February 2016 - Express Edmonton Hosted Leadership Event with Guest Speaker Jack Smalley
We had a great time at our leadership event with guest presenter Jack Smalley. Check out the pictures below from the event.
The whole crew with guest speaker Jack Smalley
Jessica Culo (Owner of the Edmonton offices), Jack Smalley, Branko Culo
Great presentation!
This guest won the gift basket donated by "Sweet Convenience"
January 2016 - Express Edmonton Represented at SEBA Mixer
Check out these lovely ladies representing Express Edmonton, AB at the SEBA (South Edmonton Business Association) mixer.
Drumming up some JOBS!!! Way to go, you two!
"Activity breeds activity"
December 2015 - Express Edmonton Gives Back Over the Holidays
Our team collected two boxes of food for Edmonton Food Bank over the holidays, and then celebrated the season together at a great local Mexican Restaurant, Rostizado by Tres Carnales.
December 2015 - National Poll Finds 86% Believe the "Canadian Dream" is Obtainable for All
Canadians Even More Optimistic Than Americans
Source: Canada Employed, Express Employment Professionals
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TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2015 - An overwhelming number of Canadians and immigrants to Canada believe they can realize the "Canadian Dream," according to the latest findings from a national survey conducted by Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.
No matter where they are born, 86 per cent of respondents agree that the "Canadian Dream" is obtainable for "everyone who lives in Canada." Furthermore, 87 per cent of native born Canadians, and 91 per cent of immigrants to Canada believe the "Canadian Dream" is personally obtainable. There is also a shared understanding of the "Canadian Dream," regardless of birthplace.
What is the "Canadian Dream"? The vast majority of respondents in Canada agree with the definition of the "Canadian Dream" as owning a home, having a job they enjoy and earning enough money to live, but still have plenty of free time. Further, they have faith that these things are also possible for everyone to attain if they work hard and apply themselves.
Both native born Canadians and immigrants agree that the decisions and actions they make have a big effect on whether or not they reach this goal. Eighty-five per cent of Canadian-born citizens say, "The choices I make impact whether or not I will achieve my economic potential in Canada or the Canadian dream," while 88 per cent of immigrants agree with that statement.
The country as a whole remains optimistic about the future. Sixty-eight per cent of native born Canadians and 78 per cent of immigrants "believe the future of Canada is very bright."
There remains a strong belief in hard work. Seventy-five per cent of all Canadians regardless of birthplace agree that the Canadian dream is possible for everyone, "if they work hard and apply themselves."
"It's certainly encouraging to see that the 'Canadian Dream' is very real for a strong majority of Canadians. Furthermore, most Canadians, both those born here and abroad, firmly believe that hard work and the choices they make will allow them to reach their dreams," said Bob Funk, CEO of Express Employment Professionals, which has 36 franchises in Canada. "Canadians are motivated and committed to achieving the 'Canadian Dream,' even more so than their southern neighbors believe in the American Dream."
A similar companion poll in the United States showed 81 per cent of the general population believed the "American Dream," is obtainable for "everyone who lives in the United States."
For the full article, a breakdown of the "Canadian Dream", and more click this link.
September 2015 - Express Edmonton Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Giving Back to the Community!
Express Employment Professionals in Edmonton, Alberta celebrates 10th Year Anniversary in Business by donating to the Stollery Children's Hospital.
Express Employment Professionals has announced the celebration of the 10th anniversary of its location in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And as part of the anniversary celebration, the company has donated $10,000 to the Stollery Children's Hospital.
Jessica L. Culo, one of the founders of the company, released a statement about the donation. She said, "We wanted to do something grand to celebrate our tenth year in business, and what better way than to help children?"
Jessica Culo opened a second office in Edmonton in May of 2005, after the West Edmonton office she and two partners established in 2004 began to see significant growth and success. Both of the Edmonton offices have experienced growth in the past 10 years, and a new office in
Edmonton is planned to be opened very soon.
Express Employment Professionals has developed a reputation of being the
employment firm Edmonton job seekers go to. It helps people search for and find employment within the area. The company also assists businesses in finding qualified candidates for employment to meet a number of staffing needs. The local franchises are part of a much larger organization, one that
has been successful for decades in offices around the world.
Originally founded in 1983, Express Employment's global organization today employs more than 400,000 people across over 700 franchise locations. It has become a
staffing agency Edmonton workers depend on to help them find suitable employment over the years, and they don't plan to stop anytime soon. "We're ready for another 10 years of service," states Jessica.
The employment firm's mission is to market and provide
workforce solutions throughout the local Edmonton area. Staff members are experienced in providing human resource solutions through a number of industries. The company currently recruits and supplies staff for a number of businesses which include: administration,
commercial/industrial, accounting/finance, sales, human resources, operations, supply chain and technical; and their vision is to assist as many people as possible in finding their perfect job in the Edmonton region. The corporate mission is to employ 1 million job seekers every
year around the globe.
More about Express Employment Professionals can be seen on the company's website here which includes a search feature for both
job seekers and those
searching for employees for their organizations.
SOURCE: Press Advantage [
Link]
September 2015 - Eastern Canada Holding Many of This Year's Top Job Markets
Bob Funk, Chairman & CEO of Express Employment Professionals shares his insight with the Business News Network as to why Eastern Canada is turning into the hottest job spot in Canada.
Fort McMurray has officially been knocked off the top spot for holding the hottest job market in Canada. According to a recent survey, the #1 spot now goes to Saint-Hyacinthe in Quebec. Bob Funk, one of Express Employment Professionals' founders and CEO shares his insight into the reasons Canada's Western market is slowing down and the Eastern Canadian Market is steady in leading the way. Bob tells BNN how the oil rout has evened the playing field across Canada when it comes to job markets, how municipalities in Quebec are holding steady and the correlation between hot job markets and high unemployment.
Watch Bob Funk's Interview with BNN for more of his insight into the positive growth of Eastern Canada's Labour Market by clicking the video below.
For more insights into Canada's state of employment and to develop a better understanding of the different aspects of who gets hired and why, be sure to visit Express Employment Professionals' "
Canada Employed" News Page
here.
August 2015 - Express Edmonton Employees Attend Express Retreat!
Two of our Express Employment Professionals in Edmonton, Alberta Employees attended an Express retreat to sharpen their skills and learn more about the industry.
Owner of Express Edmonton, Jessica Culo and one of our stellar employees Carol attended this Express Employment Professionals treat down in the United States. Not only did they have the chance to learn a variety of skills, news from the industry, and new tactics to bring back to the team in Edmonton, but they also had the opportunity to see the beautiful Oregon Coast, too!
Jessica and Carol are pictured here on their visit to the Oregon coast.
July 2015 - Bob Funk & Express Clydesdales Visit Edmonton!
Here we are outside of the Clydesdale's trailer with Bob Funk.
Team picture with our "Sell Sell Sell" poster of Bob Funk!
We took our CEO Bob Funk bobblehead to Jasper AB!