FurstStaffing

Specialties

We are staffing, recruiting and employment specialists committed to enhancing the productivity of our customers and improving the employability of our workforce for the benefit of the community. We remain determined to exceed expectations and deliver what we promise. FurstStaffing is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBENC).

We provide workforce solutions in the following areas: Manufacturing, Medical Office, Accounting/​Finance, Customer Service, Administrative/​Office Support, Human Resources, Information Technology, Engineering, On-​Site Staffing Management, Project/​Supplemental Staffing, Hire-​on & Direct Placement, HR Consulting, Outplacement.

History

Established in 1971.

The history of FurstStaffing is people. The internal tenure, knowledge and sound judgment of our staffing professionals allows Furst to deliver better results to you. Many of our staffing specialists have been with Furst for 10, 15, and over 20 years. Our current average tenure for our internal staff is 10 years.

FurstStaffing has grown over the years. Our headquarters remains in Rockford, IL. Branch offices are in Chicago, Stockton, DeKalb and Darlington (WI).

Meet the Business Owner

Darlene F.

Business Owner

Darlene grew up in Lanark, IL. Graduated from Lanark High School. With husband, Tom, started what has become FurstStaffing and FurstSearchGroup in 1971. She did accounting and bookkeeping at home while their children were young. In the 1980’s, she took over the temporary staffing arm of their business. In 2002, FurstStaffing was selected as one of the «Top 100 Companies» by Rockford Magazine. In 2005, The Rockford Chamber of Commerce named her Woman Business Owner of the year. In 2006, Tom and Darlene received Crusader Clinic’s «Spirit of Caring» award. In 2008, Darlene was name Rockford Woman Magazine’s first Woman of the Year. Darlene serves on the Dean’s Council of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford; MILL Foundation board of directors; and as secretary of the board at Wesley Willows.

Said of Darlene, «She trusts her managers to do the right thing and come to her with questions. Everyone knows what’s expected of them, there is no micromanaging.»