global workforce solutions division of Advantage Resourcing America Inc., is ranked fifth in HRO Today's 2018 MSP Baker's Dozen list.
Chicago, Illinois May 14, 2018 – Advantage xPO, the global workforce solutions division of the Advantage Resourcing Group, has been ranked fifth in HRO Today's 2018 Baker's Dozen for overall customer satisfaction for Managed Service Providers (MSP). This is the ninth consecutive year that Advantage xPO has achieved this recognition.
"Our team is proud to receive this recognition because it is a result of our client's impression of us and the partnerships we strive to develop," said Beth Roekle, President of Advantage xPO North America.
Advantage xPO® represents the workforce solutions division of the Advantage Resourcing Group. Delivering customized, strategic staffing solutions to global clients across a variety of industries, Advantage xPO is recognized as a leading player within the Managed Services Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Business Process Outsourcing markets. It has a solid reputation for pioneering leading-edge approaches to complex staffing initiatives. To learn more about our integrated approach to strategic workforce management, please visit us at www.advantagexpo.com
Advantage Resourcing Group and its affiliated sister company Staffmark are proud members of Recruit Global Staffing. The Advantage Resourcing Group provides services that include contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Master Service Provider (MSP) in the U.S. and UK. Advantage Resourcing Group are leaders in providing Talent in Design and Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Skilled Trades, Clerical and Light Industrial skill sets. For more information about, please visit us atwww.advantageresourcinggroup.com
Advantage Resourcing Group and Staffmark are proud members of Recruit Global Staffing, a leading global HR services provider. Every day more than 400,000 people are employed through the network of Recruit Global Staffing at companies and institutions across the world. The organisation has approximately 20,000 employees and recorded revenue of € 11.4 billion in 2016. For more information on Recruit Global Staffing, please visit www.recruitglobalstaffing.com.
15 Feb 2018 - ADVANTAGE RESOURCING WINS INAVERO'S 2018 BEST OF STAFFING® CLIENT DIAMOND AWARD
Advantage Resourcing, a leading provider of contingent, direct hire, and managed staffing services has earned Inavero's Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award after winning the Best of Staffing Client Award at least five years in a row for providing superior service to their clients.
Advantage Resourcing Wins Inavero's 2018 Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award
CINCINNATI, OH - 2/15/17 - Advantage Resourcing, a leading provider of contingent, direct hire, and managed staffing services has earned Inavero's Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award after winning the Best of Staffing Client Award at least five years in a row for providing superior service to their clients. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero's Best of Staffing Client Diamond winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. On average, clients of winning agencies are 2.3 times more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies.
Focused on helping companies find the right people for their job openings, Advantage Resourcing received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 68.2% of their clients, significantly higher than the industry's average of 32%. With fewer than 2% of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada earning the Best of Staffing Award, just 33% of the 2018 Best of Staffing winners earned the Diamond Award distinction. The winners of this award truly stand out for exceeding client expectations.
"We are proud and grateful for the response from our clients," said Advantage Resourcing President and CEO Geno Cutolo. "Our team is committed to making continuous improvements to ensure we are providing clients with outstanding customer support and staffing services."
"With a tight labor market and growing economy, finding the right recruiting partners is critical to success," said Inavero's CEO Eric Gregg. "Best of Staffing Diamond award winners provide consistently remarkable service to their clients and job candidates, and I couldn't be more proud to feature them on BestofStaffing.com."
Advantage Resourcing
Advantage Resourcing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo Japan, specializing in multiple human capital management services including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Master Service Provider (MSP) in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Advantage Resourcing is a group of Hire Thinking™, industry pioneers providing innovative workforce solutions for Automotive, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Professional and Supply Chain clients and candidates. Through the proper alignment of talent and companies, we create opportunity.
For more information about Advantage Resourcing visit www.advantageresourcing.com.
About Inavero
Inavero administers more staffing agency client and talent satisfaction surveys than any other firm in the world. Inavero's team reports on over 1.2 million satisfaction surveys from staffing agency clients and talent each year, and the company serves as the American Staffing Association's exclusive service quality partner.
About Inavero's Best of Staffing
Inavero's Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based completely on the ratings given to them by their clients and job candidates. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on BestofStaffing.com – an online resource for hiring professionals and job seekers to find the best staffing agencies to call when they are in need.
13 Feb 2018 - ADVANTAGE RESOURCING LAUNCHES JOB SEARCH APP
Advantage Resourcing announced the launch of their Job Search App, their first mobile application.
Cincinnati, OH, USA, February 13, 2018 – Advantage Resourcing announced the launch of their Job Search App, their first mobile application.
The Job Search App allows job seekers to search all of the career opportunities Advantage Resourcing has to offer by location or job title/keyword. If using location services on a smartphone, the app will automatically use the current location to provide job search results closest to the job seeker. The app allows job seekers to apply for jobs directly from their mobile device. Users can also look up the address for the closest Advantage Resourcing location.
"One of our most important goals is to make it easy to find a job. This app helps us connect candidates with great jobs and we are excited to offer this to job seekers," said Stacey Lane, executive vice president, field operations.
The Advantage Resourcing Job Search App is now available on Apple iTunes and Google Play.
Advantage Resourcing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo Japan, specializing in multiple human capital management services including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Master Service Provider (MSP) in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Advantage Resourcing is a group of Hire Thinking™, industry pioneers providing innovative workforce solutions for Automotive, Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Professional and Supply Chain clients and candidates. Through the proper alignment of talent and companies, we create opportunity. For more information about Advantage Resourcing® please visit us at: www.advantageresourcing.com.
06 Nov 2017 - IT & HR Executives Share Expertise at Staffing World 2017
Michael Whitmer, chief information officer, and Rachel Stevens, VP of talent management, each participated in a workshop to share valuable staffing information and strategies.
Executives from Staffmark and Advantage Resourcing, sister companies under Recruit Holdings, were proud to participate in ASA's Staffing World 2017, held in Chicago, IL at the end of October. Staffing World is the largest convention and expo in the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry.
Michael Whitmer, chief information officer, and Rachel Stevens, VP of talent management, each participated in a workshop to share valuable staffing information and strategies:
Engage Technology Disruptors or Get Left Behind
Whitmer facilitated a workshop on emerging technologies that are projected to change the staffing industry, including artificial intelligence, biometrics, and natural language processing. He shared insight and information to increase client loyalty, create more operational efficiency, provide talent faster, and improve service.
Women in Leadership—Managing Talent: How Strong Is Your Bench?
The ASA Women in Leadership Interest Group put together a panel of staffing executives who have excelled at identifying future leaders in their firm and creating successful succession plans. Stevens sat alongside two other panelists to share success stories and best practices surrounding the lifecycle of the employee, from high school and college internships, mentoring programs, the elimination of the annual performance review, and leadership development for high performers.
In addition to Whitmer and Stevens, a number of representatives from Staffmark and Advantage Resourcing attended the three-day event to learn, explore, and network with other industry professionals.
28 Jul 2017 - Advantage Resourcing Announces Executive Team Appointments
New COO and CFO Named
Norwood, MA, USA, July 28, 2017 – Geno Cutolo, Advantage Resourcing CEO, announced the expanding scope of current Chief Operating Officer at Staffmark, Yuichiro Miura to include Advantage Resourcing America, Inc. Both Advantage Resourcing and Staffmark are part of the Recruit Group, one of the largest HR companies in the world. Cutolo also assigned the Chief Financial Officer position with the same scope over both companies to Jennifer Prospero. Current Advantage Resourcing CFO, Reiki Muratake will transition to the strategic role of VP Corporate Development.
Before Staffmark, Miura was a Company Partner of the Recruit Group, where he was a member of the board of directors of three Recruit companies. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer for Recruit Staffing Co., Ltd., the largest staffing firm in Japan. Miura has more than 22 years of staffing experience with an emphasis on performance management and strategy development. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan.
Prospero has more than 23 years of finance and accounting experience and has been with Staffmark since 2004. She began her career at Staffmark as Controller before being promoted to Senior Vice President and Treasurer. She holds a BS degree in business administration from Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Staffmark is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States, and has been in business over 40 years. Recognized for its outstanding customer service, Staffmark has been named Best of Staffing for five years in a row. The company operates over 280 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines. In 2011, Staffmark became a part of the Recruit Group, one of the largest staffing firms in the world. To find out more about Staffmark, please go to staffmark.com.
About the Recruit Group
Founded in 1960, the Recruit Group creates and provides platforms that connect companies and consumers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the Group is operating a wide range of services, including HR technology, housing and real estate, bridal, travel, dining, beauty, recruitment advertisement, employment placement, staffing and others. The Group has more than 45,000 employees and operates in more than 60 countries. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.recruit-rgf.com/.
28 Jul 2017 - Advantage Resourcing Announces Changes in U.S. and UK Executive Leadership
Hitoshi Motohara, Advantage Resourcing Chairman, announced leadership changes in Advantage Resourcing U.S. and UK operations effective July 29, 2017.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA, July 28, 2017 – Hitoshi Motohara, Advantage Resourcing Chairman, announced leadership changes in Advantage Resourcing U.S. and UK operations effective July 29, 2017.
To better leverage synergies of Recruit Holdings owned U.S. based companies (Advantage Resourcing and Staffmark), Motohara has put both companies under one CEO. To accomplish this, the scope of Staffmark CEO, Geno Cutolo will now also include U.S. based Advantage Resourcing operations. The current leadership teams for Advantage Resourcing North America, Advantage xPO U.S. and Atterro will now report directly to Cutolo. Former Advantage Resourcing CEO, Toshio Oka, transitioned from Recruit to perform the CEO role during key transition years. Recognized as an industry leader, Oka's contributions were key to gains in both capability and efficiency.
The Advantage Resourcing divisions located in the United Kingdom will now be managed separately. Mike Brooksbank, the Managing Director of Advantage Resourcing UK. Advantage xPO UK, Crone Corkill, and Advantage Resourcing UK will now report to Deputy Chairman, Graeme Maude, who will continue his present responsibility of leading international staffing acquisition activities for Recruit Holdings Co, Ltd., as Managing Director of Developing International Staffing. Maude has over five years of leadership experience with Recruit and Advantage Resourcing companies and has previously served as Managing Director of Advantage Resourcing UK Staffing
For more information about Advantage Resourcing® please visit us at: www.advantageresourcing.com.
Staffmark is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States, and has been in business over 40 years. Recognized for its outstanding customer service, Staffmark has been named Best of Staffing for six years in a row. The company operates over 280 locations, providing staffing solutions across a comprehensive range of disciplines. Staffmark is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., one of the largest staffing firms in the world.
To find out more about Staffmark, please go to staffmark.com.
About Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1960, the Recruit Group creates and provides platforms that connect companies and consumers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the Group is operating a wide range of services, including staffing, employment placement, HR technology, housing and real estate, bridal, travel, dining, beauty, recruitment advertisement, and others. The Group has more than 45,000 employees and operates in more than 60 countries.
For more information on Recruit, please visit http://www.recruit-rgf.com.
23 May 2017 - Advantage Resourcing Among Forbes Top 10 Best Professional Search Firms
Advantage Resourcing is proud to be ranked as one of the top ten professional search firms in the U.S. according to Forbes. The list, released May 8, 2017, ranks Advantage Resourcing North America at number eight.
ADVANTAGE RESOURCING AMONG FORBES TOP 10 BEST PROFESSIONAL SEARCH FIRMS
NORWOOD, MA – May 23, 2017 – Advantage Resourcing is proud to be ranked as one of the top ten professional search firms in the U.S. according to Forbes. The list, released May 8, 2017, ranks Advantage Resourcing North America at number eight.
Forbes, working with analytics firm Statista, compiles the top scoring list of "America's Best Professional Search Firms" from online surveys. The surveys were collected from HR managers, job search candidates, placed employees and external recruiters (peer review). HR managers, candidates and employees were required to have had experience with recruitment firms in the last three years.
President of Advantage Resourcing North America, Doug Dandurand, is honored by this recognition. "Anytime the people you represent and your peers think enough of you to be recognized in this way; it is humbling. This is a great acknowledgment of the incredible work being done by our team to create opportunities for everyone we encounter. We are all very proud of this."
The Forbes ranking marks the third time in 2017 that Advantage Resourcing has been recognized as a leader in the Staffing Industry. Earlier this year Advantage Resourcing was named to Inavero's Best of Staffing – Client list for the fifth consecutive year and to the Best of Staffing – Talent list.
To view the complete Forbes list visit https://www.forbes.com/best-professional-recruiting-firms/list/#tab:overall
Founded in 1960, Recruit is a leading information services and human resources company in Japan. Through a wide range of services, the Recruit Group is focused on a variety of areas, including recruitment advertisement, employment placement, staffing, education, housing and real estate, bridal, travel, dining, beauty, automobiles and others. The Recruit Group has more than 38,000 employees and operates all over the world.
For more information on Recruit, please visit http://www.recruit-rgf.com/.
11 May 2017 - Advantage xPO named to HRO TODAY'S MSP Baker`s Dozen list for the eighth consecutive year
Advantage xPO, the global workforce solutions division of Advantage Resourcing America Inc., was ranked seventh in HRO Today's 2017 MSP Baker's Dozen list.
CHICAGO, IL – May 11, 2017 – Advantage xPO, the global workforce solutions division of Advantage Resourcing America Inc., was ranked seventh in HRO Today's 2017 MSP Baker's Dozen list. The annual rankings were based on customer satisfaction survey results. MSP providers were rated on three dimensions – quality of service, breadth of service, and size of deal – by the magazine's proprietary ranking algorithm.
"Advantage xPO is honored to be named to the Baker's Dozen MSP list for the eighth consecutive year," said Beth Roekle, President of Advantage xPO North America. "We are proud that our work ethic as a team continues to show our focus on customer service and exceeding our clients' expectations."
For more information on Advantage xPO's leading MSP solutions, please visit us online at www.advantagexpo.com.
Advantage xPO® represents the workforce solutions division of Advantage Resourcing. Delivering customized, strategic staffing solutions to global clients across a variety of industries, Advantage xPO is recognized as a leading player within the Managed Services Provider (MSP), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Business Process Outsourcing markets. It has a solid reputation for pioneering leading-edge approaches to complex staffing initiatives. To learn more about our integrated approach to strategic workforce management, please visit us at www.advantagexpo.com
About Advantage Resourcing, Inc.
Advantage Resourcing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo Japan, specializing in multiple human capital management services including contingent staffing, direct/permanent hire, on-site staffing management services, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Master Service Provider (MSP) in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Advantage is a leader in providing talent in Design and Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, Skilled Trades, Clerical and Light Industrial skill sets. For more information about Advantage Resourcing® please visit us at: www.advantageresourcing.com
Founded in 1960, Recruit is a leading information services and human resources company in Japan. Through a wide range of services, the Recruit Group is focused on a variety of areas, including recruitment advertisement, employment placement, staffing, education, housing and real estate, bridal, travel, dining, beauty, automobiles and others. The Recruit Group has more than 38,000 employees and operates all over the world. For more information on Recruit, please visit http://www.recruit-rgf.com/.
08 May 2017 - Kristina Hayden Promoted to Senior Regional Vice Preident
Doug Dandurand, President of Advantage Resourcing North America has announced that Kristina Hayden has been promoted to Senior Regional Vice President.
NORWOOD, MA – May 8, 2017 – Doug Dandurand, President of Advantage Resourcing North America has announced that Kristina Hayden has been promoted to Senior Regional Vice President. In addition to her current responsibilities managing Advantage Resourcing's West Commercial division in California and Colorado, Kristina will be responsible for expanding her geographic scope to include opportunities in Nevada and Utah.
Kristina joined Advantage Resourcing in 2010. During her time with the Advantage, Kristina has demonstrated outstanding leadership; guiding her region through strategic improvements that included both structural and operational change management. The result of these changes has created expanding, high-value relationships with both our clients and our Talent.
21 Mar 2017 - Tom Hoffman Promoted to Regional Vice President
Doug Dandurand, President of Advantage Resourcing North America, has announced that Tom Hoffman has been promoted to Regional Vice President.
TOM HOFFMAN PROMOTED TO REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
NORWOOD, MA – March 21, 2017 – Doug Dandurand, President of Advantage Resourcing North America, has announced that Tom Hoffman has been promoted to Regional Vice President. In addition to his current responsibilities managing Advantage Resourcing's West Technical division, Tom will be responsible for the North Central Commercial Staffing division currently covering Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Tom has over 25 years of successful leadership experience in a variety of staffing verticals, including managing branches throughout the United States and Asia. In his current role, Tom has lead his team to consistent year-over-year success. This success includes the expansion both Technical and Commercial Staffing Divisions in key markets.
22 Feb 2017 - Advantage Resourcing CEO Toshio Oka Named to Staffing Industry Analysts' "Staffing 100 North America" List
Staffing Industry Analysts selects individuals with a proven reputation for healthy competition and pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
Advantage Resourcing CEO Toshio Oka Named to Staffing Industry Analysts' "Staffing 100 North America" List
NORWOOD, MA - 2/22/17 - Advantage Resourcing is pleased to announce that CEO, Toshio Oka has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2017 "Staffing 100 North America" list.
Staffing Industry Analysts selects individuals with a proven reputation for healthy competition and pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation. They look for leaders who "inspire others, including customers to go beyond traditional models of staffing."
"We are glad to see Toshio Oka recognized for his dedication to quality and contribution to our industry," said Doug Dandurand, President of Advantage Resourcing North America. "He is a balanced leader, making sure our solutions are best for clients, talent, staff and our community."
This is the third year in a row that Toshio has been recognized on the Top 100 list. This shows consistency to quality and meaningful service delivery. In other recent news, Advantage Resourcing received Innavero's 2017 Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award and it's RPO and MSP services company, Advantage xPO, was named to HRO's Baker Dozen for the fifth consecutive year.
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With commencement fast approaching, follow along on Courtney Ward's journey to commencement on Snapchat, @radfordu_snaps.
Three years ago, after her first campus tour, Courtney Ward had a list of reasons to make Radford University her new home. Impressed by the beautiful College of Business and Economics building, Kyle Hall, that sits atop a hill overlooking campus, Courtney sensed that Radford's intimate setting was the perfect fit.
"I liked how it was a mid-sized school. I knew that the classroom sizes would be smaller, which would allow me to have closer relationships with my professors," explains Ward.
Sparked by an interest in marketing at a young age, Ward enrolled in several marketing classes throughout high school and quickly realized her curiosity for the subject. Unsure if her passion for marketing would survive in college, Ward also enrolled in Radford's creativity and innovation course during her freshman year.
Throughout her time at Radford, Ward has worn many hats and has participated in a wide array of activities. During her freshman year she was recognized by Radford's Honors Academy as the Honor's Scholar of the Year Representative. Her strong work ethic and academic excellence has been proven by her acceptance into Beta Gamma Sigma, the highest honor and recognition that business students who attend an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited university can achieve worldwide.
When reflecting on her collegiate career, Ward cites her most memorable experience as her time and involvement with Radford's Honors Academy.
With commencement right around the corner, Ward is confident that her time at Radford has fully prepared her to thrive in the business world where she hopes to work in digital advertising and social media.


Records of public Institutions, private archives of leading personalities, photographic and audiovisual archives.
Hours: 9 - 19, Sat 9 - 13; Sundays, holidays and August closed. Admission free.
Study center for the general catalogue of the renowned artist, whose sculptures and prints are on display.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30 - 14. Admission free.
Theatrical costumes, texts, scene and stage sketches. Famous library with over 40,000 volumes.
Hours: 9 - 13.30, Sat and holidays closed. Admission free.
Original drawings, watercolors, diaries, and letters.
Books, furnishings, and personal articles of the great Sicilian writer.
Istituto di Studi Pirandelliani, Via Bosio 13/b - 15 - phone 06 44 29 18 53.
Hour: Tue - Fri / 9 - 13. Advance booking recommended. Admission free.
In the house where De Chirico lived from 1948 on, paintings, terracotta articles, plaster casts and artist's tools are on display.
Hours: by appointment Tue-Sat 10 - 13, Sun and Mon closed. Open the 1st Sunday of every month.
The cemetery consists of five chapels, whose walls are completely decorated with skeletal remains of 4.000 thousand capuchin friars who died between 1528 and 1870.
Chiesa di S. Maria della Concezione - Via Vittorio Veneto 27 - phone 06 48 71 185 - fax 06 42 00 09 54 Hours: 9-12 / 15-18 Admission: offering.
Explora is the first museum of Rome especially aimed at children who are allowed to touch and play with everything on display.
Autograph documents and memoirs concerning the English Romantic Poets Keats, Shelley and Byron.
140 period carriages from the Apolloni collection together with stagecoaches, mail-coaches, and harnesses.
The lovely house features an exhibition of high fashion from the 1950's to 90's and collections of art objects by important 20th century artists.
Hours: Tue-Sun 9 - 19, Mon closed. Admission free.
A studio of great masters, including Canova, with archives of great historic-artistic importance.
Hours: 10 - 13 / 15 - 19.30, Mon Sun and holidays closed. Advance booking recommended.
Around 250 wax statues of famous persons, many of whom are presented in faithfully reconstructed settings.
The collection illustrate the history of crime and criminology with section devoted to torture, capital punishment, criminal anthropology and the history of modern prisons.
Hours: Tue-Sat 9 - 13, Tue and Thu also 14.30 - 18.30, Mon and holidays closed.
Contains sculptures by the recently deceased artist.
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 - 13, Sat and Sun closed.
The house, designed in 1925 by the sculptor himself, holds sculptures, paintings and drawings.
Curios of international filmmaking: cameras, projectors, posters etc. An important collection of Italian silent films.
and Saturday 17 (Italian). Other languages only by appointment.
Reproduction of scenes and special effects from horror and fantasy films.
Collection of Christian epigraphs and tombstones. Worthy of note are 42 medallions of the Popes, transferred to the museum after the Basilica fire of 1823.
Hours: 9 - 13/15 - 18, Sun closed. Admission free.
The collection includes 255 musical instruments. Noteworthy the Stradivari violin of 1690.
Hours: 11-18; Wed closed. Admission free.
Memoirs of the historic theatre (1732), scenery, documents, photographs.
Housed in the convent where the poet died, it contains ancient editions of his works and other memoirs.
Only groups by appointment. Admission free.
At Palazzo Primoli, in what was once the house of the famous scholar, a collection of over 1,200 objects: furniture, paintings, sculptures, and more.
Hours: Tue-Sun 9 - 13 and 14.30 - 18.30, Mon 14.30 - 18.30. Entrance every hour.
Utensils and objects documenting the history of pasta, from the Etruscan to the present day.
An exhibition of manger scene and figurines of historic value: more than three thousand pieces show the interpretation and setting of the Nativity scene in Italy and all over the World.
from December 24 through January 6, weekdays 16 - 20, Sunday and holidays 10 - 13/16 - 20.
The museum shows the history of Rome's fire-fighting service, starting from the age of Emperor Augustus till nowadays. Pictures, video, experiments with special optical and sound effects.
Hours: 9.30 - 12.30/ 16.30 - 19.30, Mon morning closed. Admission free.
Traces of fire left by the souls in Purgatory on cloths, wood tablets and breviaries.
Hours: 7 - 11 / 16.30 - 19, Sun closed.