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Hiring a Recruiting Firm Can Actually Save You Money!

Hiring a Recruiting Firm Can Actually Save You Money!!!!     If you’re a small business owner, franchisee, or hiring manager you might question if you need an outside recruiting resource to fill your job vacancies or expand your talent pool.    Working with a recruiting firm like Patrice & […]

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They’re Calling the April Labor Numbers “a Standstill” but Emerging Trends Make Recruiters All the More Critical

They’re Calling the April Labor Numbers “a Standstill” but Emerging Trends Make Recruiters All the More Critical       April showed stagnant hiring in general with a few bright spots in some sectors like healthcare. Hospitality stayed flat—we’re seeing that at Patrice &Associates. In Canada, the picture was similar. […]

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A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal

A Tight Labor Market: The New Normal     The tightening labor market of 2024 presents a complex set of challenges for business owners, from a shrinking labor force to the increasing prevalence of counteroffers.  – Brian Miller, CEO Patrice & Associates    The labor market has experienced unexpected shifts […]

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Navigating Today’s Labor Market

Navigating the labor market is tough. Here are the strategies needed to attract and retain talent.     The evolving labor market of 2024 introduces a myriad of obstacles for entrepreneurs, including a shrinking workforce due to demographic shifts and the growing occurrence of counteroffers. Over the past few years, […]

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Why a Patrice & Associates Franchise Makes a Great Family Business

Why a Patrice & Associates Franchise Makes a Great Family Business   A unique combination of professional growth opportunities and a family-oriented approach makes Patrice & Associates an attractive proposition for franchisees who seek to make their mark in the business world while preserving and strengthening their bond with loved […]

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The Numbers Continue to Outpace Expectations “Groundhog Day” Style

The March jobs report says Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice & Associates Staffing & Recruiting continues to confound analysts who consistently underestimate the resilience of the business community. Once again, analysts underestimated the labor numbers, and the market charged right past them. It’s been a “Groundhog Day” pattern for months […]

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Vetted Biz: Executive Recruiting Excellence with Patrice & Associates

The recent podcast interview takes a deep dive into Patrice & Associates’ core values, business model, and the key factors contributing to the success of its franchisees. In a recent podcast interview with Vetted Biz, Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice & Associates, and retired Army veteran and franchisee Kenneth Lacy shared valuable insights into the […]

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Why Patrice & Associates is a Scalable Franchise Opportunity for Sales Experts and Recruiters

  Patrice & Associates offers a proven business model, low start-up costs and the flexibility to build an enterprise, all while capitalizing on the skills that have driven recruiters’ careers thus far. Patrice & Associates, the recruiting franchise that helps thousands of managerial and executive level candidates every year find rewarding jobs […]

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From Hospitality Royalty to Franchise Trailblazer: A Franchisee’s Journey to Business Ownership with Patrice & Associates

  For former resort president Brian Czarnecki, franchising with Patrice & Associates combines his passion for hospitality and career mentorship while feeding his entrepreneurial desires.   In the world of career pivots, Brian Czarnecki‘s journey stands out as a testament to serendipity and strategic decision-making. Having spent 27 years in the […]

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Working with James Schwinghammer has been a warm and welcoming experience especially compared to other bigger talent recruiting agencies I've worked with.

James at Patrice and Associates was not transactional based - he really took the time to listen to learn about you, your company, and the type of individual you're seeking. This was immediately apparent in my working relationship with James. The beginning was a process in which we became acquainted, James listened to the type of person I am, what I'm trying to do with my business, and took all that in consideration when I told him the type of person I was looking for. Recruiting agencies will often look for that experience within a candidate, but James went above and beyond to not only find someone with the right experience but also someone with the right attitude and cultural mix with ours. It's almost like a match making service! Alex Lu
Working with James Schwinghammer has been a warm and welcoming experience!

James was a true professional! 

From to the first time we spoke, he knew the right questions to ask to help me refine my presentation.  He kept me informed every step of the way of my interview process and followed up after my employment started.  He deserves all my thanks.
Jeremy Slade

Recruitment Experts are the Best Coaches!

I would like to thank Patrice & Associates for their dedication in finding me a new career opportunity! I had the pleasure of working with James Schwinghammer and would highly recommend any one looking for a new start to work along side of him finding the perfect fit. He was willing to assist in any resume adjustments or creating a new one, but the most important thing to me was him listening to my interests, concerns and staying dedicated to finding a good fit for me. I was very happy to work with this team and would suggest you can give them a call to start a new adventure! - Joseph Lee   Patrice & Associates can help improve your interviewing skills

Recruiters can change your life.

I worked with James Schwinghammer on my job search that eventually landed me at Mellow Mushroom. James was fantastic to work with.  He always was in contact and very much a huge support. While I understand the companies pay James and he works for them to fill their need but he made it feel like he was working for me the entire time.  He was just awesome!!! Thanks, Scott Gerlach
"James made me feel like he was ONLY working with me"

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