ATR Podcast Preview: A Lesson in Diversity from Google’s Jim Hogan, Autism Activist

Recently, I had a really interesting conversation with Jim Hogan, an author, fellow diversity professional, and self-described autism activist, and my ATR colleagues Laura Curtin (VP of Sales) and Patrick Barnsley (Client Account Executive). Our conversation with Jim happened when he accepted Laura’s invitation to be part of one of our first podcast episodes. Yes! […]

Your job is an important part of your life. You want to choose the company you work for carefully. It’s hard to be happy in a place that doesn’t provide the work environment you want or share values that are important to you. The difference between a start-up and an established firm, or a non-profit […]

As you may have heard, I love golf! There are many reasons, but a big one is because I meet amazing people through golf. One example? Christina Seelye, the Founder and CEO of Maximum Games. Since its start in 2009, Christina has grown Maximum into a top 20 video game publisher. I was fortunate to […]

  I don’t have any siblings, so I’ve never been the middle child. I’ve heard about middle child syndrome though, and I can relate to the feeling because my company is a “middle company.” We aren’t a global, Fortune 1000 business, a startup, or “mom and pop” kind of organization. When you’re a middle child, […]

Given all that we have been through, this anniversary is especially meaningful to celebrate. I am so proud of leading the company my parents built and thankful that we are here today, wiser and stronger for the experience of the past year. ATR wouldn’t be in the position we are in without the efforts of […]

Perhaps you remember when the recent story of UC San Diego graduate Jennifer Rocha and her parents first hit the news. Jennifer’s parents, Angelica Maria and Jose Juan Rocha, moved to the US to give their children a better life with more opportunity. With limited job choices, they worked as migrant farmworkers. As their girls […]

Next to “The Great Resignation,” the headline I see most this summer is “Employee Burnout.” And with good reason—people are burned out. A recent Gallup poll shows that 61 percent of women and 52 percent of men feel stressed on any given day. We have all been through upheaval that is unprecedented in our lifetime. […]

Santa Clara, CA – Andrea Brenholz, President and CEO of leading staffing and consulting firm ATR International (ATR), has been named to Silicon Valley Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list for 2021. The annual awards program honors individuals under the age of 40 who impact their industries and communities in Silicon Valley. Brenholz, known […]

Before we dive in, consider these quotes: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” – Ricky Bobby, fictional racecar driver in Talladega Nights “Second place is the first loser.” – Dale Earnhardt, Sr., professional racecar driver in real life “Real sporting champions don’t celebrate coming 3rd.” – Piers Morgan, professional grouch? Recognize them? The first two […]