Bear Staffing was the staffing firm in place here when I started as the HR Manager at Barry Callebaut. I have about 20 years of experience with temp agencies, so I thought that I would give Bear Staffing a chance and, if it did not work out, I would use another company. I have continued to work with them for the last 2 years because I get an immediate response and answers when I call, even after hours. They are available at 10 p.m. if I need to talk to them.

Everything has worked out better than I expected with the candidates they have found for us because, in the area that we are in, it is difficult to find good people who are actually going to show up every day. The quality of the candidates that Bear Staffing sends us -- about 20 to 30 people a week -- is better than other agencies I have used. They seem to have a better screening process. Both Gary and Sherry are dedicated, and they understand what it takes to run a business, specifically what we need at a manufacturing facility.

Terri Fanz-Falzone
HR Manager
Barry Callebaut