1963
Merry Employment Group, Inc.
commenced business in 1963 as the first woman-owned regional temporary personal service in Connecticut. It’s specialty was legal secretaries. After 2 years, Merry expanded its services to include a full range of office support personnel, ranging from entry-level clerks to legal secretaries and executive assistants and mid to high level managers.

1980
Accounting Futures, Inc.
Frequent client requests for technical personnel resulted in the organization of Accounting Futures, Inc. Services were further expanded to include accounting, bookkeeping and actuarial.

1989
AAA Industrial Staffing Inc.
was created as an answer to client demand for reliable, quality, skilled and unskilled labor. AAA Staffing now offers a full range of candidates including drivers, assemblers, general laborers, maintenance, warehouse, machine operators, through and including skilled tradesmen and engineers.

Over the years,
The Merry Group has gained national recognition as a woman-owned business for its involvement and commitment to the staffing services industry. As an independent firm, our success is based on our entrepreneurial spirit to provide excellent service, commitment plus flexibility all while being as creative and prompt as necessary to meet the individual needs of every client we choose to service.

Corporate Overview

Merry Employment Group, Inc. commenced business in 1963 as the first woman-owned regional temporary personal service in Connecticut. It’s specialty was legal secretaries. After 2 years, Merry expanded its services to include a full range of office support personnel, ranging from entry-level clerks to legal secretaries and executive assistants and mid to high level managers.

In 1980, frequent client requests for technical personnel resulted in the organization of Accounting Futures, Inc. Services were further expanded to include accounting, bookkeeping and actuarial.

In 1989, AAA Industrial Staffing Inc. was created as an answer to client demand for reliable, quality, skilled and unskilled labor. AAA Staffing now offers a full range of candidates including drivers, assemblers, general laborers, maintenance, warehouse, machine operators, through and including skilled tradesmen and engineers.

Over the years, The Merry Group has gained national recognition as a minority-owned business for its involvement and commitment to the staffing services industry. As an independent firm, our success is based on our entrepreneurial spirit to provide excellent service, commitment plus flexibility all while being as creative and prompt as necessary to meet the individual needs of every client we choose to service.

About Merry Employment Group Inc.

Whether you need a temporary replacement while your secretary is on vacation, or someone to take over your entire packaging and assembly operation, Merry is your single source. Our staffing solutions have helped add millions of dollars to corporate bottom lines.

Established in 1963, Merry Staffing brings you 40 years of service experience. We offer high-quality placements, creative problem solving and a team of dedicated professionals whose goal is to find the right individual for you!

Some characteristics that qualify Merry to be your single source for staffing services:

• Privately owned-not subject to rigid corporate policies not pressured to impress shareholders with short-term profit gains.

• Turn-key service, providing quality service for all your HR staffing needs

• A quality-driven organization. Daily, we are measuring and improving our performance

• Turnaround Time. Once we partner with you, we enact continuous recruiting to identify the right people for your company and have them ready in two hours.

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IT’S A CONSULTIVE RELATIONSHIP

Our personalized approach allows us to analyze your requirements and give you exactly what you need.

• We assess your present situation and long-term business strategy

• We draw from our wide range of services to develop a customized staffing
program for you and your needs

• We provide the right solution for you...with you.


YOUR SINGLE SOURCE

No need to call multiple agencies. No need to deal with several invoices. Merry offers you the convenience and efficiency of one-stop shopping.

- Wide range of services

- Supplement Staffing

- Merry Payroll Services

- Outsourcing

- Outplacement services

- Direct Hire

- Wide Variety of skill/industries

- Office administration, support, automation

- Manufacturing, production, distribution, assembly

- Accounting, finance plus actuarial

- Technical personnel

- Sales and marketing

- Information Technology

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RECRUITMENT

RECRUITMENT – CENTERS OF INFLUENCE

Merry builds you a strong workforce through an aggressive recruiting program. We make presentations, followed by letters, flyers, and posters to:

• State employment offices • Churches

• Colleges & universities • Military recruiting offices

• Placement offices • Chamber of Commerce

• Trade schools • Civic clubs

• High schools • Credit unions

• Community centers • Job Fairs

RECRUITMENT – ADVERTISING

Merry also advertises to fill your positions. Years of experience have taught us which messages and publications get results!

RECRUITMENT – REFERRALS

Referrals are another important source of Field Employees.

• Attractive referral bonuses to our current Field Employees.

• Referrals from current clients who no longer need employees or who have too many applicants.

• Proactive telephone canvassing of the areas surrounding your facility.

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SCREENING

Careful screening can prevent many problems from developing in the first place. As Aristotle said, “Well began is half done”. And
Every Staffing Coordinator has the Merry seal of approval!

• Comprehensive application process obtains the employee’s work history, references, education and skills etc. We verify eligibility to work and complete all necessary paperwork (I-9, W-4, document and inquiry release forms)

• In-depth interview by a Staffing Coordinator verifies application information, testing, reliability and strengths as well as weaknesses.

• Evaluation process on, math, vocabulary, spelling, dexterity or your own evaluation/testing program, yields a more precise picture of the applicant’s skill level.

• Thorough reference checking includes speaking with someone who has personally supervised the employee.

• When asked, we shall do pre-employment testing such as drug testing, criminal, or customized.

• Orientation to your company policies, procedures, and safety rules means employees are “ ready to work” when they arrive.

• We shall do supplemental training on professional skills, your standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices and on-the-job training.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Good benefits are essential for recruiting and retaining qualified employees in a tight labor market. Merry associates enjoy an outstanding benefits package:

• Health Plan/Dental Plan

• Skills training

• Vacation & holiday pay

• Same-week pay. We process our payroll daily.

• Job placement assistance.

• Weekly & monthly bonus incentives.

The most important benefit is the personal relationship each Merry associate has with his/her staffing coordinator. Our goal is to place our associates in the best working environment suited for them. We help them reach their highest potential. We work hard to make everyone feel special. The results are a win-win-win situation for everyone! You, our associates and us!!!!!

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REPORTS PROVIDED

Accurate, up-to-date information is essential for managing your operation, making better business decisions and monitoring our performance. Merry keeps you informed with:

• Employee performance and productivity measurement;

• Utilization profiles (e.g., total hours billed by position, department, site, etc.);

• Worker’s Compensation reports

• Cover bills

• Cost analysis;

• Employees details;

• Placement details (e.g., assignment start and completion dates).

SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING

Merry is a quality-driven organization, constantly measuring and improving its performance. With over 40 years of experience, we understand what it takes to achieve a successful placement and the importance of a successful candidate to your bottom line. Through our aggressive, reliable, recruitment efforts we have developed proven recruitment, retention and training programs. Our recruitment efforts are innovative because we incorporate new ideas and are flexible making sure to customize them to satisfy your needs.

It all adds up to the greatest return on your staffing dollar!

Merry PAYROLL SERVICES

Nationally, administration and payroll costs per employee are approximately 39.6%. Administrating employees can consume up to 30% of a business owner’s time. Yet, you don’t earn a dime for it.

Merry Payroll Services can free you to focus on your revenue-generating specialty. Let us be your Human Resource Department!

• You continue to hire and supervise the employees.

• We process the payroll, administer all paperwork and handle all tax reporting and ASSUME ALL RISKS.

• We provide and administer all benefits.

• A comprehensive orientation program ensures a smooth transition.

• Merry also delivers a wide range of HR consultation and services:

• Formal job descriptions/advertising;

• Pre-employment testing;

• Drug testing;

• An employee pamphlet, personnel policies and procedures;

• Awareness training on such legal issues as harassment, proper hiring
and firing and more;

• Wage and hour compliance;

• Safety training and inspections.

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KEY ADVANTAGES

Consider Merry payroll services when:

• You want more time and resources to focus on revenue-generations core;

• You want to reduce employment-associated costs;

• Proactive management will actually lower your unemployment
insurance and workers compensation

• Our economies of scale lower your net benefit administration costs

We are professionals in the employment industry allowing your experts to work for you.

WE REDUCE YOUR RISK

There are substantial penalties for failing to comply with government regulations, reporting and deposit requirements. Merry will take care of your reporting and forms processing:

• Payroll tax deposits ? I-9 forms

• W-2 forms ? Workers’ Compensation reports

• W-4 forms ? Unemployment insurance premiums
and reporting


Merry CLAIMS MANAGEMENT GIVES YOU:

• Follow-up with injured employees and medical staff

• Verification that injured employees received treatment

• Case reviews with insurance carriers and claims administrators

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OUTSOURCING SERVICES

Why do you outsource?

Merry outsourcing makes sense when:

• The auxiliary function is placing too great a load on your internal systems and resources

• You want to transfer this non-core competency to an outside provider

• High turnover or fluctuating labor requirements are driving up your unemployment insurance costs

• You want to save money. In most cases, Merry economies of scale allow us to price the service, including our fee, at less than what you’re paying currently.

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DIRECT HIRE SERVICES

Merry Staffing Coordinators recruit full-time employees in nearly every field. Here’s why Merry is the right recruiting solution:

• We are a quality driven organization, constantly measuring and improving our ability to locate the best candidates to solve our clients’ staffing challenges

• A vast pre-screened applicant pool allows us to fill positions quickly.

• Over 40 years of experience. We understand what it takes to achieve a successful placement.

• Proven recruitment programs. Our recruiters are in touch with the market.

• Economies of scale. Our high advertising volume qualifies us for preferred rates. Merry also gets more from each advertising dollar. As an applicant who is not suited for one position may be perfect for another.

Please remember,

“You can count on us to do more”