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Updated · Lehigh Valley Business · Aug 19
Express Employment Plans Healthcare Division After Placing 20,000 Lehigh Valley Job Seekers
Updated
Updated · Lehigh Valley Business · Aug 19

Express Employment Plans Healthcare Division After Placing 20,000 Lehigh Valley Job Seekers

1 articles · Updated · Lehigh Valley Business · Aug 19

Summary

  • Express Employment Professionals said it aims to launch a Lehigh Valley healthcare division within two years, expanding its local staffing footprint after major investment in skilled trades and professional services.
  • 20,000 job seekers and more than 1,000 Lehigh Valley employers have been served since the Allentown office opened in 2004, giving the company a base to push into one of the region’s largest industries.
  • Kris Rooney said the company is preparing for shifting labor demand, higher inflation and living costs, and AI-driven changes in recruiting and job design while continuing to invest in technology.
  • 800 U.S. franchise locations and more than $4 billion in annual revenue give Express national scale, while Rooney said its local, in-person model remains the key differentiator in a competitive staffing market.

Insights

What hidden challenges await a massive staffing franchise as it rushes to launch a specialized healthcare division within just two years?
How will a local staffing giant conquer the highly regulated healthcare market without losing its signature human touch to automation?
Can advanced mobile tools and automated credentialing truly solve complex staffing shortages in hospitals, or will they alienate job seekers?