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Jen Gavin, CEO 5/14/2025 When I first started my career, I thrived on urgency. The faster I could respond to an email or check off a task, the more accomplished I felt. Moving fast equated to success. But as my role grew, I realized that not every decision could be made with speed—some required thought, […]

Jennifer Gavin, CEO, Apex Placement & Consulting 4/25/2025 With all the uncertainty we’re facing in today’s market—economic shifts, workforce changes, evolving expectations—it’s never been more important to talk about culture. Not just the kind written in employee handbooks or painted on office walls. I’m talking about the kind of culture that shows up in your […]

Welcome to the Future of Staffing Solutions!Dear Valued Clients and Partners, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest campaign: Apex Mobil – We Go Where You Go! This innovative initiative is designed to meet your staffing needs wherever you or your candidates are, providing strategic solutions to ensure your business thrives in […]

At Apex, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to present their best self, especially when it comes to professional endeavors. Our commitment to community service extends beyond matching talents with opportunities; it encompasses ensuring that every individual is equipped with the essentials for success. This vision gave birth to our Working Wardrobe initiative, a […]

Voted DBusiness Top Corporate Culture Awards 2023 & 2024 | Teamwork (2023) & The DE&I (2024) Award Winner Recipients APEX Placement & Co. was highlighted DBusiness Top Corporate Culture Awards. APEX was recognize as one of metro Detroit’s best places to work with a one-of-a-kind awards program for small, medium and large companies in the area. Improve […]

Based in Clawson, Apex Placement & Consulting is providing staffing solutions that work for all thanks to the help of MEDC’s business assistance services The opportunity to work from home in 2020 changed career outlooks for many, including Jennifer Gavin, founder and CEO of Apex Placement & Consulting LLC in Clawson, Michigan. Jennifer was working for a […]

NBC News recently posted an article by Rob Wile (https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/job-market-right-now-the-great-stay-layoffs-and-resignations-decline-rcna142220 ) where, in it, he discusses another new employment term, the Great Stay.  Though a bit ominous sounding, it essentially means the market is seeing much fewer resignations, which I’m sure we all appreciate given the turbulent hiring market we’ve just come from. However, when you […]

How we helped a high-volume manufacturer go from having a workforce gap for the past 5+ years to being completely stable, including all but eliminating turnover and attendance issues. Case Date:  01/15/2023 Our client is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day — from packaging and healthcare […]

You spend a good amount of time in your life at work. Ideally, you’ll be spending those working hours in an environment that’s supportive, inspiring, and makes you feel excited about coming into the office. Unfortunately, not all work environments are positive. Dealing with negative work environments can be draining and leave you dreading the […]

You’ve landed the job of your dreams, and now it’s time to start planning your move. Before you get too overwhelmed, take a deep breath, and use this ultimate pre-move checklist to make sure you have everything covered. Step 1: Choose Your Location The first step in relocating for a job is choosing where to […]