For many successful entrepreneurs, their journey begins with a spark of inspiration in the most unexpected places. For Kathy Dawson, her path towards founding a successful recruiting company started with a childhood hobby—matchmaking. In honor of American Business Women Day, we dive into her story, exploring how her passion evolved, the lessons she’s learned, and the legacy she’ll leave behind as an American business woman herself. The Beginnings: A Natural Talent for Matchmaking Kathy’s childhood interest in matchmaking evolved into this natural ability to connect people. She noticed her friends were often unhappy in their jobs, and she started helping them find better opportunities. “I wanted to stop the complaining,” she says. “I started showing them how to find better jobs, and that was the start of it all.” She soon realized that helping people improve their careers could be more than just a favor—it could be a career in itself. More than that, she saw how mindset plays a critical role in success. “It’s all about attitude in life—if you can believe it, it can be true,” she explains.… read more →
Kathy Dawson has reached a remarkable milestone of four decades in the field of recruiting. During these 40 years she has witnessed many changes in the job market and has embraced innovation shifting her strategy to adapt to the digital age we are currently in. Her passion for people and making a difference is what continues to drive her today. Because of her hard work and dedication over these past 40 years, we wanted to surprise Kathy by hearing what her close friends, mentors, business partners, and colleagues had to say about her achievements! The affirmations and recognitions she received recently has been humbling for her and reinforces her belief in the transformative power of meaningful connections. She’s extremely grateful to all those who took time to participate and overwhelmed by the love and support she’s received. Check out Kathy’s video to hear personal thank you. KATHY’S GRATEFUL RESPONSE “Over four decades in the search and staffing industry, I’ve come to understand that success lies in connecting the right talent with the right opportunity. It’s about building relationships, understanding, and… read more →
Kathy Dawson, President & CEO, Dawson & Dawson Staffing, Inc. enjoyed connecting with some amazing women and prominent companies at the 2017 WBENC National Conference & Business Fair. Kathy was honored to serve side-by-side with some pretty remarkable women on the Host Committee. Each are dedicated, passionate women determined to make a difference in the lives of other women business owners. They give of their time to mentor, tell their stories, share in their successes and challenges, and give back every day. Thank you for a rewarding experience Ladies…Success starts and ends with you! Read More: 2017 WBEC-West Host Committee Recap Q.A. with Kathy Dawson, CEO, Dawson & Dawson Staffing, Inc Dawson & Dawson has been a WBENC certified Women Owned Business since 2013. For information about certifying your Women Owned Business, read more here. We publish daily stories on our social media sites. Dawson & Dawson Facebook Page Dawson & Dawson LinkedIn Page
Kathy Dawson, CEO/President of Dawson & Dawson, Inc. has been named as a Host Committee member by WBEC-West, a Regional Partner Organization of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for the upcoming National Conference & Business Fair (NCBF) in June 2017. The Host Committee’s objective is to represent WBENC as ambassadors and to provide information about the organization, its conference, goals, and content. Kathy Dawson, who runs a search & staffing firm will share her knowledge and expertise to help other women entrepreneurs recruit the best staff. Kathy Dawson herself says: “Corporate America lacks flexibility… I change with the times.” Dawson founded Dawson & Dawson Staffing, Inc. in 2008 and is currently serving as its CEO & President. Her company became WBE certified in 2013, something that she believes is incredibly important. The certification, which can be leveraged, has put her ahead of the competition, as well as open up a world of networking opportunities for her. She strongly encourages others to attend the next annual conference and look into the benefits of becoming certified themselves. She says: “I would recommend a… read more →
Our very own Kathy Dawson will be sharing the keys to hiring THE best. You don’t want to miss this! Register today.
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We are so pleased to announce that Dawson & Dawson, Inc. has qualified for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for the second year in a row. As the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses, WBENC provides the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE). Read more about WBENC…
Dawson & Dawson,Inc. is pleased to be recognized and certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as a woman-owned, operated and controlled business.