Press Release

Former Executive Vice President and Seasoned Staffing and Franchise Industry Leader to Carry Spherion Toward a New Era of Strategic Growth

ATLANTA – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) has announced the appointment of Kathy George as president, effective February 5, 2024. As president, George will leverage her 20-year tenure at Spherion and extensive experience within the staffing and franchise industries to oversee the company’s operations and drive purposeful growth.

Throughout her time with Spherion, George has honed her expertise and gained an intimate understanding of the franchise community, organization and staffing industry as a whole in a manner only achievable through more than two decades of dedicated service. Likewise, her experience has allowed her to develop a keen understanding of job market conditions and economic trends that will be crucial for Spherion’s strategic decision-making and long-term success. 

From holding hands-on recruiting and sales roles to multiple leadership positions in the industry and at the company, George has played a pivotal role in solidifying Spherion’s standing as a leader in the staffing and recruiting industry, helping to guide the company through evolving market dynamics and a global pandemic with resilience and foresight. In her most recent role as executive vice president, George worked closely with Spherion’s network of franchise business owners, providing insight into localized sales and recruitment strategies that facilitated growth and resulted in increased revenues for franchisees.

“After being a part of the Spherion family for more than 20 years, it is impossible to capture how much this franchise community means to me in a few short sentences. As I step into this new role, I am incredibly humbled to lead such a remarkable organization,” said George. 

“Our franchisees truly embody our core principles every day, investing their time, energy and passion into creating inclusive workplaces and opportunities for the clients and the candidates we serve. They are the heartbeat of Spherion. Together, we will continue to not only build businesses but shape futures and make a tangible impact in the lives of countless individuals and communities.”