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Why We Do the Work: Memorial Day, Manufacturing, and Meaning

This past Monday was Memorial Day—and it felt early this year. As I scrolled through the powerful tributes being shared, I couldn’t help but pause on a few that really hit home. One was Weston C. Lee, just 25 years old when he was killed in Iraq. Another was Lt. Serena N. “Dug” Wileman—young, vibrant,…

Leadership in the Margins

Nine years ago, on May 21st, I got down on one knee in front of the North Campus fountain at the University of Georgia in Athens and asked my wife to marry me. I remembered it was in May… but to be honest, the exact date might’ve slipped by if not for technology quietly running…

TES Recruiting 2025 ATL Case Study

Location: Atlanta, GA Clients: 50 person / 20M Revenue - OEM - Industrial Equipment 2025 The Problem Client was experiencing high turnover, had inexperienced leadership and needed highly technical talent to grow their engineering & design capabilities while addressing supply chain and manufacturing ineﬀiciencies. They needed key leadership roles filled, new SME's in engineering, and…

Your Hiring Brand: It’s Not Your Logo, It’s Your Reputation

Hint: candidates are talking—even when you’re not listening. You can have the best logo, the flashiest job ad, and a shiny new careers page… But if the experience behind it doesn’t match? Candidates will sniff that out faster than you think. Because here’s the truth: Your hiring brand isn’t what you say—it’s what they say.…

Remember summers in the 90s?

Running through sprinklers. Playing with the hose. Our turtle sandbox was the beach. We rode bikes through the neighborhood until the streetlights came on and spent endless days at the community pool. Back when nobody really had backyard pools—at least not in the tax bracket I grew up in. Cartoons were always on, and parents…

The Power of a Small Gesture

Everyone wants to feel appreciated. Seen. Like they matter. My wife tells a story from college—she was working a tough internship at a Florida theme park. The work was hard, the days were long, and she was new. New to the program, the people, the city. Honestly, she felt alone. One afternoon, a manager walked…

Brick by Brick

Not sure about you all, but the Easter Bunny made a stop at our house this week—and let’s just say, he brought more than just candy. A few new LEGO sets showed up, and we had an absolute blast putting them together. My kids are finally hitting that age where the LEGO aisle is fair…

Thinking About Using a Recruiter? Here’s the Unfiltered Advice I’d Give Anyone I Care About

It can feel a little like planning a big Disney trip—you could do it all yourself, but having the right guide saves time, stress, and a whole lot of second-guessing. And just like a Disney travel agent, working with a recruiter like TES Recruiting doesn’t cost you a thing—unless we find you the right person.…

Engaging Atlanta’s Workforce: The Path to Effective Process Improvement

Learn how to effectively engage Atlanta's workforce in process improvement initiatives. Discover strategies for successful implementation and driving continuous improvement.

How to Define Your Culture and Find the Right Fit

As a recruiter running a recruiting firm, I spend my days helping manufacturing and engineering companies find their next great hire. But when it comes to making internal hires for my own team? That’s a whole different challenge. Finding someone with the right skills is relatively straightforward, you can measure experience, certifications, and technical knowledge.…