Express Employment Professionals Sets Back to Back Weekly Sales Records
Company Reports Securing Jobs for 205,929 People in 2010
Sarnia Ontario September 29, 2010 – Express Employment Professionals (Express) reported a weekly sales record of $39.1 million for its North American operations for the week of Aug. 23-29.
The company’s previous one-week sales volume record, $37.9 million, was set one week earlier. In North America, Express has set a new sales record five times in 2010.
Since the beginning of 2010, Express franchise offices have helped 205,929 people find jobs. Between April and August, 14,773 unemployed people found work through Express.
Express reported sales for the past 12 weeks have increased 60% compared to the same 12-week period in 2009. Overall, year-to-date sales are up 45%.
Express also reported an increase of 68% in sales in its east central zone, comprised of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, as well as Ontario, Canada.
Express’ strongest sales activity is traditionally in the fourth quarter. The staffing company projects an estimated $1.7 billion in sales by year end, which is an increase of 48% compared to 2009. The sales projection is 8.3% greater than the company’s previous highest year in 2007.
“In Sarnia, we’re seeing an increase of 93% in new clients billed for the year,” said Bruce Hein franchise owner. “Since the beginning of 2010, the Sarnia Express office has helped over 500 people find jobs.”
The Sarnia office, located at 347 Christina Street is currently taking applications. Businesses seeking employees may call 519-336-7962 or visit the Express website at www.expresspros.com.
Express Employment Professionals offers a full range of employment solutions including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources. With over 550 offices in four countries, Express is committed to the vision of helping as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. For more information, visit www.expresspros.com.
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For More Information:
Bruce Hein, Franchisee
Express Employment Professionals
347 Christina Street N
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V6
519-336-7962
Bruce.hein@expresspros.com