Award-Winning Staffing and Recruiting Franchise Expands Corporate Leadership Team with Seasoned Staffing Industry Expert
ATLANTA – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Jock as Senior Vice President.
In her role at Spherion, Jock will leverage her 17-year tenure at Randstad USA (Randstad), Spherion’s parent company, to oversee the development and execution of the company’s strategic portfolio initiatives. She looks forward to working closely with franchisees to drive sustainable growth, enhance operational efficiencies and strengthen client relationships.
“I am thrilled to join Spherion and work alongside such a dedicated network of franchisees,” said Jock. “It is a challenging time for business owners, but the competitive job market gives our franchisees the chance to redefine success. This next step in my career with Spherion will allow me to capitalize on my expertise and empower our franchisees to grow their businesses as valued partners in the communities they serve.”
In her most recent role at Randstad, Jock served as the vice president of market sales and customer experience. She supported industrial branches and businesses in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Jock coached Randstad associates to offer staffing solutions that addressed workforce challenges such as skill shortages and competing wages while developing strategic plans for growth and expansion.
“We welcome Lisa to Spherion’s leadership team,” said Kathy George, president of Spherion Staffing and Recruiting. “Having served as a senior vice president myself, I understand how critical this role is in supporting our franchisees and guiding their success. Lisa’s deep expertise in the staffing industry and her strategic leadership skills will enable our franchisees to enhance their local impact. Her passion and dedication to supporting others make her the perfect fit to help our network thrive.”
Outside of Spherion, Jock is a proud member of the Hartford Women's Leaders Association and serves on the advisory board for the University of New Haven and their Women in Leadership Executive program. In addition, Jock is a Connecticut Manufacturing Ambassador who advises decision-makers and job seekers alike about opportunities within the industry. She has also been a member of the Women in Manufacturing Connecticut Chapter network since 2023.
Spherion brandishes the power of local through a network of independent and empowered franchisees. Each Spherion franchisee enriches their community through connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day—and when they’re successful together, their investments flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. The power of Spherion is in its local roots.
To learn more about Spherion, please visit www.spherion.com.
About Spherion
With more than 75 years of staffing and recruiting experience, Spherion stands out as a leader in the industry, leveraging the power of “local” to support its vast network of independent franchisees. True to its tagline, Let’s Get to Work, Spherion provides temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and managed hiring services to more than 4,000 businesses nationwide across 200+ locations. With a 4.8/5 star Google review score and recognition as a Top 100 Staffing Company to Work for by World Staffing Awards, a Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review, and ranking #63 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2024 Franchise 500 list, Spherion capably caters to the ever-changing demands of America’s workforce. Backed by the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company, Spherion provides superior staffing and recruiting solutions through its franchise model.
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