How local businesses can bridge the education-to-career gap By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting Cobb County boasts one of the most vibrant talent incubators in the Southeast. Between Kennesaw State University’s expanding career programs, specialized local high school academies, and regional technical colleges, our community is educating thousands of skilled, future professionals every year. […]
Creating lasting community at work By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting When a workplace feels welcoming, supportive, and energizing, the benefits show up in attendance, customer service, referrals, and profitability. Work can — and should — feel that way. The quickest path to building real workplace community begins with how new hires are supported. […]
Seasonal recruitment tips for small and midsize businesses By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting Summer hiring can make or break small and midsize businesses in seasonal industries such as hospitality, retail, landscaping, and events. Peak demand, competing employers, and a mobile workforce create fast timelines and high turnover. There is no doubt many businesses […]
By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting Building a strong team takes more than finding the right hire. Many organizations suffer loss from turnover. Why? Because the typical small to mid-sized business treats hiring like a transactional checkbox instead of a strategic, end-to-end process. Companies spend thousands on job boards and recruiters, only to scramble […]
By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting As the new year begins, small business owners have a prime opportunity to reflect on their growth plans and consider how to effectively build their teams for success in 2026. Hiring new talent is crucial to ensuring a resilient and thriving future. Understanding when to expand your team […]
By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting As a small- or mid-sized business owner, you’ve likely been asked at some point, “What is your ‘Why’?” It is a simple question, yet one that deeply probes the core of your business. What is your purpose? Why does your company exist beyond making a profit? This question […]