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Minnesota Leads the Midwest in Minimum Wage

Submitted by Doherty on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 15:38

This Saturday, Minnesota’s minimum wage will rise to $9.00 per hour, making it one of the highest in the country, and the leader of the Midwest states. The bump is a result of the phase two implementation of the wage law Governor Mark Dayton signed in April of last year. The law mandated that wages rise to $8.00 in 2014, $9.00 in August of 2015, and $9.50 in August of 2016. Following the completion of stage three in 2016, wages moving forward will be adjusted as necessary to account for inflation. These changes will only apply to employees working for qualifying large employers - businesses...

Filling the Gaps | Doherty Featured in Enterprise Minnesota

Submitted by Doherty on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 17:07

Filling the Gaps Doherty Staffing celebrates 35 very successful years helping employers find the right employees—a task never more important than it is today for manufacturers. From the May 2015 issue of Enterprise Minnesota. In 1983, just three years after starting a staffing company, Tim Doherty was feeling confident that his fledgling company just might succeed. So comfortable, in fact, that he decided to close his operation on the day after Thanksgiving and...

Doherty "pins" down a win at the BBBS "Bowl for Kids' Sake" Corporate Challenge

Submitted by Doherty on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 16:02

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota announced Doherty Staffing as one of its “Bowl for Kids' Sake” Corporate Challenge winners. Bowl for Kids' Sake is a community event that invites local corporations to compete in a bowling tournament and fundraiser for the BBBS cause. Doherty Staffing is passionate about community involvement and supporting the causes near and dear to us. We brought three teams to the event this year and raised over $2,100, winning the traveling plaque in the Small Business Corporate Challenge category. Go team! Read more in the...

Doherty Recognized as 2015 Top Workplace

Submitted by Doherty on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 15:41

Doherty | The Employment Experts named to Star Tribune Top Workplace list for second consecutive year Doherty | The Employment Experts, widely recognized as an industry-leading staffing and human resources outsourcing company, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized again by the Star Tribune as a 2015 Top Workplace in Minnesota. Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top...

DOHERTY COORDINATES DENIM DRIVE

Submitted by Doherty on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 11:19

Doherty Employment Group participated in a denim recycling effort for national initiative, Blue Jeans Go Green. Doherty Employment Group held a donation drive in partnership with Cotton Incorporated’s recycling initiative Blue Jeans Go Green™. The national program repurposes denim into UltraTouch™ Denim Insulation for the homes and buildings of communities in need. Doherty’s denim drive was spearheaded by Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner, Valerie Doherty. An advocate for green initiatives, she explains how the program was first introduced to her. “The Blue Jeans Go Green...

Throwback Thursday: National Safety Month

Submitted by Doherty on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 09:41

Did you know that June is National Safety Month? For Throwback Thursday, we dug up some old safety posters from the National Safety Council. Check back next Thursday for more retro posters!

Memorial Day: Always Remember

Submitted by Doherty on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 12:43

Memorial Day Although its place and date of origination are widely debated, the American observance of Memorial Day began in the 1860’s to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. People have decorated the graves of loved ones since ancient times, but the Civil War saw so much loss that finally Major General John A. Logan declared May 30th, 1868 “Decoration Day”. One hundred and forty seven years later, the tradition is still celebrated on the last Monday of May at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia by laying a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and placing a small...

U.S. Unemployment & Skilled Trades Demand [Infographic]

Submitted by Doherty on Fri, 05/15/2015 - 16:49

Doherty Receives 2015 Distinguished Business Benefactor of the Year Award

Submitted by Doherty on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 11:18

Riverland Honors Doherty with 2015 Distinguished Business Benefactor of the Year Award The Riverland Community College Foundation presented Doherty Staffing Solutions with its award for long term commitment. Owatonna, MN | April 16, 2015 ~ During the annual Evening of Excellence Scholarship Ceremony on March 24, the Riverland Community College Foundation (RCCF) presented its Distinguished Benefactor Award to long-time supporter, Doherty Staffing Solutions. RCCF annually bestows the award in recognition of long-term commitment and exemplary support in helping the...

Doherty celebrates 35 years in business

Submitted by Doherty on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 14:10

Doherty Employment Group Celebrates 35 Years 2015 marks an important milestone for family-owned Doherty Employment Group, as the company celebrates 35 years of excellence in employment services. March 31, 2015 | Minneapolis, MN ~ Doherty Employment Group, widely recognized as an industry-leading staffing and human resources outsourcing company, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. In April 1980, Timothy Doherty founded the company with little more than the financial backing of his parents’ home mortgage, two employees (including his mother) and the...

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