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Award Staffing Wins Silver in Minnesota’s Best 2026 for Staffing & Recruitment Services

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We are thrilled to announce that Award Staffing has been recognized as a Silver Winner for Staffing/Recruiting Services in StarTribune’s Minnesota’s Best 2026.

On June 28th, Minnesota Best revealed the top businesses across various industries voted by the public community. This recognition is meaningful as it is a reflection of the trust our clients, associates, and community have placed in us.

What Sets Our Staffing & Recruitment Services Apart

Award Staffing has been delivering workforce solutions to Minnesota’s light industrial businesses since 1988. Our hiring process goes beyond simply filling roles. We build lasting partnerships with our clients through tailored recruitment strategies that aligns with their culture, values, and operational needs.

We take a people-first approach that includes in-depth candidate screening, skills assessments, and culture-fit alignment to find candidates who integrate seamlessly with our clients’ team.

This proven approach reduces mishires, boosts morale, and builds a workforce that drives lasting success. Whether you’re navigating seasonal hiring spikes, rapid growth, or high turnover, we’re here to make every placement fit.

Continued Recognition

This recognition marks the fifth consecutive year Award Staffing has been featured in Minnesota’s Best, having earned our place in this program every year since 2021. StarTribune’s Minnesota’s Best awards are determined through an audience-driven process. Businesses are nominated and voted for by the public, with winners representing Minnesota’s most cherished organizations. On June 28th over 750 top businesses were recognized in 390 categories. The full winners guide is available at https://www.minnesotasbest.com/2026-guide.html.  This award reflects the loyalty and support of our clients, candidates, and community in Minnesota.

Last year we were featured in StarTribune’s Top 200 Workplaces, and TCB Best of Business. What started as an exciting milestone has become a testament to our continued commitment to serving Minnesota businesses and job seekers with integrity and reliability.

Thank You For Your Support

Thank you to our dedicated team for their commitment to serving our clients, associates, and community with integrity. We couldn’t succeed without you.

To our clients: your partnership enables us to create meaningful opportunities and build lasting relationships. Thank you for trusting us with your staffing needs.

To our associates: thank you for entrusting us with your career growth and development.

To our community: we’re grateful for your support. Being part of Minnesota’s business community is an honor, and we’re committed to earning your trust every single year.

Building a Partnership That Drives Success

At Award Staffing, we build partnerships rooted in trust, reliability, and mutual success. We go beyond basic staffing solutions to deeply understand your business goals, culture, and unique needs. By customizing our recruitment strategies, we connect you with candidates who share your values and strengthen your team.

If you’re ready to transform your hiring process and partner with a staffing agency that’s dedicated to your success, we’re here to help. Contact our team to discuss temporary staffing, direct hire placement, and workforce solutions tailored to your goals. Together, we’ll build a workforce that empowers your business to thrive.

3 Things to Think About Before Choosing Your Hiring Partner

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Your hiring partner is a key figure in your company’s success. He/she must be trustworthy, accountable, and in agreement with the company mission and values – all in addition to having the discernment to hire right.

Ensure They Understand Your Company Culture.

If your hiring partner doesn’t understand your company culture, they are not necessarily going to be able to hire an employee who is the right fit. Before you let your hiring manager take over the interview process, make sure they understand exactly the type of culture you’re seeking regarding work hours, workplace friendships, policies on vacation time and outside gigs, etc.

Don’t Rush into It.

Don’t rush into the hiring process by placing someone an inexperienced candidate into the ring. You could end up causing more harm than good by doing this. If you are short on time and need someone to hire your next candidate, consider hiring a staffing agency as they have all the experience necessary.

Inform them of Your Values.

Whether you choose to hire a staffing agency or an internal hiring manager, make sure you have a conversation with them about the company’s values, ethics, and definition of professionalism. It’ll be much easier for them to tangibly take that into account when seeking a candidate that is a good fit.

If you’re looking to hire new staff, consider Award Staffing. We will be able to ascertain your company culture, values, and other parameters to help you find the staff you need. We can both find the best-fit hiring manager and play a role as your HR extension. Contact us today. If you’re searching for more tips and trick on how to improve your company’s workforce, check out our hiring solutions blog.

 

FINDING YOUR TALENT

Want to learn more about how Award Staffing can help your organization with your staffing and employment needs? Start by providing our team with a few pieces of information about yourself, and we will take care of the rest.

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