NEW Bonney Staffing Branch in Rockland, Maine is Open!

Introducing Bonney's Newest Office!

Bonney Staffing is excited to announce a new Branch Office in Rockland, Maine! We now have a permanent location on the coast to help better provide job placement and employer services from Waldoboro to Belfast, and everywhere in-between.

Our customers know we have the passion and experience for reliable, high quality job placement – Bonney Staffing has been connecting job seekers with top employers since 1975. We’re looking forward to bringing the full range of services that clients and successful job candidates have come to know to our new Rockland branch.  

We will offer temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire job placement options with client companies in the Administrative, Clerical, Accounting, Legal & Medical Office, Customer Service, Technical, and Light Industrial fields.  We’ll meet employer needs quickly and seamlessly, provide value-added services and specialized programs, and give job seekers personalized support to help them reach their goals.

Growing our business within the communities we serve is of enormous importance to us. We provide local jobs and serve neighborhood employers directly, in the regions where we live and work. Stop by our new office location for a visit, and see why Bonney is the most trusted staffing company in Northern New England and beyond! 

Our Rockland, Maine Location:

58 Park Street, Suite 201
Rockland, ME  04841
Tel: (207)593-3330
Fax: (207) 226-2200 
email: melindaw@bonneystaffing.com

Bonney Is Open for Business...in North Carolina!

Expansion Brings A Trusted Staffing Company to a New State

Bonney Staffing Center is excited to announce it is open for business in North Carolina! As of June 1st, 2015, we're busy staffing for a range of job types and providing job placement and employer services the same way we do in our local communities in Maine and New Hampshire.

Our New England clients know we have the passion and experience for reliable, high quality job placement – Bonney has been connecting job seekers with top employers since 1975. Now, in 2015, it’s time to take the most trusted name in staffing to the South. We’re looking forward to bringing the full range of services and support that our New England clients and employees have come to know to our new North Carolina branch.

At our new Salisbury location, we offer temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire job placement options with client companies in the Administrative, Clerical, Accounting, Legal & Medical Office, Customer Service, Technical, and Light Industrial fields. We’ll meet employer needs quickly and seamlessly, provide value-added services and specialized programs, and give job seekers personalized support to help them reach their goals.

Growing our business within the communities we serve is of enormous importance to us. We provide local jobs and serve neighborhood employers directly, in the regions where we live and work. That’s why we’re proud to be part of the Salisbury community and to call North Carolina our home. Stop by our new office location for a visit, and see why Bonney is the most trusted staffing company in New England – and across the nation!

Our Salisbury, North Carolina Location:

1904 Jake Alexander Boulevard West, #302
Salisbury, NC 28147
Tel: (704) 754-8040
salisbury@bonneystaffing.com

Bonney Staffing's Portland Office has moved to South Portland!

Bonney's Portland Office and the Bonney Staffing Corporate Headquarters have moved to South Portland! Our entire team of staffing professionals has relocated to a brand new office at 21 Donald B. Dean Drive!

At Bonney Staffing, we’ve experienced exciting growth recently and our new location will accommodate our expanding needs, allowing us to better serve both our customers and employees. We've chosen our new location with accessibility in mind: we're on the Portland Metro bus line** and  have free parking for all our visitors.

The Bonney downtown location was our home for almost 25 years. We're delighted to begin a new chapter in our history of serving the Greater Portland area in a beautiful new space in South Portland, and we’re grateful for the opportunity it provides to better serve our valued clients!

See you at our new South Portland location!

21 Donald B. Dean Drive, Suite 2
South Portland, ME
(207) 773-3829 or (800) 398-5909
fax: (207) 773-1864
portland@bonneystaffing.com

**On the Portland bus line? Take the 24A bus and get off at the Maine Mall/JC Penney stop. Look for the flashing red light/4-way intersection on Philbrook Road, straight ahead of you, and continue straight, onto John Roberts Road. Turn left into Donald B. Dean Drive. We are located in the 2nd building on your right. 

BONNEY Welcomes New Branch Managers for Portsmouth & Biddeford Offices

BONNEY Staffing Center is pleased to announce two new additions to our team of professionals! As Branch Managers working within their local Maine and New Hampshire communities, the new members of the BONNEY team will lend their expertise in bringing job seekers and employers together. They will also help maintain the high standards of strong leadership that BONNEY is known for. Welcome!

Kelly Collins, Branch Manager, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Kelly Collins has joined the Portsmouth, New Hampshire Office of BONNEY Staffing Center as Branch Manager.

Kelly Collins

Originally from Auburn, Maine, Collins spent four years on active duty in the US Army; 2 years stateside and 2 years in Panama, Central America.

Upon returning to Maine after the Army, Collins moved to Portland and helped launch the The Portland Phoenix arts and entertainment newspaper. She has worked for the mortgage company Beneficial HSBC, and has held positions in sales, sales management, and training for major media corporations. Collins has over 20 years of sales experience in areas of advertising, mortgage and finance, banking, multimedia, and SEO/SEM.

On a lighter note, when Collins was in the Army, she began a side business as a DJ, working in dance clubs and on the radio. Following her military service, she continued to DJ weddings for about 10 years before retiring her microphone in 2005.

Collins said her journey with BONNEY began in August when she visited the Biddeford Office for an interview.  A few weeks later, she began what she calls her dream job with BONNEY in Portsmouth. “I feel like I have become a member of a wonderful family and am looking forward to a bright future!” she said.

Westley Tucker, Branch Manager, Biddeford, Maine

Westley Tucker has joined the Biddeford, Maine Office of BONNEY Staffing Center as Branch Manager.

Westley Tucker

Tucker grew up in Portland, Maine where he attended school and became interested in business and technology. “Specifically intriguing to me were the challenges that organizations face to remain competitive and profitable, especially in today's fast-paced, ever-evolving global theater,” he said. This passion for business prompted him to attend the University of Maine, Orono where he completed a B.A. in Business Management.

Following graduation, Tucker worked at Hertz in Portland, where he worked his way up to Operations Manager. He became interested in exploring work at a smaller company, and was attracted to BONNEY because of its positive culture. “The staffing industry is, without question, unique, and the people at BONNEY Staffing are so full of passion and pride for what they do. It is clearly represented in their work and their care for both the employee and the client,” said Tucker. He praised the wonderful team at the Biddeford Office where he now serves as Manager and said he looks forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.

Tucker was married this June, and he and his wife live in Portland.

Did You Know?

BONNEY Staffing Center has 8 local Branch Offices located throughout Maine and Southern New Hampshire in an effort to better serve the communities in which you live and work. You can visit the Branch closest to you and talk to a Staffing Supervisor or Branch Manager in person – or you can call or email your local BONNEY Office. Find a local Branch Location near you!

BONNEY Staffing Center is a 2014 Best Place to Work!

 
For the third year in a row, BONNEY Staffing Center has been chosen as one of the Best Places To Work in Maine! We are honored to be one of the 70 Maine companies to win this award in 2014. The Best Places to Work in Maine program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - Maine State Council and Best Companies Group. The program recognizes companies that have created outstanding workplace environments in Maine.

Partners endorsing the program include: the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine HR Convention, the Maine Department of Labor, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, Mainebiz magazine, and JobsinME.com

This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Maine, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. The 2014 Best Places to Work in Maine list is made up of companies in three size categories: Small (15-49 U.S. employees), Medium (50-249 U.S. employees) and Large (250+ U.S. employees).

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Maine. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, and demographics and the second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience.

BONNEY took part in the Best Places to Work in Maine awards ceremony on October 8 and was profiled in a special publication by Mainebiz!

     

The 2014 Best Places to Work in Maine:

SMALL EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 - 49 Employees)

Albin, Randall & Bennett, Portland
BONNEY Staffing Center, Portland
Hall Internet Marketing, Portland
Holden Agency, Portland
Kennebec Federal Savings, Waterville
MPX, Portland
Nurse Anesthesia of Maine, Brewer
PeoplesChoice Credit Union, Saco
Pierce, Portland
Plixer International, Inc., Kennebunk
RLC Engineering, LLC, Hallowell
Sage Data Security LLC, Portland
SFX AMERICA, Portland
TruChoice Federal Credit Union, South Portland

MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (50 - 249 Employees)

Allagash Brewing Co., Portland
Allen Insurance and Financial, Camden
Androscoggin Bank, Lewiston
Apothecary By Design, Portand
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Bar Harbor
Bath Savings Institution, Bath
Bedard Pharmacy and Medical Supplies, Auburn
BlueTarp Financial, Portland
CashStar, Inc., Portland
Clark Insurance, Portland
Coastal Women's Healthcare, Scarborough
Community Care, Bangor
Connectivity Point, Auburn
Day's Jewelers. Waterville
F.A. Peabody Company, Houlton
FISC Solutions, Lewiston
Good Shepherd Food Bank, Auburn
GreenPages Technology Solutions, Kittery
Harriman, Auburn
Infinity Federal Credit Union, Westbrook
Kepware Technologies, Portland
Machias Savings Bank, Machias
Maine Credit Union League & Synergent, Portland
Maine Savings Federal Credit Union, Augusta
Maine State Credit Union, Augusta
Mechanics Savings Bank, Auburn
Moody's Collision Centers, Inc., Gorham
Patriot Subaru, Saco
Putney, Inc, Portland
SeniorsPlus, Lewiston
Skowhegan Savings Bank, Skowhegan
Systems Engineering, Inc., Portland
Thayer Corporation, Auburn
Tom's of Maine, Kennebunk
Town & Country Federal Credit Union, South Portland
Winxnet, Portland

LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250+ Employees)

Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, Lewiston
athenahealth, Inc., Belfast
Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor
Barclays, Wilton
Carbonite, Inc., Lewiston
CIANBRO, Pittsfield
Cintas Corporation, Westbrook
Consigli Construction Co., Inc., Portland
Diversified Communications, Portland
Edward Jones, Belfast
Geiger Group, Lewiston
Hancock Lumber Company, Casco
Hollywood Casino Bangor, Bangor
InterMed, P.A., South Portland
Kaplan University Maine Campuses, South Portland
Maine Veterans' Homes, Augusta
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., Norridgewalk
T-Mobile US, Oakland
Tyler Technologies, Inc., Yarmouth
Unum, Portland

For more information on the Best Places to Work in Maine program, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkinME.com or contact Jackie Miller at 877-455-2159.

Employer Survival Kit

Hiring Challenges? Meet Them Head On

Your staff is the heart of your business. It defines your company culture and is the foundation of productivity, innovation and development. Whether your business is in growth mode or scaling back, hiring and retaining top quality staff is a critical part of its success.

Of course, economic uncertainty only makes hiring decisions more complicated. Even with a job market characterized by slow and steady growth, regional challenges in Maine and New Hampshire, such as a stagnant population, a dearth of younger workers, and a much-publicized skills gap, can plague local employers. And, when jobs are in demand, hiring can feel like looking for one qualified fish in an ocean of applicants, overwhelming and overburdening human resources departments. How do employers make intelligent hiring decisions and cope with limited HR capacity?

Staffing Companies Lighten the Load

Businesses often turn to support to shore up their HR processes and lessen the pressures of hiring and maintaining staff, whether permanent or temporary. Enlisting a staffing company means creating a new partnership, and choosing the right partner can increase productivity, boost a business’ bottom line, and invigorate an organization over the long haul.

Staffing companies take care of many of the resource-sapping processes, such as screening employees, conducting background checks, verifying references, and interviewing. They also have rich resources for tapping the just right skilled worker for a project. Beyond the hiring process, staffing companies also take care of payroll, invoice employers for payment, and because they serve as the employer of record, are responsible for withholding taxes, providing insurance protection, including worker’s compensation and unemployment benefits. They often provide supervisory services as well, taking additional burden off of company employees.

Employer & HR Local Resources 

• When staffing decisions are being made, HR support is paramount. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is organization of human resource professionals with chapters in Maine and New Hampshire that provide information and support on a variety of HR topics HR strategies, best practices, conferences, legal issues and more. Find Maine chapters or find NH chapters.

• Resources for employers including hiring, unemployment insurance and workers compensation, and safety and training resources can be found at Maine.gov.

• For support with financing and growing a business in the state of New Hampshire, visit the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center. In Maine, get the help you need at the Maine Small Business Development Center.

• Maine Career Center provides employer resources including recruiting, labor market information and hiring support. And, if you are a Maine employer looking to hire quality workers with strong leadership and teamwork skills, find a CareerCenter Veterans' Representative.

Adding Value

In addition to basic hiring services, value-added services and specialized programs offered by staffing companies can mean return on investment that extends beyond just HR relief. For companies with challenging needs due to volume, timeframe, or skill set, staffing companies collaborate to find creative solutions. Top-tier agencies offer a variety of staffing options such as temporary workers, direct-hire workers, and engage in strategic hiring when specific skills are necessary. For example, as part of maintaining a valuable partnership with clients, BONNEY Staffing Center offers employers robust skills and assessment training (a great predictor of worker productivity), insurance protection, 24/7 availability for urgent needs, and employees benefits that translate into better quality recruiting and better retention.

Employers can also tap into the latest hiring technologies. BONNEY also offers the latest in job search technology, with their “Say Something Great” video resumes. The ultimate in streamlining the hiring process, BONNEY’S SSG video interview system allow employers to virtually meet candidates from their desk. Learn more about BONNEY’s Say Something Great Video Resumes.

Whether your goal is to take advantage of specialized programs and services, to boost to your bottom line, or simply to find that one fish in Applicant Ocean, consider a brand new partnership – with a staffing company. It’s an investment that can pay dividends far beyond the HR office.

Staffing Company Checklist

Looking for a HR support for your business? Ask your staffing company if they have these value-added services before you commit:

✓ 24/7 Availability. If you have emergency staffing needs or employ shift workers, 9-5 service from your staffing agency could leave you in the lurch when you most need help.

✓ Complete Insurance Protection. If you employ workers in the field, don’t take risks. Make sure your staffing agency offers insurance that is complete, comprehensive and above industry averages. 

✓ Complementary Skills Training.  Have a project requiring specialized on-the-job training? Ask your agency about charges for orientation and training to make sure they are taken into account. 

✓ Geographic reach. If your company has multiple offices, single-locations agencies can be inefficient when it comes to recruiting. And don’t discount local staffing agencies for nation needs – BONNEY Staffing, for example, is part of collective of independently-owned staffing companies across the country, giving them national reach. 

✓ Onsite Management. Some agencies offer services that include complete project coordination and management of temporary staff so you can focus on other core job duties. 

✓ Employee Performance Tracking. Make sure your agency has a solid track record of performance tracking, evaluations and quality control. 

✓ Benefits for Employees. Robust benefits for employees support an agency’s retention and recruitment efforts, ensuring the best employee for your project.

Questions about how staffing companies work with businesses? View FAQs about hiring, staffing and billing, or see if BONNEY’s specialized programs fit your needs.

Open Interview Event: June 18

Searching for a job? Ready to make a change? It’s the perfect time to attend BONNEY Staffing Center’s region-wide Open Interview Event! On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at all 8 of BONNEY’s Branch Locations, you’re invited to explore over 250 job openings throughout Maine and Southern New Hampshire! 

It’s is an exciting time for job seekers, and for anyone exploring the advantages of joining the BONNEY team (there are plenty). We have IMMEDIATE job openings in a variety of fields – Administrative, Accounting, Clerical, Customer Service, Hospitality, Medical/Legal Office, Manufacturing, Production, Technical, Warehouse and more! Mark your calendar, and tell someone you know who could use a foot-in-the-door or a change for the better.  To save time on Wednesday, apply online ahead of time.  Here’s what you can expect on the day!
(Download as a PDF) 

Why You Didn't Get The Job

Don’t Be a Casualty of These Job Application & Resume Slipups 

It’s a common scenario for the job seeker: They hear about the perfect job opening, but when they apply, their application seems to disappear into the ether.

If this sounds like your job search routine, you could be falling into one of the lesser-known job application traps. You do the basics – you proofread, you check your formatting – but you haven’t taken a hard look why your application goes from being a “maybe” to a “not going to happen”.

If you’re crossing your t’s and dotting your i’s to no avail, try cross-checking your process against these five job application ambushes before you press send on another plea for the perfect position that goes unheard.

1. You Overdid the Jargon.

Skills and duties jargon might have been all the rage on resumes a few decades ago, but today employers see through the doublespeak. Being “innovative” and a “multi-tasker” can prompt major yawns unless you can back it up with real action. Did you implement a new customer service tracking system that increased efficiency by 30%? Did you regularly manage interns while keeping an eye on daily duties? Go on a hunt for those empty adjectives on your resume – and replace them with real life accomplishments that will keep your name on the short list.

2. You Lied.

You exaggerated your job title. You fudged your several months of unemployment. You saw a void in your “Accomplishments” column and you, uh, filled it. Trouble is, background checks are simple, references are forthcoming, and if one detail doesn’t stand up, your application will go in the circular file fast – no opportunities to explain and no second chances. Lying on your job application can ruin your chances faster than you can say “unemployment”, so if you didn’t get that degree, say so. Your qualifications may lag behind other candidates, but your honesty will keep you in the running.

Want to Get the Job? 

Get Social.

If you’re leaving out social information when applying for a job, then that phone ring you hear is the 80s calling – they want their resume back! Getting social is expected when it comes to hitting the bricks in a tech savvy age. In fact, says Business News Daily, your social profile could be your true application. Maintaining your social profile should be the first effort you make as you embark on your job search.

LinkedIn. A LinkedIn account is an imperative for job seekers – put the address at the top of the page, and make sure your profile is updated. (Use the “Public Profile” button to clean up long addresses.)

Twitter. Depending on the job you’re seeking, including your Twitter handle is optional, but more and more important, say today’s recruiters. If you’re job hunting, your feed should be clean and show the real you – but at your best.

Facebook. Listing your Facebook profile is also optional depending on the type of job you’re seeking, but make no mistake – if you’re a potential employee in contention for a position, recruiters will be taking a gander. It’s the quickest way to see what kind of person they might be hiring. Give your page the attention it needs – you know what we mean – before taking it on the road.

3. You Didn’t Include a Cover Letter.

Even if you are applying for a job via email, don’t just attach a resume with the requisite sentence or two. A good cover letter is essential. It’s also an opportunity to make the business of job hunting personal by telling your potential employer why you’re applying and what makes you the right person for the job. Point up what’s particularly desirable about you, and make sure you mention specifics about the job and the company you are applying for so it’s clear the letter was written with that job in mind. Try these cover letter tips to help you create an attention-grabbing cover letter.

4. You Cut Corners. 

It’s tempting: You’re faced with a long application, either on paper or online, with plenty of blank spaces asking for past employers, education, and screening information, and you leave it blank, or say “see attached”. Duplicating efforts you’ve already made on your resume may seem unnecessary, but if employers request an application, they are probably using it to screen for basic information. So, put in the time, and leave no space unfilled (if it doesn’t apply, indicate as much with an “n/a”) and your employer will know you’re willing to do due diligence – on the application and on the job.

5. You Disappeared.

The interview’s over, the application is submitted – you’ve done your part. Right? Not by a long shot. First, many a hire has been made by a mere nudge – a follow up call, or a reminder that you’re serious about the job or available to come in for an interview. One contact just isn’t enough when application piles are as tall as a Coast Redwood. Second, if you’ve already had an interview, don’t vanish into thin air – your job prospects will vanish too. Send a thank you note (email is usually fine) before you even consider following up with a call, or you’ll end up as in the slush pile as just another felled tree. Get the basics on writing a thank you note following a job interview.

Visit BONNEY’s Support Center for advice about Powerful Resumes, Interview Tips and being a strong job applicant. Or, put a staffing agency to work for you! BONNEY can help you put your best foot forward in a job you are suited for. Visit your local branch location and talk to your local staffing specialist.