Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions provider backed by the resources of a $2 billion global workforce leader, announced that Ken Ballard, franchise owner of the South Burlington office, is celebrating a major milestone - 25 years of exceptional service to local employees and clients.
A temporary employee himself, Ballard quickly ascended to a variety of recruiting and managerial positions including recruiter, client services manager, and branch manager, and eventually took over the South Burlington Spherion office in 1997. At that time, he was running his business with just three employees and a handful of clients. Today, he employs eight full-time workers, matches hundreds of workers per year with local jobs and serves as the go-to staffing resource for companies in a variety of industries.
“I am thankful for the growth opportunities my office has experienced thanks to local businesses and community members,” said Ballard. “There is no doubt that our success over the past 25 years is directly attributed to our expert recruiters and service team, whose commitment to economic growth and compassion for their neighbors drives their work each day.”
Having employed multiple generations of Vermont families, Ballard enjoys seeing the positive impact his business is having on the community. One of his greatest passions is finding local citizens meaningful jobs and contributing to the growth of the economy through his work.
“Ken’s strong commitment to the prosperity of Vermonters has been steadfast for the past 25 years,” said Sandy Mazur, division president of Spherion. “I am confident he will continue to grow his business and cultivate opportunities that benefit the Burlington community and his employees, clients and partners.”
Ballard’s office primarily focuses on staffing in the clerical, manufacturing and professional services industries. He predicts continued growth in these sectors, along with an increase in healthcare and IT support services, food manufacturing, and finance and accounting.
Ballard is actively involved with several community organizations including the Burlington Boys & Girls Club, the Associated Industries of Vermont and the Vermont Association of Staffing Services. As a champion of equal employment and workers’ rights, he has been appointed by two different governors to serve on the Governor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities. His team also contributes to career readiness forums at local high school and colleges, and are involved in causes such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Salvation Army.
Spherion Staffing Services is a leading recruiting and staffing provider that specializes in placing administrative, clerical, customer service and light industrial candidates in temporary and full-time opportunities. As an industry pioneer for more than 68 years, Spherion has sourced, screened and placed millions of individuals in virtually every industry through a network of offices across the United States. Spherion offers companies a unique combination of personalized customer service backed by the resources, knowledge and geographic breadth of a $2 billion dollar workforce leader. Last year we helped more than 3,000 clients find the right talent to meet their workforce goals. Each local office is individually owned and operated by a team of staffing specialists who are known throughout the community, well-acquainted with your business and supported by a strong network of talent. As one of the fastest growing industries, Spherion is actively expanding into new territories, with more than 75 franchise markets available.