FEB. 28, 2019 – BOSTON – Yesterday, Staffing Industry Analysts, the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, announced LABUR as a 2019 Best Staffing Firm to Work For winner. LABUR is the North America Grand Prize Winner for the Best Staffing Firm to Temp For/Contract For.
The winners comprise those companies who scored in the top quartile in each of the contest categories, and the Grand Prize Winners reflect the highest scoring organizations. The award, which is given annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), recognizes employers for their top performance in engaging their employees and creating a workplace conducive to talent development, enjoyment, collaboration and productivity, and for the support and opportunity they provide to their consultants.
“Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Best Staffing Firm to Work For Awards,” said Barry Asin, President of SIA. “These high-performing companies stand out for their quality of leadership and as organizations that prioritize culture and employee engagement. There is a strong correlation between employee engagement and growth. These firms have made that connection and use it to excel in their business and drive outstanding results.”
Last year, LABUR was also named a Best Staffing Firm to Temp For and Work For winner.
“We are so proud to have made this incredible list two years in a row, and especially honored this year to have won the North America Grand Prize as the Best Staffing Firm to Temp For,” said Darrin Lang, CEO and Co-Founder of LABUR. “Everything we do at LABUR is centered around the relationships we have, with each other, with our consultants and with our clients. This recognition means so much because it honors those critically important relationships.”
Approximately 400 firms sought participation in the program this year, which was conducted by SIA in conjunction with Quantum Workplace. Internal employees were asked to complete a 40-question online survey that measured 10 key engagement categories focusing on items including teamwork, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits. There is no charge for participation and companies completing the survey receive a report highlighting their firm’s results. A similar survey was also sent to consultants.
In order to gather statistically sound results, participating companies must have reached a minimum level of employee and consultant participation, based on their total number of employees and those who temp for the organization. Companies were ranked in size categories according to their overall score. Winners were chosen based entirely on the survey results.
About LABUR
LABUR is a performance-driven IT advisory services and strategy delivery firm headquartered in Boston.
Founded in 2008, LABUR was established to be a trusted advisor to senior leaders in need of consultative IT services and solutions, niche staff augmentation and executive search. Through one body of work and relationship at a time, LABUR has proven to be the partner of choice to today’s top technologists and Fortune 500 firms, helping to solve complex enterprise-wide challenges through vision, execution and strategy.
Proudly, LABUR’s level of care, attention and expertise has been acknowledged by several listings and awards, including: Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list, Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list, and Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Best Staffing Firm to Temp For” and “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” lists, to name a few.
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
BOSTON – March 15, 2018 – Today LABUR announced it has been named as a 2018 Best Staffing Company to Work and Temp For winner. The award is given annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, and recognizes employers for their top performance in engaging their employees and creating a workplace conducive to talent development, enjoyment, collaboration and productivity, and for the support and opportunity they provide to their consultants.
LABUR provides domain expertise at the intersection of business and technology through two primary service offerings: advisory services and tailored staff augmentation. Since inception nearly 10 years ago, people have always come first at LABUR, and the firm operates and believes strongly in a code of conduct founded in accountability, discipline and the pursuit of continuous improvement.
"Our vision is to be the partner of choice for the most admired companies and the most talented professionals; for those who are looking for more than staff augmentation, and for a true partner," said Darrin Lang, CEO and Co-Founder, LABUR. "This acknowledgement by our consultants and staff means that we're delivering on that promise of being a true partner to everyone we're in business with."
Over 300 firms sought participation in the program this year, which was conducted by SIA in conjunction with Quantum Workplace. Internal employees were asked to complete a 40-question online survey that measured 10 key engagement categories focusing on items including teamwork, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, compensation and benefits. There is no charge for participation and companies completing the survey receive a report highlighting their firm's results. A similar survey was also sent to consultants of the firm.
"These companies set the bar high in empowering industry achievements through investment in their own organization and people, and they reflect the joy of work that is integral to their successes now and into the future," said Barry Asin, President of SIA.
In order to gather statistically sound results, participating companies must have reached a minimum level of employee and consultant participation, based on their total number of employees and those who temp for the organization. Companies were ranked in size categories according to their overall score. Winners were chosen based entirely on the survey results.
About LABUR
LABUR is a performance-driven IT advisory services and strategy delivery firm. We don't believe in high transactional staffing or management consulting without execution. Instead, we focus on delivering superior value by providing the expertise to carry out key initiatives through actionable talent solutions.
LABUR has been a chosen partner for several Fortune 500 businesses to shepherd complex enterprise-wide IT initiatives and provide domain expertise, talent guidance and staff to deliver real results. Our extensive industry experience spans technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, medical devices, private equity and financial services, to name a few.
www.LABUR.com
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
BOSTON – August 30, 2017 – Gradifi, a leader in student loan pay down benefits programs, today announced that 20 more companies in August signed up to offer Gradifi’s SLP Plan™ (Student Loan Paydown) benefit to employees.
Gradifi’s new clients include LABUR, Sebak and Monner Associates, Michael Jordan Appraisals Inc., Everest Global Services Inc., and NoTime2Chill. These companies join progressive workplaces currently offering the SLP Plan, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Peloton and Penguin Random House.
Gradifi has agreements with more than 170 companies across the U.S. for its innovative student loan repayment program. In the past two months, 40 companies have agreed to offer Gradifi’s SLP plan, which enables employers to make a monthly contribution to pay down an employee’s debt.
For an employee with a loan balance of $26,500 – the median amount borrowed for a bachelor’s degree – a $100 per month employer contribution for a loan at 4% over 10 years would save over $10,000 in principal and interest. The employer contribution would result in a 30% reduction in total payments, and the loan would be paid off three years faster.
Seth Burr, co-founder and COO of Boston-based LABUR, LLC., said, “For us, offering this plan to our employees was a no-brainer. If we have associates who are distracted by thoughts of things like how they are going to pay off their student loan debt, they are less focused and less likely to be as successful as they could be if they didn’t have the stress of those outside thoughts. We established LABUR as a way to influence how other people achieve success. This is a tool to help us do that.”
Tim DeMello, founder and CEO of Gradifi, said, “A growing number of people with student loan debt are putting off major life decisions. Employers who offer a student loan repayment benefit not only help their employees, but also gain a clear competitive advantage in recruiting highly skilled workers burdened by student loan debt.”
About LABUR
LABUR is a performance-driven IT advisory services and strategy delivery firm. We don't believe in high transactional staffing or management consulting without execution. Instead, we focus on delivering superior value by providing the expertise to carry out key initiatives through actionable talent solutions.
LABUR has been a chosen partner for several Fortune 500 businesses to shepherd complex enterprise-wide IT initiatives and provide domain expertise, talent guidance and staff to deliver real results. Our extensive industry experience spans technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, medical devices, private equity and financial services, to name a few.
www.LABUR.com
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
About Gradifi
Gradifi is a best-in-class, student loan repayment solution addressing the nation's student loan problem. Gradifi helps organizations attract and retain talent by enabling employers to make direct contributions to their employees’ student loans and accelerate the pay-off of the debt. A wholly owned subsidiary of First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), Boston-based Gradifi offers the SLP Plan™ (Student Loan Paydown) benefit to employers of all sizes and is endorsed by the American Bankers Association through its Corporation for American Banking subsidiary. To learn more, visit www.gradifi.com or twitter.com/gradifi.
Gradifi Media Contact:
Elizabeth Yekhtikian, 617-686-9541
gradifi@inkhouse.com
BOSTON – August 1, 2017 – Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, published its ‘40 Under 40’ list last week, recognizing a unique set of leaders on the cutting-edge of the world of work in North America.
The 40 individuals named to the list hail from around the workforce solutions ecosystem, reflecting the diversity and the connectivity that is at the core of success for these leaders. The list is not a ranking but a recognition of up-and-coming professionals taking the industry forward. The list is sponsored by Monster Worldwide, Inc.
“The 40 under 40 set the bar high with their achievements against the backdrop of today’s increasingly interconnected landscape,” said Subadhra Sriram, Publisher and Editor, SIA. “We are excited to acknowledge their contributions and standout performances across industry sectors.”
On the list of those recognized is LABUR COO Seth Burr, who founded LABUR in 2008 with college friend, Darrin Lang.
“My passion for staffing started when I saw the opportunity in the industry to do more by giving back,” said Burr. “It’s a way to make a living, but it’s also a way to influence how other people achieve success, and I love that. Our focus here has always been on the individual in front of us, not on how to scale that but on how to thoughtfully expand our influence.”
Burr was recognized for his part in developing LABUR’s proprietary matching process, which stemmed from the void he and the firm saw in the marketplace as it relates to vetting by competing companies. Burr et al believe a deeper dive into the less measurable human components, like behavior and character, are equal to, if not more important than, matching on a hard skill set level. Their thoughts: niche skills will forever be changing, but the need for people of integrity and strong character will always be in demand.
LABUR’s consistent client growth and retention can be attributed to Burr’s innovation in LABUR’s industry-leading, real-time sourcing methodology.
“I’m excited to see how technology and our clients’ challenges evolve over the next few years, and to see how we can evolve with them,” said Burr.
In addition to Burr’s recognition on the ’40 Under 40’ list, this year, LABUR was also recognized by the SIA for being one of the ‘Best Staffing Firms to Temp For.’
The 40 Under 40 website debuted last week, featuring the honorees and their notable accomplishments. The website can be viewed at 40under40.staffingindustry.com. Seth Burr’s profile can be viewed at 40under40.staffingindustry.com/seth-burr. The list, along with the profiles of those recognized, also premieres in print in the July/August 2017 issue of Staffing Industry Review. A reception is planned to honor these talented leaders at the SIA’s upcoming Collaboration in the Gig Economy conference, September 13-14, 2017, in Dallas.
About LABUR
LABUR is a performance-driven IT advisory services and strategy delivery firm. We don't believe in high transactional staffing or management consulting without execution. Instead, we focus on delivering superior value by providing the expertise to carry out key initiatives through actionable talent solutions.
LABUR has been a chosen partner for several Fortune 500 businesses to shepherd complex enterprise-wide IT initiatives and provide domain expertise, talent guidance and staff to deliver real results. Our extensive industry experience spans technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, medical devices, private equity and financial services, to name a few.
www.LABUR.com
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.
Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England.
SIA Media Contact:
Jennifer Arcuni
jarcuni@staffingindustry.com
(650) 390-6171
June 26: Pocasset Golfers Hit the Green to Fundraise for Military Mental Health
BOSTON – June 28, 2017 – Nearly 80 golfers teed off in support of the military community during the 4th annual Home Base Golf Outing at the Pocasset Golf Club on Monday, June 26. Organized by Darrin Lang and Seth Burr of LABUR, LLC in Boston, the event raised nearly $45,000 this year, bringing the net total of funds raised since the outing’s inception to $150,342. The money raised goes to support the clinical care and support services provided by Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program in healing the invisible wounds for Post-9/11 Veterans, Service Members and their Families.
“No organization has done more to fill the void in Veteran’s mental well-being than Home Base,” says event organizer Darrin Lang. “On the outside, this event is a golf tournament, but each swing of the club is a force easing Veterans back into a normal life.”
Since 9/11, nearly 3 million people have voluntarily deployed around the world and the percentage of those returning with post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) is staggering. In Massachusetts alone, 1 in 3 of the 34,000 Post-9/11 Veterans who come home live with an invisible wound such as PTS, TBI, anxiety, depression and co-occurring substance use disorder.
“We have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who have valiantly served our country,” added event co-host Seth Burr. “We are humbled by the outpouring support of our community and those who have helped make this year’s golf fundraiser a success.”
The General Golf entry fee included one spot in the tournament and an invitation to the Home Base reception dinner, where participants had the opportunity to meet Home Base staff and Veteran beneficiaries of Home Base.
“We are so grateful for the efforts of Darrin and Seth and the Pocasset golf community for going above and beyond to ensure our Veterans and their Families receive the care and support they need, long after their mission is complete,” added Brigadier General (ret.) Jack Hammond, Executive Director for Home Base.
About LABUR
LABUR is a performance-driven IT advisory services and strategy delivery firm. We don't believe in high transactional staffing or management consulting without execution. Instead, we focus on delivering superior value by providing the expertise to carry out key initiatives through actionable talent solutions.
LABUR has been a chosen partner for several Fortune 500 businesses to shepherd complex enterprise-wide IT initiatives and provide domain expertise, talent guidance and staff to deliver real results. Our extensive industry experience spans technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, medical devices, private equity and financial services, to name a few.
www.LABUR.com
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516
About Home Base
Home Base, Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, is dedicated to healing the Invisible Wounds for Post-9/11 Veterans, Service Members and their Families through world-class clinical care, wellness, education and research. Home Base operates the first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to healing Invisible Wounds such as post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, co-occurring substance use disorder, military sexual trauma, family relationship challenges and other issues associated with military service. Since its inception, Home Base has served more than 11,000 Veterans and Family Members with care and support, trained more than 45,000 clinicians, educators and community members nationally and remains at the forefront of discovering new treatments-- ensuring a brighter future for the 21st century Warrior and Military Family. For more information please visit www.homebase.org.
Darrin Lang is one of 100 Massachusetts executives who have joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts' campaign.
The CEOs Against Stigma campaign was started in an effort to combat the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace. LABUR’s Darrin Lang signed on to CEOs Against Stigma to support the cause, which recently reached a total list count of 100 CEOs. LABUR is proud to support NAMI Mass and CEOs Against Stigma.
Read more about this milestone on the NAMI Mass website, here.
Media Contact:
Jack Lawhorn
jlawhorn@labur.com
(617) 553-4541 ext. 2516