Temp Times - Friday, June 4, 2021

THIS WEEK’S MARGIN $539,383 UP 0.46% THIS WEEK’S SALES $3,338,964 DOWN 1.12% BRANCH SALES AND MARGIN RANKINGS Branch Montgomery

Gross Margin $52,222.96

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Birmingham

$47,222.74

Huntsville

$36,206.15

GULFPORT

Pelham

KENNESAW

Atlanta

Branches receiving Kudos this week are:

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BIRMINGHAM BRANCH, FOR ACHIEVING A NEW HIGH BILLING RECORD!

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Gross Margin Rank

Sales $292,171.58

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Sales Rank

PCT 17.87%

2

$293,863.31

2

16.07%

3

$312,560.08

1

11.58%

$29,348.71

4

$201,230.97

4

14.58%

$28,697.63

5

$162,181.76

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17.69%

Houston

$26,986.05

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$126,950.42

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21.26%

Kennesaw

$26,390.24

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$148,269.79

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17.80%

Tuscaloosa

$23,699.89

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$148,313.81

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15.98%

Jonesboro

$23,552.56

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$144,627.23

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16.29%

Tampa Baytown Chattanooga Dalton Nashville Decatur Columbia Fort Worth Charlotte Fredericksburg Gwinnett South Dallas Charleston Memphis Lewisville West Houston North Houston Calhoun Gulfport Baton Rouge Dallas Lorton Virginia Spartanburg New Orleans Orlando

$23,438.88 $21,144.21 $18,075.75 $16,852.13 $15,857.49 $15,685.57 $13,739.17 $12,949.39 $12,862.18 $12,639.86 $11,492.91 $11,148.91 $9,757.22 $9,543.36 $9,488.75 $9,466.62 $8,474.08 $8,095.94 $6,592.51 $5,778.68 $5,646.81 $5,645.15 $5,228.42 $4,238.18 $426.40

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$121,269.81 $98,629.57 $98,902.96 $112,201.45 $83,997.47 $96,481.75 $74,582.06 $78,168.31 $64,102.66 $62,044.58 $71,472.05 $63,201.62 $55,870.76 $50,900.69 $50,725.71 $45,507.36 $40,646.91 $49,146.02 $30,312.86 $29,122.53 $32,598.34 $26,500.72 $28,195.83 $21,335.22 $3,498.23

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19.33% 21.44% 18.28% 15.02% 18.88% 16.26% 18.42% 16.57% 20.06% 20.37% 16.08% 17.64% 17.46% 18.75% 18.71% 20.80% 20.85% 16.47% 21.75% 19.84% 17.32% 21.30% 18.54% 19.86% 12.19%

SALES REP SALES & MARGIN RANKINGS

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You have, no doubt, heard the axiom “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Of course, this is true in your daily personal interactions, but it’s perhaps even more important in the world of business. A first impression has the potential to make or break a business deal so it’s important to get it right the first time.

Humans are capable of forming an opinion of an individual faster than you may think. According to an article on Forbes.com, it takes only seven seconds for a person to establish an idea about the type of person you are, and further research suggests it may take less than a second - you read that correct, less than one second - to develop a sense of certain traits like trustworthiness and work ethic. Fortunately, there are a few simple actions you can take to increase your chances of making a good impression, whether you’re meeting with a potential new client or helping new applicants find their dream jobs.

REMEMBER TO SMILE While dressing the part is a no-brainer, many times we neglect a valuable accessory - a smile. When meeting someone very often people will focus on their appearance, go over their notes, and try to be confident and intelligent, all good things to do. However, we forget to approach a new person with a smile, reverting to our neutral face which, psychologists have determined, often communicate unintended emotions to others like anger or even shame. In other words, you may be happy as a clam to meet someone new behind your neutral face, but the person on the other end of your handshake may think your meeting with him/her is the last place on earth you want to be.

NO DEAD FISH HANDSHAKES Speaking of handshakes, make sure you give a

good one. Nothing is more off-putting than a weak, lifeless handshake. When meeting with a business associate, you want to project a sense of confidence and trust which is communicated effectively with a firm handshake. Whenever possible, be the first one to extend your hand and shake up and down no more than three times. Additionally, a proper handshake should last no longer than five seconds.

BE INTERESTED IN THE OTHER PERSON Nothing is more frustrating than meeting a new business contact and immediately getting hit with a sales pitch. Instead, ask questions about his/her needs, and goals and look for common interests to help establish a rapport. As the conversation progresses, be a listener rather than a talker. They will appreciate the opportunity to share their needs and goals with you and, chances are, you’ll pick up clues along the way to help solve their problem when you make your pitch later in the conversation.

EYE CONTACT & BODY LANGUAGE Lastly, once you’ve made the proper introductions and the conversation is underway, eye contact and good body language are crucial in building rapport. Lean forward and maintain your focus on them as you listen to them and ask related questions during the conversation. This helps establish a relationship and signals to the other person you care about learning about them and their needs.

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Happenings JOB OPENINGS

CHATTANOOGA DALTON

Selling Branch Manager • Decatur Sales Representatives • Huntsville • Kennesaw • Montgomery

• Morrow

Office Manager • Fredericksburg

• Nashville

Talent Coordinator: • Huntsville

• Morrow

• Nashville

Bilingual Talent Coordinator: • Huntsville

• Lorton

• Morrow • Orlando Corporate Positions: • Accounts Payable Specialist • Business Services Specialist • Credit Manager

SAYING GOODBYE TO A FRIEND After over 4 years with Automation Personnel Services Chattanooga, Lexi Fortune worked her last day on Friday, May 28, in order to be a stay at home mother to her four-month-old son, Bo. “We will miss her contributions, humor, friendship and dedication to Automation Personnel Services,” says Office Manager Dawn Muccino.”

CONGRATULATIONS, LEXI, AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU’VE DONE FOR AUTOMATION PERSONNEL SERVICES!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS Dawn Muccino • 6•2 • Chattanooga Carolina Payero • 6•3 • Morrow Kelley McCulley • 6•5 • Memphis Monique Hughes • 6•7 • Corporate Tonya Bethel • 6•11 • Gwinnett Denise Gates • 6•16 • Calhoun Tammy Brown • 6•18 • Chattanooga Mary Mair • 6•18 • Corporate Daniel Zuniga • 6•19 • Charlotte Judelene Reyes • 6•21 • Huntsville George Salinas • 6•22 • West Houston Julie Williams • 6•24 • Birmingham Teresa Clark • 6•29 • Chattanooga Mickeiu Addison • 6•30 • Spartanburg

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HOUSTON

HOUSTON WE HAVE ANOTHER GRANDBABY! Houston Branch Manager Stacy Hudiburgh welcomed her fifth grandchild on May 25, 2021.

Kit Moses Wilson weighed 9 pounds, four ounces and was 21 inches long.

Congratulations to Stacy and to her son Donny and his wife Megan!

BAYTOWN

AWARD WINNER! CONGRATULATIONS TO KELLY PHELPS, BAYTOWN BRANCH MANAGER, FOR EARNING THE HIGHEST AVERAGE GROSS MARGIN PERCENT AWARD FOR 2020!

CHATTANOOGA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN ... I MEAN DAWN! Dawn Muccino, AKA Karen (according to a neighbor), celebrated her 48th birthday at the branch on Tuesday, June 2. That cake looks delicious!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAWN!

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GOOD STUFF

SHOUTOUTS! “Congratulations to Team Birmingham for achieving yet another record-high billing! I’m so proud of you all! Great teamwork during a very difficult time.”

Renee Rives Vice President of Sales “Even though I’m the one who created the Shoutouts in Temp Times, I haven’t gotten around to sending out a shoutout until now. However, I wanted to take a moment to thank LaTayna Brown and Angela Ford for their willingness to help me out whenever I’m out of the office.

LaTayna and Angela handled the Job Application report and LaTayna did an excellent job creating and posting content on Facebook while I was on vacation earlier this week! It’s good to know when this one-man marketing shop needs a breather, I have a couple of friends I can count on to make sure important processes don’t miss a beat. Y’all are the best!”

Loyd McIntosh Marketing Manager

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SALES

2021 SPRING SALES CONTEST

The 2021 Spring Sales Competition has come to a close! The final numbers are being tabulated and checked for accuracy. Who will emerge as the winners? Find out in next week’s edition of Temp Times!

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REVIEWS

What our associates and clients are saying.

Aaron A., Associate

Diane D., Associate

Memphis Branch

Charleston Branch

“Rebecca and the Memphis team

“My meeting this afternoon

at Automation are wonderful to

with both Angie and Tasha was

work with and they provide quality

professional. They took so much

folks as temp to perm or for short

time with me and I think that’s

term project work. They have a

wonderful!”

quick turnaround and are super communicative. Love this group!”

Quinton J., Associate Houston West Branch

“I have been with Automation Personnel Services for years on and off, and I can say that if you really are a worker who likes to work, they put you in positions to be successful. I would like to thank George for his excellent work ethic. He has gone out of his way when it was needed!”

JUNE 2021 ANNIVERSARIES

Allen K., Associate Atlanta Branch

“Alexis and Juana were very helpful as well as the other staff members!”

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