La Celebración of Hispanic Heritage Month

Mi Historia In my early days, I grew up at my grandparents’ business. I watched them help customers as I played with my favorite childhood toys. I loved being with them and eventually became fascinated by their work. I paid close attention and quickly volunteered to answer the phone and assist with customers’ questions – […]

Quiet quitting: it’s one of the newest workplace buzzwords. In fact, according to a Gallup survey, quiet quitters make up at least 50% of the workforce. Depending on who you ask, the term describes either disgruntled employees slacking off while getting paid or overworked employees giving the minimum effort instead of working unreasonable hours for […]

You might be asking yourself: What difference does it make which staffing partner I choose? Aren’t they all just resume wranglers? Job search junkies? Mindless CV collectors? That’s a hard “no” from all of us at ATR International. Not all recruiters are created equal. But the differences that matter most to candidates and companies aren’t […]

We have a host of reasons to be grateful for and respect our military veterans, but my recent conversation with Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Henry Guevara on Parent Boss Leader (PBL) reminded me once again of a few realities: veterans are talented, well-trained, and have many important skills civilians don’t initially recognize. When I […]

“Ally” can be a noun or a verb, and thus has several meanings, including in a DE&I context. When I need a definition, my first step is to check Merriam-Webster, which did not disappoint in this case. Their definition of the word as it pertains to DE&I is one of the more elegant I have […]

The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 has been signed into law, which is good news for America! There is a lot to like in this bill, and contrary to some headlines, it’s not just good for the tech industry. No bill is perfect, but the CHIPS Act invests in scientific and technological innovation and […]

The Emmy nominations were announced yesterday, and The Dropout, the excellent portrayal of the Elizabeth Holmes story, was nominated for outstanding limited series. Amanda Seyfried is wonderful as Elizabeth and is nominated for an Emmy herself. The show is a fascinating window into what happened at Theranos, and if you haven’t seen it yet, I […]

Certification. Proposal. Supply Portal. These terms might strike fear in your heart if you’re familiar with them. But if you are a minority business trying to break into government and corporate supplier ranks, they are your best friends. And while they don’t necessarily suggest the most glamorous or fun parts of doing business, these terms […]

Santa Clara, CA – ATR International (ATR) has been named to the 2022 edition of Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) list of diversity-owned staffing firms. The recognition on this year’s list, billed by SIA as “a great resource for the workforce solutions ecosystem,” is a direct reflection of ATR’s maturation into a diverse supplier of choice […]