About Us
We’re a trusted provider of professional staffing and recruiting services in the Puget Sound region.
Serving The Community Since 1998
West Sound Workforce is a professional placement and staffing service established in 1998 by Julie Tappero and now owned and operated by Monica Blackwood. As a certified woman-owned small business, we are recognized by Washington State as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). Because of this certification, clients can trust that our services meet high professional standards while also supporting diverse business ownership.
Our company is locally owned and connects job seekers and employers in the South Sound and Kitsap Peninsula, including Kent, Federal Way, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Port Ludlow, Port Townsend, and more from our Poulsbo and Gig Harbor offices. In other words, we serve the heart of Western Washington, helping businesses and candidates thrive close to home.
When You Trust Your Career to West Sound Workforce, You Gain:
Flexibility
As an independently owned organization, we aren’t tied to rigid processes or corporate red tape often found in national chains. Instead, we adapt our approach to your unique needs. We are more than a temporary staffing company. In fact, we provide a full array of staffing and recruiting services, including temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and HR services.
HR Expertise
All our recruiters come from an HR background, bringing extensive knowledge and insight to every placement. Furthermore, we hold certifications, participate in professional organizations, and continually refresh our knowledge. Because we stay current on the latest standards, regulations, and laws, we can act as a reliable resource for both employers and job seekers. Ultimately, we consider ourselves partners with our clients and candidates, always keeping their best interests at the center of our work.
Diversity
We find diversity in many channels. For example, we partner as a YesVets employer, maintain an MOU with the Welcome Home Project, and serve on the Kitsap Supported Employment Business Advisory Committee. We are also active in Vet Tribe. Moreover, we have studied how language choices influence talent attraction, and we craft our job descriptions and advertisements to reflect this knowledge and support our DE&I initiatives.
The Local Advantage
Employees Who Work Close to Home:
- Enjoy a better quality of life than those who commute long distances.
- Additionally, they experience reduced stress.
- As a result, they enjoy a lower cost of living.
- Finally, they're able to spend more quality time with families and in their communities.
Businesses That Employ Local Residents Experience:
- A more loyal and productive workforce.
- In turn, greater company morale.
- Reduced levels of absenteeism.
- Consequently, lower turnover costs.
Mission
At West Sound Workforce, we believe promoting local employment is essential for both people and businesses. Therefore, we are committed to supporting local communities in every placement we make. Ultimately, this strengthens the economic fabric of our region.
We Believe In:
Doing the right thing.
The employability of all individuals.
Investing locally.
Supporting minority-led businesses and organizations.
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