“I COUNT ON IMAGINE STAFFING FOR ALL MY STAFFING NEEDS.” –DONNA ATKINSON

CHALLENGE

Donna Atkinson is a go-getter. She’s an expert at her job. And she has a big job. As a Director of Human Resources at Saint-Gobain, a 350-year-old multinational corporation, Donna fulfills hundreds of different positions at the company’s manufacturing plants. She’s used to the pressure, having established herself as a leader in the human resources industry over the last three decades. Even so, working on a global scale comes with its challenges, such as shifting economies and changing forecasts. In 2009, following the recession, Donna took over duties at one of Saint-Gobain’s plants in Upstate New York. A re-organization of the company workforce presented an opportunity to fill both temporary and direct-hire positions in all areas of the plant and corporate headquarters, from the shop floor to administration. Being the go-getter that she is, Donna knew exactly who to call to get the job done. That part was easy.

APPROACH

When Donna needed a staffing agency that could accommodate her needs on a national scale, she called on Imagine Staffing. Pete Smykowski, Imagine’s Recruitment Manager, answered and delivered. Pete not only filled Donna’s order for Saint-Gobain’s positions, but also ensured their rightful placements through a thorough vetting process that screened them for various departmental needs. That way, Donna and her staff could fill their positions in an orderly and efficient manner, with employees ready and able to work. Pete worked around the clock to not just fulfill Donna’s needs, but to provide a thorough agency experience, from research and screening, to processing and follow-through. And when needs arose, he was there, working both on her behalf and alongside her—a true partner. This is the kind of service that Donna was looking for.

SOLUTION

Every one of Imagine Staffing’s clients receives the same level of care, commitment and service, no matter the scope of work or constraint. For Donna’s needs at Saint-Gobain, success meant finding quality candidates for their Upstate New York plant, and seeing them through to their first day on the job, from hire to higher. Donna says that Pete’s diligence provided additional relief for her management team, stepping in to help on-board and transition her new employees. “I needed to know that I’d have a staffing agency that could support me and help make my job easier, given that I just didn’t have the time,” says Donna. In fact, Pete maintained an open-door relationship with Donna every step of the way. “Pete and the team at Imagine are always there for me.” That loyalty has always been reciprocated. “I always make myself available for Pete. He’s very considerate of my time. Even as Imagine has grown and gotten bigger, they never let me down.”