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Nashville’s Hospitality Industry Job Market Balancing Out With Diverse Candidate Pool.

Nashville’s hospitality industry job market starts balancing out with diverse candidate pool. Nashville’s $9.97 billion tourism industry relies heavily on a strong hospitality sector. MARTIN B. CHERRY | NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL By Julia Masters – Reporter, Nashville Business Journal Dec 8, 2023   It’s hard to find an industry hit […]

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Job Numbers Suggest Economic Cool Down or Just a Sign of the Season

This month’s job report could be tied to a desired economic cool down or just a sign of the season. For months now, the Fed has been steadily raising interest rates to lever down inflation and ease the economy into a soft landing rather than a full recession. Conscious Capital […]

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Job Numbers Normalizing, but Don’t Expect an “Employer’s Market” Anytime Soon

The recent job numbers may have surprised Wall Street and even some jobs report watchers who thought the September numbers would be half what they were. Understandable if those predictions were based on industry surveys and the steady increase in interest rates designed to slow the economy and scare away […]

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It’s a Competitive World Out There Landing Top Talent Says Brian Miller, Patrice & Associates CEO

Hours before many Americans took off for the long Labor Day weekend, Summer’s final hurrah, the labor powers-that-be released the August labor reports. As usual, some took the numbers as caution signs for the economy and others as positive. Conscious Capital Growth business accelerator asked Patrice & Associates CEO Brian […]

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Patrice & Associates CEO, Brian Miller, Talks Labor Numbers and More

According to new data released by the Labor Department, U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June despite inflation, high interest rates and a looming recession. Brian Miller, CEO of Patrice & Associates, a leading recruitment firm franchise, shared his insights on what these numbers mean for the current job market, as well as […]

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Staffing and Recruiting in a Recession.

Over the last 100 years, the United States has gone through many recessions, some longer than others. The one that sticks out the most is probably the great recession from 2007-2009 when the mortgage bubble burst. We also experienced a short recession with the recent pandemic. With interest rates rising, […]

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Recruiting During the Rollercoaster Economy!

The restaurant industry is going through a serious roller coaster! Between potential labor challenges brewing in CA and staffing issues throughout the country, there is much to think about. Consumers are consuming again at a rapid rate. Bars and restaurants are packed, and summer travel was in full swing. Patrice […]

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What sets Patrice & Associates apart from the competition?

Technology advancements have improved almost every aspect of our lives, from instant access to information, consumers buying products with ease, and businesses connecting globally. It’s safe to say we live in a technology driven world. In many aspects, technology has improved the process of connecting great talent with companies looking […]

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Gary Tietz is a true pleasure!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Gary Tietz, who is a phenomenal recruiter and helped me secure a dream job. From the very beginning, his dedication, professionalism, and expertise stood out. I am thrilled to share a glowing review for him, as he went above and beyond to help me throughout the hiring process.

First and foremost, he took the time to understand my career goals, skills, and preferences. He listened attentively to my needs and aspirations and he provided valuable insights and guidance at every step of the way.

Throughout the recruitment process, Gary was proactive in keeping me updated on the status of my application, providing timely feedback, and addressing any questions or concerns I had. He was incredibly responsive, always available to provide support and guidance, and made me feel valued as a candidate.

Gary demonstrated a high level of professionalism and integrity throughout the entire process. He was honest, transparent, and maintained open communication at all times, which built trust and confidence in his abilities.

I am incredibly grateful to Gary Tietz for his hard work, dedication, and commitment to my success. His expertise, professionalism, and exceptional service made my job search experience smooth and successful. I highly recommend Gary to anyone seeking a job opportunity. He is a true asset to their profession and has my highest endorsement.

Thank you for your outstanding work!

Cathy A.

I greatly appreciate all the outstanding service that Gary Tietz provided.
I am looking  forward to starting my new job soon.  I would like to thank Gary Tietz for his help on my search for employment.  He made the process simple and provided me with outstanding service.  I am very happy to be employed by a great company in such a short period of time.  I personally had been searching for a very long time, with no luck on finding a job.  Gary’s dedication and efforts made this process simple, helpful and fast for me.  I highly recommend his recruiting service for anyone that is needing help in finding employment.  I am looking forward to starting my new job in a week, thank you!
Sincerely,
Shahid Channan
I greatly appreciate all the outstanding service that Gary Tietz provided. 
I'd recommend Gary Tietz implicitly to anyone currently looking for quality positions in the hospitality industry.
I'm finally going back to work for a company that I can take pride in being employed with, for a position that I've been truly interested in, and Gary Tietz has been crucial in helping me in this process.  Gary has only tried to place me in positions that would truly be a good fit for me, and only with reputable companies that I would be comfortable in going to work for.  He has been great to work with, and has not only been very responsive and communicative, but has also provided great insight and information for each particular position that I've interviewed for.  I would certainly work with Gary again in the future!
Thank You!
James Chisholm

I cannot speak highly enough about Mr. Tietz.

He was thorough and professional with his search to help me but the best part I found was how genuine he was. I truly felt that he was invested and cared about my future success and I cannot express how important and helpful that was to me. Sincerely, Joey Windell

Gary was a blessing!

I want to thank Gary very very very very much for finding me this great job.  He was a blessing to me.  He went over and beyond to help me and always stayed in contact with me.  The world should have more Garys.  If it wasn't for him I wouldn't of found this wonderful job.  God bless him.   Sincerely, Patricia Monteiro

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