ABEL PERSONNEL CELEBRATES 55 YEARS: CHANGING LIVES & SUPPORTING BUSINESS

“We change people’s lives by connecting the right person to the right position. Our long-term relationships with the companies we serve, and with the employees we place in them enables us to create enduring matches.,” explains Debby Abel, president of Abel Personnel. This year the staffing firm celebrates 55 years of providing “Abel People” to […]

The Importance of Workplace Culture: the Impact of Micromanagement

In today’s dynamic business environment, the culture within an organization significantly influences its success. This success depends on both employers providing a supportive framework and employees actively engaging in and contributing to that culture. Intangible elements like trust, communication, and a shared sense of purpose are vital for building high-performing teams and retaining top talent. […]

Abel’s New Home – Memories of our Current Homes

It was 24 years ago, Abel moved from our longtime location at the Point Mall (demolition planned), and from our Camp Hill location (building sold). Our new homes were Scottsdale Plaza (Paxton Street), a vibrant plaza with a busy mall across the street; and in Lemoyne in a great ground floor location (after climbing down […]

TOP RECRUITER, BARBARA KARR: MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR 20 YEARS!

“One of my very best hiring decisions ever” declares Debby Abel, President of Abel Personnel. “Barbara was a candidate with our company seeking employment. We presented her to a client, who did us a great favor and didn’t select her. Our recruiter working with Barbara commented that she might be a good fit for our […]

The Influence of Women at Abel Personnel, a Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)

Although Abel Personnel was not always a woman-owned business, women played key roles in the company from its early days. Different Pay and Fee Scales for Men and Women Abel acquired Hallmark Personnel, founded in 1962, after its establishment in 1969. Since then, there have been significant changes in equality in the workforce. Different pay […]

Kirk’s Story: Advocating for the Unusual Applicant

Over the years that I’ve worked with our company’s recruiter at Abel Personnel, there were a handful of times that she reminded me, “Some people have unexciting resumés and are great potential employees; others have amazing resumés without the performance to back it up.” Perhaps a version of “don’t judge a book by its cover,” […]