Express Employment International and its family of brands celebrate remarkable achievements made in 2025. As we reflect on these wonderful accomplishments, we look forward to continuing to fulfill our vision of helping as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.
From Personal Hardship to National Recognition: Express Associate Lennie Gray Recognized as ASA All-Star
Lennie Gray, an associate with Express Employment Professionals in Sedalia, Missouri, was named a National Staffing All-Star by the American Staffing Association (ASA) and a finalist for the National Staffing Employee of the Year. Read more.
Celebrate Excellence: Meet the 2025 Employee of the Year Nominees at Express Employment Professionals!
Five Express Employment Professionals associates were celebrated as nominees for the Employee of the Year award in March. Of the five finalists, Darrin Walton with the Indianapolis (West), IN, office was named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Employee of the Year Award. Read more.
Inspiring Journeys: Meet Express’ Skilled Trades Talent
Express Employment Professionals recognized five outstanding Skilled Trades associates nominated by their local offices across the U.S. based on their work ethic, skill, character, and job performance. Read more.
Staffing Industry Analysts
Staffing Industry Analysts ranked Express in the following categories:
- Largest U.S. Office/Clerical Staffing Firms: #1
- Largest U.S. Industrial Staffing Firms: #3
- Largest U.S. Staffing Firms: #6
- Largest Global Staffing Firms: #15
- Largest U.S. Direct Hire Firms: #15
Best of Staffing and Talent
Express achieved the Best of Staffing® Client Award for the sixth consecutive year for a total of 12 years and reclaimed the Best of Staffing® Talent Award this year, bringing Express to a total of seven years of achievement. Express proudly continues to hold the prestigious Diamond Award for client satisfaction. Read more.
Forbes
Express has been included once again on Forbes’ annual “America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms” and “America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms” lists!
Newsweek
Express was recognized by Newsweek as one of:
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur ranked Express on six lists and two overall awards:
- Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000: #8
- Franchise 500: #67
- Franchise 500 Hall of Fame
- Franchise 500, Top Staffing/Recruiting Franchise
- Top Global Franchises
- Top Brand for Multi-Unit Owners
- Best of the Best
- Top Franchises for Veterans
Franchise Business Review
Based on survey results from thousands of franchise owners from hundreds of different franchise brands, Express was awarded the following designations:
- Top 200 Franchises
- Top Franchises for Women
- Culture100 Awards
- Most Profitable Franchises
- Top Franchises for Veterans
- Franchise Rock Star – Cowanda Bazile
Additional Rankings
As a staffing industry leader worldwide, Express also garnered the following awards:
- Franchise Direct, Top 100 Franchises: #10
- The Franchise Research Institute, World Class Franchise
- FranServe, FRAN-TASTIC Brands
- Franchise Chatter, Top Staffing/Recruiting Franchises, #1
These achievements and successes wouldn’t be possible without our Franchisees’ hard work and dedication to helping others succeed! Learn more about our recent successes at ExpressPros.com.
Get to Know Us
Job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs all have a place with Express and our family of brands: Express Employment Professionals, Specialized Recruiting Group, and Express Healthcare Staffing.
Visit the location nearest you to find your next role or learn how our workforce solutions can connect your company to top job candidates. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit ExpressFranchising.com.
Last Updated on December 31, 2025
