On a recent episode of Parent. Boss. Leader., Sunita Shah of Shield AI told me that indecision can be very costly. She also said she would much rather hire slowly than compromise on finding someone with the non-negotiable skills she values most. Can both be true? Yes! While they may sound contradictory, they were answers […]
Untapped talent pool. It’s a popular phrase in recruiting circles and promises of “tapping into” these underutilized sources are commonplace. But what does that really mean? What does it look like in action? Well, at ATR, one example is how we work to tap into the pool of talented people who have served in our […]
Celebrating 36 Years of ATR International This past weekend marked ATR International’s 36th anniversary! On September 14, 1988, my parents officially opened ATR, a company born in part because of a misunderstanding. A Misunderstanding That Sparked an Idea My father, a Mechanical Engineer, was sent on an interview for a job in a shipyard. Oops—wrong […]
My parents founded ATR on September 14, 1988, which means that ATR’s anniversary is always a few weeks after the holiday each year. The combination of the end of summer and the approaching anniversary makes me reflective. My parents’ courage in taking the leap to become business owners is always a source of pride and […]
Memorable Moments from the Games in France The 2024 Summer Olympics are over, and another two-plus weeks of thrilling competition and incredible athletic achievements have come to an end. Congratulations to the people of France for hosting an amazing Games! Stars and Surprises: Celebrating Olympic Triumphs and Unexpected Heroes I was mesmerized, as I am […]
The business world isn’t designed for everyone—but it certainly should be. In my latest episode of Parent. Boss. Leader., a podcast for professionals and working parents, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lexi Hernandez, Executive Director of DE&I Workforce Initiatives at RTX. We had a lively conversation about a variety of topics, including her […]
Can AI-powered recruiting tools transform your workforce? While only 25% of organizations use artificial intelligence for HR-related activities, mainly to save time and money, this revolutionary technology can serve an even greater purpose—beyond generating job descriptions and streamlining workflows. AI has the power to diversify your candidate base and drive unbiased decision-making throughout the hiring […]
Sunnyvale, CA – ATR International, a leading staffing and consulting firm specializing in technical workforce solutions, is proud to announce its recent achievement of WBENC Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Andrea Brenholz, CEO & President of ATR International, expressed her enthusiasm about the accolade: “As […]