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Doherty Values Reflected in Employees' Community Involvement

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SMN Chamber Members
Doherty Values Reflected in Employees' Community Involvement Doherty employees Ashley Vaske and Ryan Vesey accepted new positions in two local chambers of commerce this January. Two employees of Doherty Staffing are taking on new roles in their local chambers of commerce. Ashley Vaske stepped into the role of ambassador president of the Algona, IA Chamber of Commerce and Ryan Vesey became a board member with the Jackson, MN Chamber. As a company, Doherty Staffing is driven by its corporate values and mission statement, which reads, “We exist because of clients...

Doherty Participates in National Wear Red Day

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National Wear Red Day
Doherty celebrated National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3rd. Employees were encouraged to wear red to help raise awareness for heart disease and stroke prevention. An employee fundraiser is running throughout February, and at the end of the month Tim and Val Doherty will match the total employee donations. Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. The American...

The Misclassification of Independent Contractors: A Costly Mistake

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The Misclassification of Independent Contractors: A Costly Mistake
Over 10.3 million workers are currently classified as Independent Contractors. Recent studies indicate that nearly half of the individuals currently working as independent contractors are misclassified and are actually, in the eyes of the law, employees. Over the past few years, the misclassification of independent contractors has been brought to light, not only at the federal level, but at the state level as well. Willful and accidental misclassification of workers as independent contractors reduces the amount of unemployment tax collected by states and the amount of workers’ compensation...

Doherty Holds Its Tenth Toy Drive in Partnership with Toys for Tots

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Toys for Tots
Doherty Staffing held its tenth annual toy drive in collaboration with Toys for Tots to help ensure that less fortunate children in the Minneapolis area have gifts to enjoy this holiday season. Doherty coordinated its 10th Annual Toy Drive for the Toys for Tots toy collection this year. Over the last decade, the employee-sponsored donations for this worthy cause have steadily grown, making it one of the company’s most anticipated charitable events each year. Together, Doherty employees collectively pooled over 100 toys for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program for this...

Staffing Agency Myths BUSTED!

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Staffing Agency Myths BUSTED!
Over the last 36 years, Doherty has experienced numerous changes in the way we help people find jobs, due to the dynamic employment landscape. With hundreds of new regulations and numerous periods of growth and recession over the past decades, it’s easy to see why there might be some confusion around how a staffing firm or recruiting agency’s role fits into the mix for job seekers. We’ve compiled a list of the most common misunderstandings people have about staffing and recruiting to help separate myths from facts. (Note: The responses within this article apply solely to our own company...

A Guide to Employee Recognition [Infographic]

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Every organization’s most valuable asset is unquestionably the same: its people. Motivating employees to do a great job is job No. 1 — but far easier said than done! The following infographic, “A Guide to Employee Recognition,” offers company leaders an easy-to-digest, visual overview of three critical aspects of building engagement and enhancing productivity: • Understanding the impact of recognition • Creating solid programs • Discovering creative ways to make the program a smashing success ...

Doherty Jobs Mobile App Gains Honorable Mention from ASA Awards

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Doherty Jobs App
Doherty Jobs Mobile App Gains Honorable Mention from ASA Awards Just a few months ago, we formally released the Doherty Jobs mobile app for job seekers. Today, we’re excited to announce that this recruiting enhancement now boasts over 1,000 downloads and has earned an American Staffing Association (ASA) Genius Award! The formal announcement of all 2016 Genius Award winners was released by the ASA and can be viewed here. “The ASA Staffing Genius Awards...

Final FLSA Overtime Rules Published: Now What?

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Doherty and Owatonna Chamber hosted exclusive employer presentation On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Doherty | The Employment Experts and the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce co-orchestrated a presentation regarding the final published FLSA overtime rules. The event was held at Viracon in Owatonna, MN. Our guest speaker, Thomas R. Revnew, reviewed key regulations and facilitated a lively conversation with approximately 30 attendees, representing 20 local businesses/organizations. On May 18, 2016, the Obama administration announced the publication of the U.S. Department of Labor’s final...

Doherty opens staffing & employment office in Faribault, Minnesota

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Doherty opens staffing & employment office in Faribault, Minnesota Doherty Staffing Solutions, a Minnesota-based staffing, recruiting, and placement agency, has opened a new office in Faribault, Minnesota. “We are thrilled to announce our newest branch office in Faribault,” said Val Doherty, founder and CEO of Doherty Staffing Solutions. “We’ve served southern Minnesota clients for many years, and are excited for the opportunity to become a more visible member of the community with our new office.” Conveniently located at 107 Central Avenue North, the Faribault office...

The Walk for Water 2016

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Walk for Water
Over the weekend, more than 20 members of the Doherty team participated in the 2016 Walk for Water event at Upper Landing Park in St. Paul. Doherty was a key sponsor for the event, which serves to spotlight a vital issue in the world today: the global water crisis. The goal of the event was to raise money and awareness for people around the world who need to walk several miles daily to supply water to their families. During the Walk for Water on Saturday, participants were asked to carry an empty bucket for a distance of 1.5 miles and fill it with water from a pool that is unsafe to drink...

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