Spherion Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025

U.S. Staffing Franchise Honored Across All Three Award Categories: Executive Search, Professional Search and Temporary Staffing

ATLANTA – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting announced today its recognition on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista Inc. This marks the fifth consecutive year Spherion has earned this national acclaim, and for the first time, the firm was honored across all three major award categories: Executive Search, Professional Search, and Temporary Staffing.

Forbes’ distinction places Spherion among the top-performing staffing firms in the country, based on evaluations from thousands of external recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers. The 2025 rankings were determined through comprehensive feedback from more than 49,200 external recruiters and 20,800 HR professionals and candidates.

“We are thrilled to see the dedication of our network recognized at the national level once again,” shared Kathy George, president of Spherion. “Being recognized by Forbes across all three staffing categories in 2025 is a powerful affirmation of the heart and hustle our franchisees and their teams bring to work every day. Whether they’re helping someone land their first job or placing a seasoned executive in a dream role, our teams show up with passion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence that truly sets Spherion apart.”

Spherion’s distinction as a top firm for executive search, professional search, and temporary staffing reaffirms its reputation for excellence across the full spectrum of staffing services, from temporary placements to high-level professional recruiting.

This latest recognition builds on Spherion’s extensive list of recent accolades, including its inclusion on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500® list (#68 overall), recognition as a Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review, and being named a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work For by the World Staffing Awards (#6 ranking).

Spherion brandishes the power of local through a network of independent and empowered franchisees. Each Spherion franchisee enriches their community through connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day — and when they’re successful together, their investments flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. The power of Spherion is in its local roots.

About Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Transform your workforce with Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, where local expertise meets national connections. For more than 75 years, we’ve been strategically helping businesses and jobseekers thrive across America. Backed by the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company, our network of independent franchisees brings personalized service to 200+ communities, connecting more than 4,000 businesses with exceptional candidates through temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and on-site hiring solutions. Our commitment to being a premier staffing partner shows through results: Our 4.8/5 national Google review rating and recognition as a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work for by World Staffing Awards, plus inclusion on Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises and a #68 ranking on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500 list. Partner with Spherion to strengthen your business or transform your career.

TruStage celebrates 90 years of service

MADISON, Wis. — Born out of the credit union movement, TruStage, a financially strong insurance and financial services provider, is celebrating 90 years of helping more people make confident financial decisions at every stage of their financial journey.

“Ninety years ago, we were built on the simple, yet powerful philosophy of people helping people,” said Terrance Williams, president and chief executive officer of TruStage. “While much has changed since 1935, our values, innovative spirit and noble purpose of making a brighter financial future accessible to everyone will guide us for the next 90 years and beyond.”

TruStage was founded in Madison, Wis., as the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Mutual Society, providing insurance to protect credit unions and their members during the great depression. Recognizing the growing importance of our mission, President Harry Truman laid the cornerstone at our expanding headquarters in 1950. Today, TruStage continues that pursuit, now protecting 39 million consumers across the nation.

In addition to traditional insurance, TruStage also has a diverse portfolio of technology-enabled lending and business protections, annuity offerings, wealth management and workplace solutions, that help make financial stability accessible and affordable for middle market consumers.

Additional highlights over our history include:

• Contributing $59.9M to our communities through the TruStage™ Foundation since 1967
• Investing more than $400M into more than 65 startups through TruStage™ Ventures since its 2016 launch
• Supporting the credit union industry through advocacy, league membership and more than $159M over the past five years
• A strong and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including scoring 100% on both the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) Corporate Equality Index and Disability Equality Index for workplace inclusion
• Unifying all solutions and product brands under the TruStage brand in 2023

Our mission-driven and innovative spirit remains unchanged and has laid the foundation for us to continue serving a variety of partners in today’s evolving marketplace. We celebrate our history and look ahead, leveraging the same values that made our company great from the beginning to support financial opportunities for future generations of middle market consumers.

About TruStage

TruStage is a financially strong insurance, investment and technology provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people. We believe a brighter financial future should be accessible to everyone, and our products and solutions help people confidently make financial decisions that work for them at every stage of life. With a culture rooted and focused on creating a more equitable society and financial system, we are deeply committed to giving back to our communities to improve the lives of those we serve. For more information, visit trustage.com.

TruStage Foundation

The TruStage Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) that serves as the philanthropic arm of TruStage. Efforts of the TruStage Foundation center on building equity in the communities where we live and serve. TruStage is a financially strong insurance, investment and technology provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people. We believe a brighter financial future should be accessible to everyone, and our products and solutions help people confidently make financial decisions that work for them at every stage of life. With a culture rooted and focused on creating a more equitable society and financial system, we are deeply committed to giving back to our communities to improve the lives of those we serve.

Lunch Time LIVE! Concert Series Returns to Capitol Square

Madison’s Central Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to present a perennial summertime favorite: Lunch Time LIVE! On Tuesdays — June through August — this free outdoor concert series will take place from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on the King Street walkway of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Chairs will be available, and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome on the lawn nearby. Bring a friend or a colleague, and don’t forget to ‘grab-and-go’ lunch at dozens of downtown restaurants. Join us downtown to enjoy the lunch hour during the beautiful Wisconsin summer!

Lunch Time LIVE! 2025 Lineup

• June 3: Highway 151 — fun acoustic covers across genres and generations
• June 10: Gin, Chocolate and Bottle Rockets — indie pop, singer-songwriters
• June17: Wildered — indie folk and acoustic
• June 24: Just Merl and a Girl — singer-songwriter, acoustic Americana
• NO CONCERT 7/1
• July 8: Old Oaks — folk singer-songwriters
• July 15: Los Chechos — Latin American fusion with influences from cumbia, ska, reggae and rock
• July 22: Maddie Batzli — indie pop
• July 29: The Night Painters — indie rock
• August 5: Sunspot — rock
• August 12: Stan and Friends — drums, keyboards, beats
• August 19: Bigtooth — traditional bluegrass
• August 26: Noah James Hittner — acoustic-tronic

Follow BID events and join our Facebook and Instagram communities! Stay up to date on ALL downtown events here.

ADVERSE WEATHER

In the event of inclement weather, a rain call will be made by 9:30 a.m. based on radar and a cancellation notice posted to Downtown Madison social channels and website.

ABOUT MADISON’S CENTRAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)

The BID represents more than 370 businesses and 250 property owners. It is dedicated to supporting the economic vitality, safety and vibrancy of downtown Madison. We serve the greater State Street, Capitol Square and First Settlement district, working collaboratively with property owners, small businesses and city stakeholders to make downtown Madison the best place to shop, dine, work, live and explore. As a special assessment district, we provide important services, including marketing, public programming, small business support and storefront advocacy to ensure a thriving downtown.

Ready, set, save! Registration now open for Dupaco’s 21-day Sprint to Savings Challenge

Dupaco Credit Union invites individuals of all financial fitness levels to join its Sprint to Savings Challenge, a 21-day journey that will help participants build stronger saving habits. Credit union membership is not required to participate.  

The three-week challenge will help participants take control of their finances, build momentum toward their savings goals and have a chance to win cash prizes along the way.  

During the challenge, participants will: 

• Build learning habits with simple strategies to grow their savings.  
• Stay motivated with regular check-ins to help stay on track and celebrate progress. 
• Get rewarded with weekly cash prize opportunities and the chance to win the $500 grand prize.  

“While this challenge is a sprint, it’s really about preparing for the bigger picture — each participant’s savings marathon,” said Tara McDermott, Senior Marketing Communication Specialist at Dupaco. “The goal is to help build confidence through small, repeatable actions that lead to long-term financial changes. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your strategy, this challenge offers a supportive way to move closer to reaching your savings goals and dreams.” 

Registration is open now through May 30. The challenge officially kicks off June 2.  

Those interested in registering for Dupaco’s 21-day Sprint to Savings Challenge and learning about all the contest details can visit dupaco.com/sprint-to-savings-challenge.  

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ABOUT DUPACO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION  

Dupaco Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. It is dedicated to the financial well-being of its members, and specializes in personalized financial counseling, money advice and education. It offers savings, loans, investments, insurance and wealth management products for individuals and businesses. Dupaco serves residents in 118 counties throughout Iowa, northwest Illinois and southwest Wisconsin. Founded in 1948 by ten Dubuque Packing Company employees, membership has grown to more than 173,000 with assets exceeding $3.5 billion. It has over 600 employees and 23 branch office locations. It is a Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union, Forbes America’s Best Small Employer, and a Des Moines Register Top Workplace. Learn more at www.dupaco.com

Security Dealer Magazine Recognizes Per Mar Security as #14 on Top 100 Report

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security, a leading provider of total security solutions, is proud to announce its ranking of #14 on SDM’s prestigious SDM Top 100 list for 2025. This recognition signifies Per Mar’s continued commitment to excellence in the security industry.

For over 30 years, Per Mar has consistently earned its place among the top security dealers in the United States. Ranking #14 reflects Per Mar’s sustained financial strength and growth, built upon a long-standing dedication to evolving security solutions and a focus on customer partnerships across their footprint.

Chris Edwards, president of Per Mar Security’s Electronic Security Division, said, “Per Mar Security is proud and honored to receive our highest ranking to date on the SDM 100 list. Being ranked 14th, as well as now being in the top 20 for the sixth consecutive year is a tremendous achievement for all our teammates who work day and night to protect our customers. I’m particularly proud of the way our team has embraced and utilized emerging technology such as video AI to provide the very latest and most sophisticated alarm technology in the industry.”

About Per Mar
Established in 1953, Per Mar Security is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 3,000 team members operating in 28 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including live video monitoring, security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.