More People Seeking Work After Gov. Lee’s Unemployment Stoppage
A Cookeville staffing agency is already seeing the affects of Governor Bill Lee ending federal pandemic unemployment programs for the state. Express Employment Professionals Employment Specialist Cassie Lafever said the decision has been a positive with several people already seeking work. “I think it has been a tremendous problem,” Lafever said. “We hear from clients […]
Cookeville Hiring Agency Earns Top Company Award
Cookeville’s Express Employment Professionals has earned the top award at the company’s annual leadership conference. The Circle of Excellence Gold Award is given to offices for achievements in sales, recruitment and placement. Cookeville Owner Kristi Nixon said she is honored by the recognition. “It is truly an honor to be recognized for these achievements,” Nixon […]
Putnam County Still Looking for Substitute Teachers
The Putnam County School System is still looking for substitute teachers after early school year shortages. Putnam County School’s HR Director Angie Knight said using a temp agency has helped tremendously in stabilizing substitute numbers. Knight said most days the pool is at 98 percent to 100 percent but the system is still reviewing who […]
End To Extra $600 Expected To Bring Job Seekers Back
Job seekers should increase as the July 25 cut-off for additional unemployment funding from the CARES Act approaches. The state will pay out the $600 stipend from the federal government for the final time on July 25. Qualified Staffing Branch Manager Amanda Hill said people may be reluctant to return to work because unemployment benefits […]
