September 27, 2018 – – Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida, a plumbing business based in Panama City, FL, is proud to announce that they have recently expanded their service area to include Chipley, FL. Chipley is a city in Washington County, Florida, that is only about 48 miles from Panama City.

Scott Hobbs from Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida says: “We are proud to announce that we have expanded our service area to include the city of Chipley. Residents of that city can now make use of our plumbing services. It should be pointed out that plumbing emergencies are enough of a headache without dealing with an ornery customer service rep or repairman. What we offer is a warm voice, a courteous call, and a convenient process. We make your emergency a priority for us, scheduling service as quickly as possible to resolve your problem.”

Scotts Hobbs points out that the quality of the services for plumbing Chipley FL residents will receive will be the same as the quality enjoyed by residents of Panama City. He says that they have already a reputation and they will never want to lose that.

The quality has been proven by customers and many of them have left highly positive reviews on the company site. For instance, Sean M. gave the service a five star rating and says, “As everyone knows, having septic problems will make you want to pull your hair out. I am very grateful I called Mr Rooter. I was told by Michael the tank was too small for my family, so we made plans to have it pulled. Mr. Rooter worked fast to get what ever was needed for permits and whatever else was needed to get this done quickly. Michael was a respectable hard worker. He explained everything he was doing step by step. He worked 16 hour days to get the job done as fast as he could. I will never use anyone else for my plumbing business, it will all go to Mr. Rooter and Michael if he is able to come out.”

The emergency services for septic Panama City FL homeowners have received are part of the reason why Mr. Rooter has developed such a great reputation. These emergency services form the core of the Mr. Rooter service. Although this is a crowded field, Scott Hobbs points out that they stand out because of a number of things, such as their licensed and insured experts, the fact that they never charge overtime fees, the fact that they guarantee customer satisfaction, availability of flexible appointment times, and provision of a upfront flat rate pricing. The repairs done will include preventative strategies to make sure that the same kind of emergency will not happen again.

K.M. from Panama City also gave Mr. Rooter five stars and says, “Service is scheduled very promptly. When you call you get on the schedule for a service call right away. If you are an owner of a rental property they coordinate with your renter and so you can handle problems remotely. Mr. Rooter service is not cheap in the slightest but I would say fees are on par with what is common to the business.”

Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida provides both residential and commercial services. Residential services include HydroScrub jetting, drain cleaning, sewer line repair and replacements, sewer system backups, plumbing video camera inspection, trenchless sewer line repair, plumbing repairs, plumbing diagnosis and inspection, and plumbing replacement and installations, water line replacement and installations, water line repairs, leaking pipes repair, frozen pipes repair, well pump service, emergency service, plumbing system maintenance, clogged drains repair, sump pumps, well pump installation and replacement, and well pump service.

Mr. Rooter also offers its plumbing services to commercial establishments. These include motels, hotels and resorts; restaurants, bars and other eateries; health clinics and hospitals; business offices; sports arenas and venues; assisted living and nursing homes; food retailers and grocery stores; malls and shopping centers; plants that process food; convenience stores and gas stations; public buildings and airports; and schools, colleges and universities.

Mr. Rooter was established by David Duck in 1970 in Oklahoma City, OK. It was then known as Mr. Rooter Plumbing and it soon earned a reputation of providing quality work at a good price. Don Dwyer, founder of The Dwyer Group family of franchises, bought Mr. Rooter Plumbing in 1989 but David Duck retained ownership of the original plumbing business at Oklahoma City.

Those who need more information about the services offered by Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida can visit their website at https://www.mrrooter.com/panama-city/.

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Contact Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida:

Scott Hobbs
920 NE Ave
plumbing.panama.city.fl@gmail.com
920 NE Ave Panama City, FL 32401

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September 27, 2018 – – Brent Silver Construction, a premier home remodeling and construction company based in Los Angeles, California, is excited to announce they have moved their office to a new location. The move from the Sherman Oaks area to the edge of Beverly Hills, also coincides with the opening of two new websites for the company and a partnership with a new marketing team.

Arie Abekasis, spokesperson for the company said, “It’s a very exciting time for our team. Not only is our location now more centrally located in the L.A. area, we’re still able to serve our customers all over the city with the home remodeling and construction needs with our revamped websites. Customers should be able to get the best information when choosing a contractor, and we think these sites really show off our projects well while giving people the information on our team they need.”

One of the sites Brent Silver Construction has launched includes an extensive gallery of the projects the team has worked on over the years. Some of the projects that are shown include homes under construction in the Hollywood Hills and West Hollywood areas, finished modern homes in West Hollywood and Studio City, and a Tuscan-style home in Sherman Oaks. The site also features the construction company’s custom kitchens, pools, and specialty rooms such as home theaters, offices, closets, and steam rooms. Abekasis says, “You can also see a rare luxury basement, which you don’t see often in L.A. It turned out beautifully and the client was very pleased with the results.”

The company’s other new website shows off the staff and the office at their new location, along with their hours of operation. “We love our new location,” Abekasis says. “In fact, as soon as we moved in we got right to work, as you can see in the photos on the new site. Best of all, with just one click you can get a quote on any project you need us to do. We realized that finding a general contractor can be a daunting task in Los Angeles, but we can help make it easier. You can get a quote right off the site, or you can call us with any questions you might have.”

Founded in 2005, Brent Silver Construction has been providing distinguished remodels for residents all over the Los Angeles area. Through creative remodels and specialized construction work, the company is committed to bringing their clients’ ideas and taste to life. Some of the work they specialize in are home additions, carport installation, garage building, prefab houses, sustainable design, and much more. They are dedicated to managing a project from start to finish with honesty and integrity, building relationships with their clients along the way. “No matter if you need an upgrade to your old kitchen, or want to build your dream home, we do it all,” Abekasis states. “Our team is experienced in making those dreams come true.”

The work that Brent Silver Construction has done in the past has not only earned the company an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, but it has created a number of satisfied customers, as seen in their 5-star status on Yelp. Doron T. in Los Angeles said, “From day one Brent Silver has been very professional and great to deal with. These projects can sometimes be a nightmare but I feel so fortunate that it was Brent Silver by our side. Their service and communication was excellent and we’re very pleased with their quality of work. I can’t wait to show off my remodeled bathroom to all my friends and family. Thank you, Brent Silver!”

Brent Silver Construction is excited to be marketing their new sites through Houzz, a site connecting homeowners and builders. “Partnering up with Houzz has been amazing so far,” Abekasis says. “We’re able to put together a complete site that has all our information that’s easy for potential clients to find. We’ve put up a lot of photos from all of our different projects, and we hope it gives people some inspiration that we can bring to life for them. The site really encourages collaboration between clients and professional builders, which is what we’ve strived for since we started. We hope to bring even more L.A. residents beautiful work with this new partnership.”

For those looking for a home builder, want information on the other services Brent Silver Construction provides, or want to get a quote on a project, they are encouraged to visit the company’s new sites to get more information.

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Contact Brent Silver Construction:

Arie Abekasis
818-371-9820
brentsilverconstruction@gmail.com
Brent Silver Construction
434 N. Croft Ave
Los Angeles, Ca 90048

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September 27, 2018 – – Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton, a Fedex shipping Pensacola FL business, has announced that they are now a one stop shop for FedEx Ground, FedEx Express and international shipping solutions. It is a FedEx Authorized ShipCenter and because FedEx delivers shipments to almost any location in the U.S. and to millions of addresses in more than 200 countries, the business is now capable of providing almost any kind of international shipping that is required.

Thomas Armstrong, spokesperson for Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton, says: “We are proud to be able to provide all kinds of international shipping needs. We are now your go-to source for shipping. Don’t forget, here at Creighton Business Center, a FedEx Ship Center, we are packaging and shipping experts – bring us your delicate, valuable, time-sensitive and sentimental items. We have shipping boxes for virtually anything, and we’ll pack it with TLC to make sure it arrives in perfect condition.”

Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton can ship various kinds of items. These include medical devices, PC and laptop computers, artwork, toys, gifts, clothing, fragile and delicate items, documents, antiques, electronics equipment and gadgets, graduation presents, household goods, video consoles and games, auto parts, jewelry, office equipment and supplies, birthday items, and samples.

Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton also serves as a Pensacola post office. Thomas Armstrong explains, “Mail carriers for the United States Post Office go by or deliver to every address in the United States every day, Monday through Saturday (and sometimes on Sunday). This fact makes USPS different from all other carriers and is one of the reasons Creighton Business Center, a FedEx Ship Center, provides easy and convenient access to all-things postal. Whether you need a single stamp, or want to get a care package to your sister in the Marine Corps, we’re here to help.”

The company offers both domestic and international mail and shipping services. Services include Standard Post, Stamps and First Class Mail, USPS tracking, Certified Mail, Priority Mail Express (delivery guaranteed), Media Mail, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express International, Signature Confirmation, and Priority Mail International.

Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton also offers other types of services. They offer copy and print services, such as business cards, copying services, postcard printing, print and document services, and flyers and brochures.

Meanwhile, home and business services offered by Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton include documents scanning, digital mailbox rental, notary public, fax services, direct mail marketing, textbook buyback, inkjet cartridge refill, rubber stamps, U-Haul rental, and eBay services.

The company is also an official U-Haul service provider of truck rentals in Pensacola. Customers can rent by the day or by the hour, or round trip or one way. Thomas Armstrong says, “When moving to or from Pensacola, FL, get free rental rate quotes at Creighton Business Center. U-Haul rentals are specifically engineered from the ground up to assist moving families, not freight. Our moving vehicles have more safety features than other moving vehicles in the industry including gentle ride suspension and high visibility mirrors to assist the driver. Whether you are moving a smaller apartment or a large four-bedroom house, U-Haul rentals will provide you with the moving vehicle you need to get from point A to point B.”

Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton is an independently owned and operated business located at Creighton Road, Pensacola, Florida. The company is made up of people from Pensacola and who are professionally trained in packing, shipping, printing and other services. Thomas Armstrong points out that they are all committed to providing the best in customer care in an efficient and friendly environment.

The quality of their services is supported by positive reviews provided by satisfied customers on the company’s Facebook page. For example, Oren P. gave the business a five star rating and says, “Tommy and his team at his Creighton location has been very helpful and friendly to both my business and my family. The best thing about this business is the fact that you can easily get in there and out within seconds! Unlike the post office where it takes your whole lunch hour just to give them a package. I highly recommend them to anyone in the Pensacola area.”

Stephanie P. also gave the company five stars. She says, “Every time I go in, I have an excellent experience. Each staff member that I have ever met with have gone above and beyond to be sure that my packages are secure and that I get the best deal that I can.”

Those who need more information about the services provided by Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton or who would like to get a free quote can visit the company website at https://www.pensacolashipping.com/.

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Contact Pack & Ship Business Center Creighton:

Thomas Armstrong
(850) 912-6699
packship.pensacola@gmail.com
1805 Creighton Rd #5,
Pensacola, FL 32504

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September 27, 2018 – – Allogram, Inc. Odenton, a custom trophy Baltimore business, has announced that they have recently expanded their acrylic awards category. The company points out that they now have more than 500 items in their acrylics category. Two new items are the Advocacy Level and Awareness Level custom acrylic cut outs.

Amanda Gianotti from Allogram, Inc. Odenton states: “Since we offer customized acrylic awards, those Advocacy Level and Awareness Level acrylic cut outs represent an almost limitless number of items. We can create acrylic awards that are designed based on your specifications.”

Amanda continues, “Our extensive equipment list includes six powerful laser engravers, traditional rotary engravers, full color thermal head printing, full color sublimation, direct UV printing, dimensional UV printing, woodworking and sand carving. Our creative graphics team can take your ideas and design the best award product for your application.”

Advocacy Level custom acrylic awards have two to three components, have multiple thicknesses, are nine to 12 inches tall, and allow for full color or laser imprint on two to three surfaces. On the other hand, Awareness Level custom acrylic awards have one component, are three to six inches tall, have a thickness of up to one-half inch, and can have a full color or laser imprint on one surface.

Amanda points out that no matter what design the acrylic award is, it is always made to represent the client’s company, brand, vision, and values. She says, “We have years of experience in various methods and mediums to achieve the award that represents your unique style. One piece or thousands, we can create an award that speaks to your audience and sends your message visually.”

Aside from the Advocacy Level and Awareness Level awards, the acrylic awards category contains other designs, such as a clear acrylic award with a maximum size of 12 inches x 15 inches and has full color direct UV print and is designed for wall hanging; a clear acrylic award with 0.75 inch piano finish with ebony base; custom acrylic cut outs; a custom acrylic award with full UV print on a black snap-in base; custom mixed media awards; custom shaped clear acrylic with full color print on black acrylic base; gold and clear acrylic paperweights; Krystal Star acrylic trophy; Loyalty Level acrylic awards; Preference Level acrylic awards; and 3-D carved rising star award.

Amanda says, “Our precision computer driven equipment will diamond drag, burnish, route, sandblast, direct print, vector cut and laser engrave any personal message and logo into a variety of materials. With a large inventory of raw materials and component parts, we are able to produce your order not only quickly, but efficiently and at an unbeatable price.”

According to Amanda, Allogram performs its operations based on a set of core values, which are reflected in all of the work that they do and are evident in their new additions to the acrylic awards collection. These core values include quality for the product, the message, the imprint, and the customer experience; technology of equipment, education, and communication; and accountability regarding creativity, accuracy, respectability, and honesty. These values are integrated into each piece of customized award that they produce, regardless of how large the order is.

Amanda points out that they offer complete transparency regarding prices. When selecting a particular award, customers are able to see the pricing structure and other details. Because of this, they will know exactly how much budget they need for their specific order.

With such a focus on core values, Allogram has earned a reputation of offering the best awards Baltimore businesses can rely on. This is demonstrated by the large number of positive reviews the company has received. For instance, Ramon K., who gave Allogram, Inc. Odenton a five-star rating, says on the company’s Google page: “The service that Allogram provides is A-Rank. You could not ask for better service and I hope to do business with them in the future. Keep the good quality up!” Cassy R. also gave the company five stars and says, “Great company to work with! They provided very professional customer service with a personalized touch and a quick turnaround on the product. Very affordable and beautiful quality. We were very pleased and would highly recommend them.”

Another factor that distinguishes Allogram from other awards companies is that they offer awards production services above and beyond what is shown in their catalog. Amanda says, “We offer fabrication services including laser engraving, routing, burnishing, full color direct UV printing, dimensional UV printing, vector cutting, sandblasting, chemical etching and sublimation. All of these services are provided “in-house” so we can control both production time and quality.”

Those who need more information about the awards produced by Allogram can visit their website at http://www.allogram.com/.

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Contact Allogram, Inc. Odenton:

Amanda Gianotti
(410) 551-7700
sales@allogram.com
8391 Piney Orchard Pkwy
Odenton, MD 21113

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September 27, 2018 – –

Oxnard, Calif. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top recruitment company in Oxnard, CA, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of jobs near me in Oxnard, CA, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Oxnard office is located at 2371 E Vineyard Ave suite b, Oxnard, CA 93036. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (805) 973-1870, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/OxnardCA.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Oxnard, CA:

Neil McMillan
(805) 758-6733
Jobs.OxnardCA@ExpressPros.com
2371 E Vineyard Ave Ste B
Oxnard, CA 93036

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September 27, 2018 – –

Fort Myers, Fla. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top job agency in Fort Myers, FL, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading provider of employment in Fort Myers, FL, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Fort Myers office is located at 7370 College Pkwy Suite 304, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (239) 277-9675, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/FtMyersFL.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals-Fort Myers, FL:

Judy Dubois
(239) 321-5108
Jobs.FtMyersFL@ExpressPros.com
8695 College Pkwy #2300
Fort Myers, FL 33919

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September 27, 2018 – –

Portland, Ore. – A nursing agency in Portland, OR reveals the reasoning behind why job applicants are turning down jobs from businesses. Thanks to a tight labor market and low unemployment rate, employers in America are facing yet another challenge: an increasing number of applicants who are turning down job offers.

Daniel Morgan, an Express Employment Professionals franchise owner in Birmingham, Alabama, reports a significant increase in the number of people saying no to jobs, compared to just one year ago. The reason, he says, is the “abundance of choice.”

“If you really like a candidate, don’t try to see what you can get them for,” he counsels employers. “Go ahead and commit by offering your best from the start. Employees are not just considering one opportunity. They are usually comparing two or three opportunities against each other.”

Janis Petrini, an Express franchise owner in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sees the same trend. The “labor market is so tight,” she says that companies are in an “all-out bidding war.” Her advice to employers who have job offers turned down: “Move quickly!”

For employers trying to fill nurse jobs in Portland, OR and other jobs, timing can indeed be everything. According to Express franchise owner Yvonne Rockwell of Santa Clarita, California, today’s job seekers are often looking for quick start dates. Most applicants “are looking for long-term immediate start opportunities,” Rockwell explains. Offering easier and faster onboarding, she added, is one way to prevent applicants from turning down job offers.

In a survey of businesses from Express, 40 percent of respondents said applicants choose not to accept a job offer because the company was “not the perfect fit.” Twenty-eight (28) percent said low pay was a factor, while 16 percent said both “lack of transportation” and “lack of advancement” were key factors.

Employers can do many things to avoid being turned down. Morgan emphasizes employers should focus on their reputation in their local community. “If you are a great place to work, people will come to you wanting to work there,” he said.

Petrini agrees, saying businesses should focus on the company’s rating in the community.

Reid Bates, an Express franchise owner with offices in Olympia, Aberdeen and Centralia, Washington, says applicants will turn down job offers “if it is not considered a big enough improvement over their current situation.” Confidence is high among job seekers, he says, so they do not feel pressured to accept a job that doesn’t meet their expectations.

“Employers may be frustrated now, but as long as the economy stays on its course, they will continue to see applicants turn down job offers, believing they can easily find ‘something better,'” said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express. “What once may have seemed like an enticing offer may now appear average, so employers should not be afraid to rethink their practices. It’s a job seeker’s market, and they have to adapt.”

The survey of 439 businesses, which are current and former clients of Express Employment Professionals, was conducted in May 2018 to gauge respondents’ expectations for the third quarter of 2018.

The Express Healthcare Portland office is located at 7401 SW Washo Ct Suite #101, Tualatin, OR 97062. Clients and clinicians can stop by, call (503) 612-1550, or visit the website at www.ExpressHealthcareNW.com.

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Contact Express Healthcare Professionals:

Julie Tate
(503) 218-4343
staffing@expresshealthcarenw.com
7401 SW Washo Ct #101
Tualatin, OR 97062

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September 27, 2018 – – Thousand Oaks, Calif. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top provider of employment in Thousand Oaks, CA, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading employment agency in Thousand Oaks, CA, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Thousand Oaks office is located at 600 Hampshire Rd #201, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (805) 418-1111, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/ThousandOaksCA.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals-Thousand Oaks, CA:

Neil McMillan
(844) 334-4811
Jobs.ThousandOaksCA@ExpressPros.com
600 Hampshire Road #201
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

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September 27, 2018 – –

Stafford, Va. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, one of the best employment agencies in Stafford, VA, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, a leading staffing agency in Stafford, VA, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Stafford office is located at 233 Garrisonville Rd #102, Stafford, VA 22554. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (540) 720-7007, or visit online at www.expresspros.com/StaffordVA.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Stafford, VA:

James Matthews
(540) 720-7007
jobs.staffordva@expresspros.com
233 Garrisonville Rd #102
Stafford, VA 22554

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September 27, 2018 – –

Pensacola, Fla. – America’s blue collar workers may be one of the most optimistic groups in the country today. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, a top job agency in Pensacola, FL, 85 percent of America’s blue collar workers see their lives heading “in the right direction.”

Sixty-nine (69) percent also say their local communities are heading in the right direction, and 51 percent say the same about the country as whole. That is 12 percentage points higher than among all Americans who say the country is heading in the right direction (39 percent), according to the July edition of the Harvard-Harris Poll polling average. [i]

The national survey of 1,049 blue collar workers was conducted online by The Harris Poll between July 9 and 23, 2018, on behalf of Express and offers a detailed, in-depth look at the background and attitudes of those working in blue collar professions.

The survey included workers who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

40-hour work weeks, hourly pay, indoors and outdoors

On average, blue collar workers in the U.S. work about 41 hours per week.

The majority (80 percent) report that they are paid hourly, while 15 percent characterize their pay as salaried, and 5 percent are not sure. Forty-two (42) percent say they work mostly indoors, 23 percent say they work mostly outdoors, 30 percent say their time is split between the two locations, and 5 percent say they work inside a vehicle.

Labor unions: fans but not members

The majority are supportive of labor unions but are not members themselves. Seventy-three (73) percent somewhat or strongly agree that “unions help the working man and woman,” but only 13 percent are members of a labor union.

Low trust in elected officials

Only 30 percent of U.S. blue collar workers say they trust elected government officials and about half of blue collar workers (51 percent) believe that the federal government is pro-business (men more so than women, 58 percent vs. 32 percent). Blue collar workers are slightly more likely to identify with the Democratic party, 35 percent vs. 31 percent for Republicans. By a small margin, they think Republicans do a better job of helping blue collar Americans than Democrats, 39 percent vs. 36 percent. Nearly one in four (24 percent) believe neither party does a better job helping blue collar Americans.

Split between skilled trade and general labor

Roughly half of blue collar workers (49 percent) identify their work as a skilled trade, while another 44 percent would describe their work as general labor. Nearly 1 in 5 blue collar workers (18 percent) say using technology is a significant part of their job.

Blue collar workers say they are “better off,” but are less certain about the country’s direction.

In general, blue collar workers are optimistic about their personal situation and about the future. Fifty-five (55) percent say they are better off now than they were five years ago.

Among blue collar workers who are parents, the vast majority believe their children will have a brighter future. Eighty-eight (88) percent of blue collar parents agree with the statement, “My children will have a better future than I will.” This contrasts with a recent Pew poll showing just 37 percent of Americans believe that today’s children will grow up to be better off financially than their parents. [ii]

Eighty (80) percent of blue collar workers are optimistic about the future, and more than one-third (34 percent) say they are “very optimistic.” Eighty (80) percent also agree that “the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” and 70 percent agree that “the American dream is alive for people like me.”

But life is not without its challenges. While 84 percent of blue collar workers say they can make ends meet, nearly half of workers (48 percent) say it is difficult to make ends meet. One in 10 say it is “very difficult.”

The majority say they have less than $5,000 saved for an emergency.

Nearly three in four workers (73 percent) say they are worried about saving enough for their retirement, and more than half of workers (53 percent) agree that it’s “more likely that Martians will land on earth than I’ll collect Social Security.”

Blue collar workers are satisfied with-and proud of-their jobs.

Eighty (80) percent agree that “my job provides a good living to financially support my family,” with skilled trade workers more likely than general labor workers to agree with this (85 percent vs. 72 percent).

Overall, 86 percent say they are “satisfied” with their jobs, and 91 percent say they are “proud” of the work they do. Seventy-nine (79) percent agree that “people I know respect the type of work that I do.”

Seventy-four (74) percent see a “good career path” in their line of work, and 64 percent would encourage a friend or family member to pursue a career in their field.

Blue collar workers do express some concerns about their jobs. Concerns about a living wage are higher among general laborers (25 percent) than among skilled trade workers (13 percent). Still, the past year has been good for blue collar workers.

About the Survey

This study was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals, one of the leading recruitment agencies in Pensacola, FL, and included 1,049 U.S. adults aged 18 or older who are employed full-time, part-time or self-employed in a job that requires manual labor in one of the following industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, automotive services, maintenance, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting or utilities.

The survey was conducted between July 9 and July 23, 2018.

Results were weighted as needed by gender for age, education, race/ethnicity, region and household income. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for respondents’ penchant to be online. Totals may not equal the sum of their individual components due to rounding. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

The Express Pensacola office is located at 7100 Plantation Rd Ste 4, Pensacola, FL 32504. Applicants and local companies can stop by, call (850) 494-1776, or visit online at www.ExpressPensacola.com.

[i] https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html

[ii] http://www.pewglobal.org/2017/06/05/2-public-divided-on-prospects-for-the-next-generation

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Contact Express Employment Professionals – Pensacola, FL:

Charles Bockwith
(850) 494-1776
expresspensacolajobs@gmail.com
7100 Plantation Rd
Suite 4
Pensacola, FL, 32504

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