This week marks the 33rd anniversary of ATR’s founding.

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 […]

With the end of summer in sight, I decided to take a week off and enjoy vacation somewhere warm, near the ocean. I needed a break after a year-and-a-half of a pandemic and being indoors most of the time. I almost felt guilty requesting it since I already work from home. I mean, what can […]

If you’ve worked with ATR recently, you might recognize me as the Vice President of Sales & Strategy. It’s a wonderfully rewarding role that gives me the opportunity to lead our national sales team and give strategic counsel to our clients. But the staffing industry is not without its challenges! It’s fast-paced, requires strong business […]

Have you heard the term “The Great Resignation” yet? Texas A&M Professor Anthony Klotz used the phrase in an interview, and it has caught on quickly as a convenient term for what statistics, surveys, and gut instincts have been telling us for a while about the workplace. Specifically, it refers to the idea that a […]

Pride Month recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of LGBTQ+ people throughout history. It’s also an opportunity for all of us to recognize the ongoing fight for equality and the progress yet to be made. LGBTQ+ rights remain under threat, making Pride both a celebration and a protest. We should all take this month to raise […]