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 […]
I am happy to announce that ATR International recently became certified through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)! This is an important milestone for our company. WBENC Certification, which is awarded to women-owned and -led businesses that pass a rigorous vetting process, is recognized by thousands of corporations and government entities. Becoming WBENC-certified brings […]