Franchisees Josee Minero, Kelly Young, and Josephine Suryono are Leading the Charge in the Staffing Industry
AtWork’s female franchisees come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of experience to their businesses. With 45% female ownership, women have been instrumental in expanding AtWork’s presence across the U.S., demonstrating exceptional skills in leadership, client service and community engagement. Their success serves as an inspiration to aspiring female entrepreneurs and highlights the opportunities available within the franchising community.
“AtWork is dedicated to creating an environment where women are empowered to become successful entrepreneurs and leaders,” says Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork. “The following success stories of Kelly Young, Josee Minero and Josephine Suryono highlight the achievements possible in franchising for women. We are committed to supporting our female franchisees with the resources they need to thrive.”
Josee Minero, Los Angeles
To be a successful business owner, you must believe in yourself.
After three decades of experience with a national staffing firm, Josee Minero took a bold step into entrepreneurship by partnering with AtWork to open her own business. Her strategic decision was fueled by a desire for autonomy and a level of income potential that matched her extensive experience. Today, Minero successfully operates multiple AtWork locations in Southern California, Missouri and Florida, having expanded her business footprint significantly since her start in 2017.
Kelly Young, Las Vegas
AtWork is a great partner. I know I have the full support of the AtWork team.
Kelly Young relied on her 21-year staffing career to kickstart her entrepreneurial vision when she opened her first AtWork location in 2017 in Las Vegas. Her experience managing 30 locations for a national staffing firm gave her the skills to run a successful business. Young won AtWork’s “Rookie of the Year” award, and she holds a sales record for first-time owners. Support from the franchisor is enabling her to pursue aggressive growth. She purchased existing AtWork locations in Arizona and Texas in 2019 and plans to add at least one additional branch in Texas this year. During the pandemic, Young successfully pivoted her Las Vegas firm’s focus from the gaming industry to continue to hit sales targets.
Josephine Suryono, Roseville, Calif.
There are a lot of smart female business owners who are AtWork franchisees.
Josephine Suryono’s journey from immigrant pursuing a better education to successful business owner showcases the entrepreneurial spirit she inherited from her mom who owns several businesses in Surabaya, Indonesia. With a background in engineering and a stint at Hewlett Packard as a business analyst, Suryono ventured into business ownership with the purchase of an indoor inflatable play and party franchise before transitioning to AtWork. The decision to open an AtWork location was driven by the desire for a business that aligned with her values and offered a more balanced lifestyle. Her two locations in the Sacramento area rely on professional placements and serve as an extension of her clients’ human resources departments.
Staffing and Recruiting: An In-Demand Industry
Employers are turning to staffing agencies as the demand for employees increases. In 2021, U.S. employers paid $168 billion to staffing companies, according to AtWork’s website. Data from Market Reports World shows that the global staffing market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.96%, leading to a $568 billion total market valuation in 2028.
For more information about the AtWork staffing franchise, visit www.atwork.com/franchise.
