OM DENNE EPISODE
Businesses everywhere are facing the same challenge: trying to meet financial goals, production goals, and staffing needs, all at once. Budgets are tightening, teams are shrinking, and hiring has become a constant uphill climb. The pressure to "do more with less" isn't just a slogan anymore, it's reality for nearly every organization.
That's the landscape where a new partnership between HPS, a 75-year-old member-owned group purchasing organization, and HireQuest is taking shape.
It's arriving at a moment when organizations need more than contracts. They need collaborators who can help them operate smarter, faster, and with more confidence.
When demand spikes or key people leave, most organizations don't have the luxury of time. They need qualified support fast. In that kind of environment, having a partner who can respond rapidly and reliably isn't just helpful, it's essential..
What do HPS and HireQuest aim to accomplish together? What can organizations learn from a model built on collaboration rather than competition?
In this episode, HireQuest's Director of National Accounts, Matt Wilkerson, and HPS's Director of Clinical and Ancillary Contracting, Nathan Stock, talk about this exciting new partnership; how it began, the challenges it's designed to solve, and why collaboration and trust are becoming the most valuable currencies in business today.
Guest Bio
Nathan Stock is the Director of Clinical and Ancillary Contracting at HPS. HPS is a member-owned group purchasing organization (GPO) providing member-focused solutions to over 5,000 Members across 37 states. Nathan plays a key role in developing National and Regional vendor relationships and contracts. He manages over 130 contracts and business partnerships, sales data and marketing communications coming in from vendors. Nathan develops new processes to improve both internal and external systems and communications for the sales team and members. He also develops training manuals, conducts staff training sessions, and leads a team of contract analysts helping bring solutions and savings to HSP's members. Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn.
Matt Wilkerson is the National Accounts Director at HireQuest. With over 15 years of experience in the staffing industry, he's built his career helping businesses solve one of their toughest challenges - finding dependable, high-performing people. Nathan leads strategic partnerships with organizations across the U.S., delivering workforce solutions through the network of brands including: HireQuest Direct, Snelling, and TradeCorp. The National Accounts program provides clients with a single point of contact for flexible, scalable staffing across multiple locations. Matt and his team design programs that align with business goals, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent service whether supporting a national construction firm, a logistics network, or a manufacturing operation. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn.
About Your Host
Vince Holt is the founder and CEO of Management Recruiters of Mercer Island. With 35+ years industry experience, he is the only MRINetwork team member to win CSAM of the Year, Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. In addition to spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, Vince has raced motorcycles for over 50 years, winning 5 National Championships.
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