Talascend Times Newsletter: December 2023

Welcome to Talascend

As a veteran-owned staffing company, Talascend has been a trusted and effective provider of recruitment services since 1946. Our expertise spans across various skillsets, from engineering and technical professionals to specialized skilled trades disciplines.

We take immense pride in connecting the world’s best talent with the most renowned employers in industry sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Defense, Energy, IT, Manufacturing, Material Handling, Oil & Gas, Supply Chain, Telecom and more.

At Talascend, we thrive on the power of opportunity. It’s the driving force behind everything we do – the chance to make a difference in the lives of both civilian and veteran professionals, to contribute to the success of our esteemed partners, and to continually learn, grow, and build upon our achievements.

2023 Awards and Accolades

2023 Best Staffing Firm to Work For, Staffing Industry Analysts: Talascend is honored to have been named a 2023 “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” by the SIA - a second-time winner of this prestigious award. The Best Staffing Firm to Work For awards are given annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and recognize employers for top performance in engaging and motivating their employees while creating a workplace conducive to talent development, diversity, collaboration, and productivity.

2023 Diverse Staffing Supplier: Talascend is also honored to have been named for the 4th year in a row as a top staffing firm for diverse recruiting from the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) listing of Diversity Staffing Firms.

2023 Top Workplaces, Detroit Free Press: Talascend has also been awarded as a 4th-place winner for the 2023 Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press. This award is based solely on employee feedback, which measured 15 drivers critical to the success of our organization, including alignment, execution, development, culture, and connection, just to name a few. This achievement speaks volumes about the incredible individuals we have on our team dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and candidates, while fostering collaboration and shared success throughout the organization. At Talascend, loving what you do is so much more than a cliché - it's the essence of our everyday work, and this honor proves the passion we have for this business.

The Talascend awards garnered in 2023 stand as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our employees, who persistently uphold a commitment to integrity. We express immeasurable gratitude for these esteemed honors.

Employee Spotlight

2023 marked the 40th-year anniversary for our Manager of Benefits, Cheryl Umic. Cheryl’s exceptional commitment to Talascend over the past four decades has been instrumental to our success, and we thank her greatly for her service. Happy Anniversary, Cheryl!

About Talascend

Talascend is a specialized talent solutions firm connecting engineering, technical, and skilled trades professionals with the companies building America’s infrastructure, energy systems, defense capabilities, and manufacturing base. With nearly 80 years of industry experience, Talascend serves clients nationwide from its headquarters in Troy, Michigan.