Instigate, Inc. - News and Notes

2007-10-10T11:06:00.000-05:00

MATT SCHREYER NAMED IN WHO's WHO AMONG HR PROFESSIONALS

President of Instigate named in Workplace HR & Safety Magazine's Who's Who among HR Professionals

Saint Paul, Minnesota - October 10, 2007: Instigate, Inc. is proud to announce that Matt Schreyer, President has been named to the 2007 Who's Who among HR Professionals sponsored by Douglas Publications. Workplace HR & Safety Magazine acknowledges "Schreyer's expertise is in supporting the development of recruitment process outsourcing [RPO] as a viable long-term solution within the HR outsourcing and business process outsourcing space."

More information on Instigate and its recruitment solutions can be found at www.instigateinc.com.

2007-06-07T08:40:00.000-05:00

Instigate Announces New Staff Appointments

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of new staff:

Steve Carey - Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Steve Carey brings to Instigate an impressive background in new business development and relationship management. "With extensive experience in commercial insurance and risk management; Steve brings to our team a deep understanding of the impact business process outsourcing has on overall business operations and profitability. Our valued clients will have a great partner in Steve." notes Matt Schreyer, President of Instigate.

Steve can be reached at 651-429-1131 ext 19 or scarey@instigateinc.com

2007-06-01T08:55:00.000-05:00

INSTIGATE OPENS SALES AND SERVICE OFFICE IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

June 1, 2007 -- St. Paul, MN – Instigate, Inc., a leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing [RPO] company based in Minnesota, announced today it has opened a new regional service office in Scottsdale, AZ.

“Our expanding client base in the Phoenix area as well as the entire Southwest region will greatly benefit from the additional support we can provide from our new regional office." says Christi Schreyer co-founder and Vice President of Instigate.

Instigate's newest regional service office is located near the 101 loop in the Gainey Ranch area. Please call 1-800-259-9865 for more details.

2007-05-02T09:16:00.000-05:00

INSTIGATE OPENS ITS NEWEST OFFICE IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

May 2, 2007 -- St. Paul, MN – Instigate, Inc., one of the leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing companies based in Minnesota, announced today it has opened a new regional service office in Minneapolis, MN. “The opening of our fourth office in the Twin Cities area speaks highly to our growing list of clients and their support." says Christi Schreyer co-founder and Vice President of Instigate.

Instigate's newest regional service office is located at:

100 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
612-605-3177

2007-04-30T17:34:00.000-05:00

Instigate to Sponsor IMA’s 88th Annual Conference & Exposition, June 16-20, 2007

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the Institute of Management Accountants' 88th Annual Conference & Exposition to be held in June at the Marriott Desert Ridge in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. For those attending this year's IMA, Instigate will be located at Booth 16.

Recruitment Process outsourcing's expanding role within the larger Business Process Outsourcing space makes participation at the IMA's annual conference a great fit for Instigate.

Instigate, Inc, is a leading provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services [RPO]. We provide long-term and on-demand recruitment management solutions providing measurable results that move beyond conventional for direct impact on our client’s profitability.

For more information contact Instigate at sales@instigatesolutions.com or 1-800-259-9865.

2007-03-15T13:20:00.000-05:00

INSTIGATE OPENS NEW OFFICE IN MINNETONKA , MINNESOTA

March 15, 2007 -- St. Paul, MN – Instigate, Inc., one of the leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing companies based in Minnesota, announced today it has opened a new regional service office in Minnetonka, MN. “The opening of our second regional service office located within the core business center of Minneapolis' western suburbs will continue to allow us to meet and exceed our clients talent recruitment and management needs.” says Matt Schreyer co-founder and president of Instigate.

Instigate's new regional service office is located at:

601 Carlson Parkway, Suite 1050
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
763-390-5080

2007-02-01T12:13:00.000-06:00

Instigate Releases Conference List for Spring 2007

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are scheduled to exhibit at the following upcoming conferences:

Human Resources Professionals of Minnesota Spring Conference - April 11th
Saint Paul Area Business After Hours 2207 - April 26th
Saint Paul Area Small Business Awards 2007 - May 18th
Minnesota CPA Management and Business Conference - May 21st & 22nd

Please look for us at these exciting conferences and events. For more information or to schedule a meeting while attending; plesae contact Matt Schreyer, President, at 651-429-1131 or 1-800-259-9865 ext 12.

2006-09-26T08:21:00.000-05:00

INSTIGATE OPENS NEW OFFICE IN BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA

September 26, 2006 -- St. Paul, MN – Instigate, Inc., one of the leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing companies based in Minnesota, announced today it has opened a new regional office in Bloomington, MN. “The opening of our new regional service office located in a key twin cities business center will allow us to better serve our growing base of clients and lays the ground work to expand throughout the Minneapolis-Saint Paul market.” says Matt Schreyer co-founder and president of Instigate.

Instigate's new regional service office is located at:

7760 France Ave S
Bloomington, Minnesota 55435
952-960-5686

2006-08-14T13:54:00.000-05:00

Instigate Releases Conference List for Fall 2006

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce that they are scheduled to exhibit at the following upcoming conferences:

Iowa SHRM Conference - October 4th-6th

Wisconsin SHRM Conference - October 10th-13th

Minnesota SHRM Conference - October 15th-16th

Please look for us at these exciting conferences. For more information or to schedule a meeting while attending a conference; plesae contact Matt Schreyer, President, at 651-429-1131 or 1-800-259-9865 ext 12.

2006-07-30T11:27:00.000-05:00

Instigate Announces New Staff Appointments

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of new staff:

Molly LaFleur - Client Services Specialist

Molly has joined the Instigate team as a Client Service Specialist. Molly will focus on Account Management and candidate recruitment, screening and placement for both new and existing TalentAssist clients. “Molly brings a unique background to Instigate with her past experience within the RPO industry. Because of RPO being an emerging industry we are excited to add Molly's knowledge and experience to our team” notes Christi Schreyer, Vice President of Instigate.

Molly can be reached at 651-429-1131 ext 16 or mlafleur@instigateinc.com

2006-06-08T15:13:00.000-05:00

Instigate Joins the RPOA

Instigate, Inc. announced today that it has joined the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association as one of its founding members.

The mission of the RPOA is to educate the market about Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), incorporate common metrics and comparative information as defined by staffing.org, develop and enforce certifications and promote RPO benefits. We recognize that RPO is a unique industry requiring a common set of requirements and standards.

Companies will benefit from the efforts of the RPOA by better understanding the benefits and risks of recruitment process outsourcing, having access to a variety of tools to support the decision to consider RPO, access to certified service providers through an organized RFP process, and direct connection to other members to learn from their experiences.

Instigate is proud to be a member of the RPOA and looks forward to supporting its efforts.

2006-05-03T15:02:00.000-05:00

Amy Larsen - New Online Services Account Manager

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce that Amy Larsen has been promoted to Account Manager - Online Services.

Amy will focus on managing our rapidly growing online services which includes pre-employment skills testing, assesssments, background checks and drug screening services. We are confident that new and existing clients will find Amy's customer service focus to be unmatched by any in our industry.

Amy can be reached at 651-429-1131 ext 15 or alarsen@instigateinc.com

2006-03-21T17:10:00.000-06:00

INSTIGATE WELCOMES NEW VIKINGS COACH

BRAD CHILDRESS

Instigate was the proud Corporate Sponsor of the first public appearance in the Twin Cities by new Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress. Brad shared with St. Paul Chamber of Commerce luncheon attendees and media his outlook for the upcoming season. Instigate would like to thank all of those involved for putting together a great event!

New Vikings Coach Brad Childress speaks to attendees and media

Amy Larsen, Jennifer Kapphahn, Brad Childress, Matt Schreyer and Christi Schreyer

2006-02-16T10:32:00.000-06:00

Instigate, Inc. to Sponsor First St. Paul Chamber Good Day! Event - Featured Speaker Brad Childress - Minnesota Vikings Head Coach

Date: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: The Saint Paul Hotel 350 Market Street Saint Paul, MN

Good Day! The Chamber’s Membership Event, is a NEW program created for Saint Paul Chamber members to provide the best in information about the business community, networking and FUN. This is the event to attend to stay informed of issues that impact the Saint Paul/East Metro area. Instigate is proud to be a sponsor of this great event.

Brad Childress, the seventh head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in franchise history, will be the featured speaker. The 2006 season will be Childress’ 29th season coaching, nine of which were on an NFL sideline. Childress joins the Vikings following a seven-year run with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Join us in celebrating business success and hear about topics that impact your business in the Saint Paul/East Metro area.

REGISTER NOW

or call 651.223.5000 for more information

2006-01-06T11:28:00.000-06:00

Instigate Announces New Staff Appointments

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of new staff:

Amy Larsen - Client Services Specialist

Amy Larsen has joined the Instigate team as a Client Service Specialist. Amy will focus on Account Management and candidate recruitment, screening and placement for both new and existing TalentAssist clients. “Amy brings a strong background in account management with a great focus on ensuring client's needs are consistently met and exceeded” notes Christi Schreyer, Vice President of Instigate. "Amy will be a great addition to our team."

Amy can be reached at 651-429-1131 ext 15 or alarsen@instigateinc.com

Tess Selander - Administrator

Tess Selander has joined the Instigate team as our Administrator. Tess will focus on daily administrative and operations issues. “Tess brings strong administrative skills with a high level of technical knowledge to our growing team” notes Matt Schreyer, President of Instigate.

Tess can be reached at 651-429-1131 ext 10 or tselander@instigateinc.com

Instigate, Inc. provides workforce management solutions for emerging and growth organizations. Home Office is located at 4455 White Bear Parkway, Suite 600; White Bear Lake, MN 55110-7663. Phone: 651-429-1131 or 1-800-259-9865.

2005-09-30T11:20:00.000-05:00

Reactive Recruiting Is Dead

Time For A Proactive Employee Recruitment Process

We read daily about the jobless recovery, our unpredictable economic future and the threat of overseas outsourcing. When it comes to employee recruitment; it is careless to believe that these factors mean using the same old approaches will still get the job done. The fact is, when it comes to employee recruitment, leading companies have already turned the corner. These companies are squarely focused on proactive recruitment processes to ensure that key talent is hired.

We have now reached a time in which talent is clearly the number one factor in determining a company’s long-term competitiveness. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, talent recruitment must go beyond the transactional staffing approaches of the past. Companies that continue to use outdated practices in an attempt to manage the ever-changing employee supply and demand system will simply lose the battle for talent over the next few years.

Ongoing competition for talent is no longer an issue reserved for large companies. In fact, it can be argued that emerging and growth companies face an even bigger battle for talent. These companies must hire effectively given their lower ability to absorb costs associated with poor performance and employee turnover. So how do you ensure your company has a proactive approach to attracting talent?

Here are ten key areas to focus on when developing or reviewing your company’s recruitment processes:

1. Create a workforce plan that takes into consideration current and future workforce needs. It sounds simple, but how many companies have a written plan for future growth and outsourcing alternatives for selected functions?

2. Formulate a recruitment strategy that is practical and driven by business objectives. To be proactive, all internal and external resources must be maximized to insure hiring methods identify the best talent available.

3. Use talent acquisition metrics to assess all recruitment efforts. Quality, time, cost and satisfaction must be measured. Review results on a regular basis and make adjustments as needed.

4. Utilize an applicant tracking system that is easy to manage and supports pre-screening of all potential talent.

5. Use pre-employment screening tools such as behavioral assessments, skills testing, background checks, drug screening and online questionnaires for a complete evaluation of an individual’s talent and history.

6. Conduct reference checks as they still play a key role in the recruitment process. Recent changes in the law make it easier for employers to share more information on past employees.

7. Provide ongoing communications with candidates. The recruitment stage is the beginning of the employer-employee relationship and where first impressions will be made.

8. Provide compensation and benefits that are attractive, competitive on an industry and local level and are focused on driving business objectives. This will build your employer branding and reflect the value an individual brings to the company.

9. Create formal job offers for each position that are clear and consistent. Written job offers can differ by type of position; but they must clearly summarize key items so both parties understand what is contained in the employment offer.

10. Create an employee orientation process that has a clear action plan in place so new employee success can be developed from day one.

While this is only a quick overview of a complex process, it provides a valuable reference for ensuring a proactive employee recruitment process.

Efficient and effective recruitment processes will not be the only reason many companies will see remarkable success over the next several years. However, due to a changing and shrinking workforce, it plays a critical role now more than any period over the last twenty years. Be proactive and win the battle for talent!

Matt Schreyer (mschreyer@instigatesolutions.com) is President/CEO of Instigate, Inc. a workforce solutions firm that combines Human Resource Outsourcing, Workforce Recruitment Outsourcing and Managed Staffing Services to provide an integrated approach to workforce management. This synergy results in cost-effective and efficient management of your workforce that positively impacts profitability and insures future growth. Instigate can be explored at www.instigatesolutions.com.

2005-09-26T11:06:00.000-05:00

Instigate Announces New Staff Appointment

Instigate, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of new staff:

Jennifer Kapphahn - Client Services Specialist

Jennifer Kapphahn has joined the Instigate team as a Client Service Specialist. Jennifer will focus on candidate recruitment, screening and placement for both new and existing TalentAssist clients.

“Jennifer brings a strong focus on ensuring that candidate screening and selection consistently meets and exceeds our client's needs. Jennifer has a unique ability to connect with candidates on all levels,” notes Christi Schreyer, Vice President of Instigate. "We feel strongly that Jennifer will be a great addition to our team."

Jennifer can be reached at 651-429-1131 ext 16 or jkapphahn@instigateinc.com

Instigate, Inc. provides workforce management solutions for emerging and growth organizations. Home Office is located at 4455 White Bear Parkway, Suite 600; White Bear Lake, MN 55110-7663. Phone: 651-429-1131 or 1-800-259-9865.

2005-09-20T11:00:00.000-05:00

Instigate to Exhibit at SHRM Minnesota State Conference

Instigate, Inc. will be showcasing our Workforce Management Solutions at this year's SHRM Minnesota State Conference held October 16-17, 2005 in Saint Cloud, MN. Please visit us at Booth #413 to learn more about our products and services.

Click Here for more information on the conference.

2005-07-25T10:44:00.000-05:00

Instigate Moves into New Offices

Prompted by growth, Instigate, Inc. has moved into new office space at 4455 White Bear Parkway, Suite 600 in White Bear Lake, MN.

The company moved into the new space because it gives increased visibility and improved infrastructure and amenities, as well as room to grow. Over the past four years, Instigate has added several new services, including our rapidly growing Recruitment Process Outsourcing Service - TalentAssist. Expansion in our Customer Support, Sales and Operations departments also prompted the move.

Our new address is:

Instigate, Inc.
4455 White Bear Parkway, Suite 600
White Bear Lake, MN 55110-7663
651.429.1131
800.259.9865

2004-12-22T08:44:00.000-06:00

INSTIGATE INC. TO CHANGE NAME OF ITS
WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT OUTSOURCING SERVICES

Instigate, Inc. will change the name of its Workforce Recruitment Outsourcing Services to TalentAssist™ effective January 1, 2005. The new name reflects the continued success of TalentAssist™ in the rapidly growing recruitment process outsourcing [RPO] marketplace.

SAINT PAUL, MN. - December 21, 2004-- We are pleased to announce that on January 1, 2005 Instigate’s Workforce Recruitment Outsourcing Services will have a new name, TalentAssist™.

“The interest in Recruitment Process Outsourcing is growing rapidly; especially with emerging and growth-driven organizations. The Service's new name more accurately reflects the focus of its activities and marks an important transition point" stated Matt Schreyer, President/CEO of Instigate. "In the coming months we intend to announce a number of initiatives designed to build increased value for our clients who are seeking new approaches to talent recruitment and management" he added.

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing [RPO], is providing a unique approach to workforce recruitment. RPO is a cost effective, results-driven alternative for many organizations seeking to focus more time on their core competencies and less time and resources on workforce recruitment. As a leading RPO provider for emerging and growth organizations, TalentAssist™ combines proven recruitment processes with the ever expanding internet and technology offerings to achieve results. Organizations are starting to see a number of advantages to outsourcing workforce recruitment including:

Improved Business Focus

Companies are able to focus on broader issues while having recruitment assumed by an outside expert.

Maintain Company Identity

Corporate/Company branding is playing an increasing role in workforce recruitment. Unlike the use of recruiters and staffing agencies; TalentAssist™ allows one to maintain company identity - a valuable tool for creating the most qualified pool of candidates for your workforce needs.

Share Risks

There are tremendous risks associated with the investments an organization makes in their workforce. When companies outsource they become more flexible, dynamic, and able to adapt to changing opportunities and problems.

The need to improve the recruitment process and create stronger partnerships is being driven by the need to:

Ø Improve the Quality of New Hires
Ø Lower Employee Turnover
Ø Reduce the Fixed and Variable Costs per Hire
Ø Reduce the Dependency and Associated Costs with Staffing Agencies and Recruiters
Ø Lower the Time Dedicated by Management to the Recruitment Process

TalentAssist™ provides a cost effective, results-driven solution for meeting these requirements. The unique approach of RPO creates a strong partnership and provides key benefits to many organizations seeking to effectively attract and retain key talent to support future growth and profitability.

About Instigate, Inc.
Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instigate Inc., is a leading provider of workforce recruitment and management solutions. Instigate combines HR Outsourcing, Recruitment Outsourcing and Managed Staffing Services to provide an integrated approach to workforce management. This synergy results in cost-effective and efficient management of an organizations workforce to positively impact profitability and ensure future growth.
For more information on the Instigate, Inc., visit the company on the web at www.instigatesolutions.com or call 800-259-9865.