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Dietz serves on Board

David Dietz has accepted a three year term of service on the board of directors at Cultural Diversity Resources, a proactive diversity initiative to address the challenges and opportunities of increased cultural and ethnic diversity in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area.

According to Census 2000, Fargo-Moorhead’s ethnic community doubles every ten years. New challenges and opportunities to bond as a strong community patterned in cultural and ethnic diversity abound. "My personal reason for accepting this invitation is to get involved in our community. I feel passionate for volunteering with this organization because globalization is rapidly creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to work and live together," Dietz notes.

Cultural Diversity Resources is governed by nine board of directors, nominated from the community-at-large. CDR’s goals are to increase the understanding and value of diversity in our communities, as well as to create opportunities by eliminating barriers to community participation. For more information, please visit their Web site at culturaldiversityresources.org.

Preference Expands

Preference has added two newly created positions. Kendra Krogstad joined the manufacturing and labor staffing division last year.  "I enjoy coming to work because everyone is so cheerful and pleasant. I also love meeting all the new people every day. What's surprising to me is that I can be walking down the street and people will recognize and remember me. It's a wonderful feeling to know I'm making a difference in people's life," she says. Kendra specializes in various labor and manufacturing jobs.

Tania Cook was also recently added to our team. Needing something fresh and a chance to make a difference in people’s lives, Tania joined Preference with a primary focus in direct hire, though she will lend support to the industrial and clerical staffing divisions as well. “Because my previous work experiences have given me the opportunity to work with diverse groups of people, my listening skills and empathy will enable me to be an asset to the Preference team. Here I feel a sense of pride when I help someone pursue their dream,” she says.

Preference Reduces Employee Injuries

Vic Jones, Safety Manager for Preference Personnel, and Industrial Staffing Consultants Todd Obbink, Kendra Krogstad and Darlene Hanson work together to reduce employee injuries. “Their efforts in successfully implementing a multitude of actions in our safety program have reduced employee injuries as well as the severity of injuries,” asserts Larry Dietz, CEO. “These forward thinking efforts have created a positive outcome for Preference Personnel temporary and contract employees, as well as key values for our client-employers,” he adds. Vic Jones comments “ As a group we continually brainstorm to improve safety for the people that work in the field. Our goal is to always provide the best safety training possible prior to assigning people to a position.”

Record Numbers Of People Find Employment

2007 marked another successful year for both employers and job seekers at Preference Personnel. A record number of job seekers found employment of their choice at Preference last year. “The growth was in a variety of positions,” adds Candice Dietz, President. “It is rewarding to make a difference in people’s lives while simultaneously contributing to our client-company’s growth. We are lucky to work with employers who understand the importance of hiring the best talent and appreciate the value of matching the right person to their positions.”

This important record reflects on the quality, experience, and friendliness of our staff. To talk to one of our qualified consultants, please call us at 293-6905.

Preference Gives To The Staffing Industry

Current President of the North Dakota Staffing Association, David Dietz has joined the American Staffing Association’s Industrial Council Policy. ASA’s Industrial Policy Council is made up of a select group of staffing industry professionals throughout the nation. These industry leaders establish best practices for staffing firms specializing in manufacturing, construction and distribution positions. More information can be found at www.staffingtoday.net.

The voice of the U.S. staffing industry, ASA and its affiliated chapters promote the interests of the industry through legal and legislative advocacy, public relations, education, and the establishment of high standards of ethical conduct. More can be learned about the American Staffing Association and its members at www.staffingtoday.net.

Preference Volunteers

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

Preference team members Loren Tschosik, Karis Walstad, Jon Kerzmann, Kara Jorvig, Kendra Krogstad, and Faye Hoven have all volunteered to share their experiences with students to help prepare them for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace.

Happy Anniversary!
Our team at Preference is made up of fun, caring, and dedicated professionals. With more than 140 years of combined experience in the industry, our team has longevity, experience, and a lot of heart. If you work with any of these team members, please join us in congratulating them!

Todd Obbink, CTS/CSP* 9 Years Industrial Staffing	Kara Jorvig, CPC 5 Years Administrative Staffing
Jill Benson 1 Year Payroll Manager		Kendra Krogstad 1 Year Industrial Staffing

Dietz Assumes Leadership Role In North Dakota

David Dietz, President of the North Dakota Staffing Association works with member staffing companies to advance the staffing industry in North Dakota. Key initiatives for his leadership team and members include educating the public on how North Dakota’s staffing companies are helping North Dakota citizens find desired employment fast, how North Dakota businesses gain a competitive edge through using staffing services and how our state’s economy is being positively impacted by staffing companies. His term is for 2008 and 2009.