We are very proud to be Cleveland County’s first staffing firm, although that fact alone isn’t why we are so successful. “We are not the best because we are the oldest, we are the oldest because we are the best“ says Beverly Shuford, PSU’s founder and Chairman of the Board. It has also been rewarding working with my two sons, Tim Blackwell and Jay Berry, and have them carry on PSU’s mission in my retirement.

Her vision of being thorough in screening and matching of candidates, providing personalized service, dedication to staff training and ethical business dealings laid the foundation of which PSU has prospered. From our beginning in 1981 we have grown to three offices with three divisions, Temporary Staffing, Professional Search and Career Search Services. Specific services include Temporary Staffing, Planned Staffing with on-site management capabilities, Client Hire Program, Payrolling, Direct Placement, Contract Staffing and Human Resource Administrative Support. In that time we have served hundreds of clients and employed thousands of candidates. Whether your need is for a group of production workers, temporary administrative assistant, contract engineer or full time plant manager, PSU delivers.

Ms. Shuford further states that it is our employess that really differientiates us from our competitors. We are fortunate to have knowledgeable and dedicated employees that strive to exceed customer’s expectations. Six staff members hold the CTS certification of the National Association of Staffing Professionals, which required the passing of a 3 hour exam on employment law and industry issues. One employee holds the certification of Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). Our experience and reputation really counts when you need qualified employees for entry level or executive and managerial positions.

Our critical differentiating factor is our employees and the service they provide. Their commitment and dedication to being the best has allowed us to partner with and gain the confidence of some of the areas most prestigious companies. Following are but a few testimonials:

“Torrington and Ingersol Rand have partnered with PSU for many years. They have consistently sent quality employees to us, many with very short notice. Torrington produces an extremely high quality super precision bearing and we depend on our people to make it happen. PSU has done a very good job for us.”
Michael Martin, Human Resources Manager
Torrington Company-Shiloh Plant

“ In appreciation for the service you provide we would like to thank you for supplying employees for our staffing needs. You always react promptly, which for our business is a must. The personnel of PSU in Forest City are always helpful and courteous when we contact them. We are glad we have the opportunity to work with your quality establishment.”
Troy Brown, Plant Manger
Elmore-Pisgah, Inc

Mission

Our mission is to continually improve by providing quality, personalized service to achieve total customer satisfaction, enabling PSU to expand its business and provide growth opportunities for our valued employees and customers. To accomplish our mission, the following principles will guide our daily activities and decisions.
We will:

• Maintain superior quality and ethical standards in all that we do, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Develop effective partnerships with our clients that will ensure safe and healthful work conditions for all employees.
• Provide ongoing education and promote employee development to create positive attitudes essential for teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Encourage effective communications with our customers, employees and suppliers, through our open door policy.
• Strive for efficiency in cost control so that the services PSU provides remain competitively priced.
• Contribute to the quality of life within the communities we serve through support of employee involvement in civic and family activities.