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Ashley Holahan honored in Staffing Industry Analysts Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing for 2023

Global Power 150 Press Release

November 15th, 2023 (Alpharetta, Georgia) – IDR, Inc. an award-winning, employee-owned staffing firm announced today that CEO Ashley Holahan has been named as a recipient of the Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list for 2023. This annual list recognizes women for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments in enriching the workforce solutions ecosystem.

According to SIA’s research, there is consistent data that shows despite women dominating offices worldwide in the staffing industry, only a few women make it to the top roles in organizations. The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing shines the spotlight on female leaders making a difference inside and outside of boardrooms. The Global Power 150 Women in Staffing is sponsored this year by Bullhorn Inc., a global provider of cloud-based software powering recruitment efforts.

“I’d like to thank Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for giving us the opportunity to celebrate women and their outstanding accomplishments in our industry, “Holahan stated, “It is an honor to be included beside women who are representing critical leadership influence across staffing organizations nationwide.”

Outside Holahan’s numerous accomplishments, she is passionate about breaking barriers as a female trailblazer and finding groundbreaking strategies to attract top talent in the staffing industry. She is a hardworking leader, cares deeply for her employees, and empowers the women and leaders in the organization to continue to push the boundaries of the staffing industry. She recently was a panel speaker at SIA’s Collaboration in the Gig Economy event discussing impactful changes technology will make in the staffing industry.

“The incredible impact of the 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing is made even more remarkable given our current environment of post-pandemic shifts, economic concerns and geopolitical issues,” said Ursula Williams, chief operating officer for SIA. “Meeting such dramatic change and challenges with innovation and growth is a true power move, and the powerhouse women on this list have made such moves in the workforce solutions ecosystem. A huge congratulations to this year’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing.”

“Congratulations to the honorees on this year’s Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list. We really enjoy sponsoring this award and celebrating this incredibly impressive group of leaders,” said Art Papas, chief executive officer of Bullhorn. “Each year, these leaders have brought their businesses to new heights, even in the face of a challenging economic environment. Their innovative thinking, contributions and mentorship help propel the entire staffing industry forward and provide inspiration to the next generation of staffing leaders.”

Visit the Global Power 150 –Women in Staffing website for the complete list, showcasing these inspiring women leaders and their impact on the staffing industry.

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)

SIA is the Global Advisor on Staffing and Workforce Solutions
Elevating the Workforce Solutions Ecosystem

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Our proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. We also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

Known for our award-winning content, data, support tools, publications, executive conferences and events, we help both suppliers and buyers of workforce solutions make better-informed decisions that improve business results and minimize risk. As a division of the international business media company, Crain Communications Inc., SIA is headquartered in Mountain View, California, with offices in London, England.

About Bullhorn

Bullhorn is the global leader in software for the staffing industry. More than 10,000 companies rely on Bullhorn’s cloud-based platform to power their staffing processes from start to finish. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the world, Bullhorn is founder-led and employs more than 1,400 people globally. To learn more, visit www.bullhorn.com or follow @Bullhorn on Twitter.

About IDR

IDR, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned staffing firm with headquarters in Alpharetta, GA and offices in the Nashville, Dallas, and Denver markets. Recognized for their expertise and the high-touch approach of their Engagement Management Program, IDR continues to build rewarding partnerships with companies and consultants alike. Their best-in-class service has earned them the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards ten times and continues to gain them industry and client recognition. For more information on IDR, visit www.idr-inc.com or call 770.671.0040.

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