How can staffing leaders create compassionate businesses while driving sustainable growth? Jolene Tate shares her journey from facing personal bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis to building a multi-state staffing enterprise focused on second chances and employee development.

The conversation explores HQ Direct's comprehensive approach to staffing, emphasizing personal connections and support services over purely tech-driven solutions. Jolene details how her psychology background influenced her commitment to helping underserved workers, including those transitioning from incarceration and halfway houses.

Jolene candidly discusses navigating personal challenges, from bankruptcy to balancing family life with business expansion. She shares how competitive skydiving became an unexpected source of stress relief and team-building insights during difficult periods.

As an industry veteran, Jolene offers insights on current market conditions, including the skilled trades shortage and impact of AI on staffing. The discussion concludes with her perspective on maintaining human connections in an increasingly automated industry.

Mentors that shaped Jolene's approach:

Her Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) forum providing crucial support through challenges
Her therapy experience teaching stress management techniques
Her skydiving coaches developing focus and visualization skills
Her employees demonstrating the power of second chances

Don't miss this engaging discussion with a staffing leader who's built a successful enterprise while prioritizing community impact and employee development.

References:

Website:https://hqdirect.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolenedressel

Anthony Codispoti, AddBack Benefits Agency

https://www.addbackbenefitsagency.com/

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