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Welcome to #WeAreGreenKey, where we shine a spotlight on our powerhouse team. 

Last week, we met up with Angela Singh, Office Manager in Corporate Human Resources at Green Key. Angela first joined Green Key five years ago and has since been a key member of the HR team. She details how she came to her position and the care and support she’s receiving from Green Key over the years.

How did you first get your start in Human Resources? 

I joined Green Key five years ago, originally as a receptionist. It was a traditional role working at the front desk, but I saw room for improvement in certain areas. Because I had a background as an Executive Assistant, I was very detail oriented. I took the initiative to change the way things were being organized and executed, which was recognized by the Partners. Eventually I moved my way up to Office Manager, where I am today. 

What does the day of an Office Manager entail? 

The day is never the same. I wear many hats, from facilities to logistics, from accounting to inventory management. But the most important part of my role is supporting my team. When something has to be done for the back office or companywide, I’m there to make sure it gets done efficiently and in a timely manner. There is never a dull day! 

What is your favorite aspect of working at Green Key? 

It’s the people I work with at Green Key. We’re not just a company where you simply come in and work your 9-5. The people here truly build a relationship with you and take your suggestions. Last year, I went through an illness, and everyone has been exceptionally caring about it. They want the best for me both personally and professionally. It’s not just about numbers at Green Key and that makes a huge difference to me. The values of connection and authenticity here are more than just words. 

Anyone interested in the administrative teams at Green Key should know that we invest in you. This is a company that listens to you and helps you move up in your career. 

Why should someone want to work at Green Key? 

Green Key highlights your talent. When they find where you shine, they let you handle and run with it. They allow you autonomy and the wings to fly.  By giving you that space to grow and not keeping you in a box, there is increased productivity and retention. Loyalty and work ethic stem from that quality.  

What are your professional goals going forward? 

I am hoping to go for my MBA one day. I love administration, but I also love numbers and analytics. So, I am hoping to transition to the accounting side and get that ball rolling. 

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Jun 6, 2023

Updating Our Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

The last several weeks have been a trying time for our nation. With so many businesses closed and all of us sheltering at home, it’s natural to be concerned about the future.

As part of our Green Key Resources community, I want you to know, as we go about filling the needs of our clients and working to ensure the health and safety of our employees, we are also looking forward to the time when the crisis is over.

When that time comes, and hopefully it will soon, we will be ready to meet the need to get everyone back to work and transition back to business as usual.

In the meantime, our entire team continues to work remotely, with full, secure access to all our systems. Though our physical offices remain closed nationwide, we’re still answering the phones, filling positions and staffing jobs.

We shared our initial steps with you two weeks ago, when the Centers for Disease Control and Preparedness declared the coronavirus a pandemic and advised all those who could to stay home:

  • We immediately transitioned all of our personnel to work from home.
  • To protect employees working in temporary positions, we contacted our clients to assist them in making remote work arrangements wherever possible.
  • We encouraged all interviews to be conducted remotely and communicated with candidates and clients about safe procedures in cases where that was not possible.

Our efforts to limit exposure and avoid in-person contact are also continuing. Recruiters are conducting interviews exclusively by video conferencing or phone. Our team is reaching out to clients, temporary employees and candidates on a daily basis to check on your well-being and offer help with remote work and staffing needs.

And because working remotely and managing remote teams is new to so many and takes a different approach, we’ve supplemented our blog with articles on the topic. We hope this offers you valuable information as you transition to this new normal.

We have also heard from many of you, particularly from those in healthcare where the need for workers is especially critical. As Brett Braterman of our healthcare division noted last week, “We are seeing a huge uptick in requests from our hospitals for staff to work in all different departments.” Our specialists are tireless in their efforts to fill the need, contacting retired professionals as well as those in less hard-hit areas

Our pharmaceutical/life sciences team is diligently working with pharmaceutical and biostat companies to ensure we continue to deliver top talent as the development and testing for drugs has become more crucial than ever. Our IT, Accounting, Finance and Office Support teams continue to support clients with their hard to fill roles and continue to be a trusted advisor on their hiring needs.

If there is any way Green Key Resources can help you, know that we want to and we’re here for you. Our main number is 212.683.1988.

This is a difficult time for our country, for our businesses, and especially for our families and loved ones, but we are all pulling together.

As we approach the holidays with Passover, Easter and Ramadan around the corner, I want to extend my personal thoughts for your health and well-being. Together we will get through these challenging times.

Andrew Chayut / Managing Partner

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