PrideStaff Recognized as a Top US Staffing Agency by Business Insider — Grid Search Evaluation Model Sets Industry Standard

PrideStaff, a large staffing franchise company based in Fresno, California, announced that it has been selected for Business Insider’s 2026 list of “Top Staffing Agencies in America.”

Industry-Leading Evaluation System

In this certification process, a multi-criteria evaluation was conducted in collaboration with research firm Plant-A Insights Group, targeting over 4,000 staffing agencies across the United States. Data from more than 22,000 recruiters and job seekers was collected, and the top 750 companies in the U.S. demonstrating excellence in executive staffing, professional placement, and temporary/contract staffing services were selected.

The evaluation employs a proprietary model that combines recommendations from industry peers, customer satisfaction in each major service category, and third-party verification. Companies that achieved outstanding results in all three areas—executive, professional, and contract staffing—received special recognition for comprehensive service excellence.

Leadership Discusses the Significance of the Achievement

Tammi Heaton, co-CEO of PrideStaff, commented: “Being recognized as one of America’s top staffing agencies by Business Insider is an extremely important achievement for our entire organization. This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on feedback from both clients and candidates. Our teams across the country have earned this honor by consistently delivering experiences focused on the most critical elements for our customers. This directly reflects the dedication and professionalism of all staff.”

Co-CEO Mike Aprile added, “This recognition affirms our core strategy of continuous improvement and deep expertise in regional markets. We will continue to push forward in setting industry standards for excellence.”

Ongoing Industry Recognitions

Throughout 2026, PrideStaff has received multiple industry accolades. In addition to being listed among Forbes’ “America’s Best Professional Staffing Firms” and “Best Staffing Firms,” it has been continuously ranked for over 10 years on Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500®” and Franchise Times®’ “Top 400 List,” demonstrating the robustness of its franchise business model.

Company Overview and Market Position

Founded in the 1970s, PrideStaff began franchising in 1995 and now operates multiple offices across North America. With over 45 years of staffing experience, it serves thousands of clients. It is the only national commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with annual revenues exceeding $100 million, having received the prestigious “Best of Staffing®” Diamond Award from ClearlyRated for 15 years, including two consecutive years, highlighting its outstanding client satisfaction and staffing service quality.

The company has established a unique position in the staffing industry by blending the resources and expertise of large corporations with the flexibility and personalized service of small businesses.