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How Advent Staffed 65 Helpline Representatives for Local Non-Profit

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Susan Isebrand and Josie Thuma

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Our Client For more than 100 years, this organization has met and responded to changing needs in the greater Twin Cities, helping to ensure a better future for all. This large non-profit strengthens, supports, and maximizes the collective impact of the nonprofit sector by connecting leaders, training teams, and providing grants and technical assistance. Advent… Read more »

Happy Anniversary! Advent Talent Group Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Difference

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Susan Isebrand

In January of 2002, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers was playing in theaters and How You Remind Me by Nickelback was the number one song in America. Nokia cell phones were the top-selling mobile phone, and the first Apple iPod was barely a few months old. In Edina, Minnesota, Mary Younggren had… Read more »

Congratulations to Souphak Kienitz, 2022 National Staffing Employee of the Year!

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Susan Isebrand

Congratulations to Souphak Kienitz on being selected as the American Staffing Association (ASA) 2022 National Staffing Employee of the Year AND the 2022 National Staffing Employee All-Star for the Office-Clerical and Administrative category. Our team at Advent is overjoyed with this richly deserved recognition of Souphak Kienitz! Advent nominated Souphak for the ASA National Staffing… Read more »

Congratulations to Mary Younggren, 2022 President-Elect of NAWBO Minnesota

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Susan Isebrand

A big shout out and CONGRATS from our whole team to Advent Talent Group owner and president, Mary Younggren, on her appointment as the 2022 President-Elect of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Mary was selected for a NAWBO Achieve! Established Woman Award in 2017 and has served on… Read more »

Are Your Job Postings Driving the Best Candidates Away?

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

Hiring is tough enough as it is; there’s no need to make your job harder. Here are four ways that companies are actually driving the best candidates AWAY from their job postings. How do your postings stack up? Lack of Mobile-Optimization If your job postings and applications aren’t mobile-optimized, many of your candidates are simply… Read more »

We’re Clearing a Path! Here are 4 Ways Advent Can Help Your Business Move Forward Now.

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Susan Isebrand

We’re Clearing a Path! At Advent, we’ve been clearing a path to help businesses move forward through this time of transition (including our own!). As you know, flexible and creative solutions are critical to successfully navigate unexpected change and to ensure a faster recovery down the road. The contract work model is one solution to… Read more »

Poised for Growth: Michelle O’Kelley and Sue Miller to Drive Agency Operations in 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Josie Thuma

Huge Advent shoutout to Michelle O’Kelley and Sue Miller on their promotions this month! Michelle, aka Wonder Woman, is Advent’s new Director of Operations and Sue, aka Super Girl, is now Director of Finance and Administration. Yes, it’s true that both have significant leadership prowess and deep industry expertise… but here’s what you really need… Read more »

Diversity’s Revolving Door: How to Engage & Retain Diverse Talent

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Susan Isebrand

When it comes to workplace diversity, attracting and recruiting diverse talent is often the primary focus. But what actually happens once diverse employees are hired? Based on the data, most organizations are driving their diverse talent right back out the door. On November 7, Advent Talent Group hosted the seminar, Diversity’s Revolving Door: How to Engage & Retain… Read more »

Tricky Accounting Opening Results in Treat of Candidate for This Non-Profit 🎃

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Josie Thuma

The Case of the Vanishing Accounting Assistant One of our long-term nonprofit clients reached out the other week because (zoinks!) their part-time accounting assistant had vanished and they were in trouble. This employee left so unexpectedly that they needed a replacement ASAP. Advent has partnered with this large, reputable non-profit for several years, placing candidates… Read more »

Advent Talent Selected as 2019 Honored Company by Minnesota Keystone Program

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Susan Isebrand

Advent Talent Group has been selected as a 2019 Minnesota Keystone Program honored company by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber! Advent Talent Group, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, and Liberty Diversified International were selected for recognition “based on their generous contributions to their communities and outstanding giving programs.” This year’s recipients were chosen from nearly 200… Read more »

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How Advent Staffed 65 Helpline Representatives for Local Non-Profit

Happy Anniversary! Advent Talent Group Celebrates 20 Years of Making a Difference

Congratulations to Souphak Kienitz, 2022 National Staffing Employee of the Year!

Congratulations to Mary Younggren, 2022 President-Elect of NAWBO Minnesota

Are Your Job Postings Driving the Best Candidates Away?

We’re Clearing a Path! Here are 4 Ways Advent Can Help Your Business Move Forward Now.

Poised for Growth: Michelle O’Kelley and Sue Miller to Drive Agency Operations in 2020

Diversity’s Revolving Door: How to Engage & Retain Diverse Talent

Tricky Accounting Opening Results in Treat of Candidate for This Non-Profit 🎃

Advent Talent Selected as 2019 Honored Company by Minnesota Keystone Program

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