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For years, Qualified Resources International Inc. has remained steadfast in its development of strong relationships with clients and employees.
Its growth has also been steadfast: The company has won this particular award from Providence Business News for several years in a row.
The staffing firm – which provides both temporary and permanent placements to manufacturing, distribution and professional-service companies in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, with a specialization in accounting, administrative, engineering, office and light industrial – realized nearly $9 million in revenue last year. It’s grown to 11 direct employees and more than 300 on assignment. There are also plans for a possible expansion in Massachusetts.
QRI has developed a lean orientation program to help clients integrate new employees and to educate employees about the importance of time management and productivity skill building. The company has also created lean-for-office and lean-for-production offerings.
Its leaders say QRI rises to the challenge of finding the right talent in a tight labor market.
“We are passionate about connecting the right candidate with the appropriate job,” said Tim Harrington, QRI’s president.
CEO (or equivalent): Timothy Harrington, chairman; Emily Harrington, CEO
2016 Revenue: $8,525,512
2014 Revenue: $5,581,453
Revenue Growth: 53%