S3 Blog
November 24, 2025
Culture Fit vs. Culture Shock Corporate culture is what defines a company’s identity, those shared values, behaviors and beliefs that shape how its people work, collaborate, and make decisions every day. Company values and moral alignment shape that culture, and when hiring employees or consultants, it’s important to consider how those values line up to support the organization’s overall mission. A good culture fit is more than just surface-level similarities between employer and employee. It’s […]
November 24, 2025
Hiring for the Long Haul: A Two-Way Street Today’s job market has changed. Candidates and companies aren’t just looking for the basics anymore; they want purpose, values, and a real sense of direction. That’s why sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a must. And it’s not just something we talk about at S³. The people we work with care, too. Our customers, our consultants, our communities. Internally and externally, values matter more than ever. […]
November 24, 2025
The Future of Hiring: Skills Over Schooling Times don’t change without reason; the evolution of technology and expectations in the workplace has changed the job market from what it once was. Having a college degree used to be a necessity, but now, employers care about what someone can actually do: tangible skills that translate to value. These skills don’t have to be learned in the classroom. The average worker doesn’t need to shoulder the weight […]
November 23, 2025
Meet Victoria Neal: Vice President, Human Resources People-Driven, Growth-Minded, Integrity-Focused Vickie Neal joined Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) in 2019 as Payroll Manager, bringing with her a strong foundation in payroll operations and a passion for developing people. She quickly advanced to Payroll Director, and in April 2025 was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. This steady rise reflects her exceptional leadership and commitment to learning, growth, and service. From the moment she interviewed […]
November 23, 2025
Meet Aliny Knupp: Vice President People promotor, Relationship Builder Aliny Knupp’s career with S3 began in 2014 when she worked as a consultant for the company’s highly active Charlotte location, fulfilling a host of administrative duties. Her service was so exemplary that she was hired on as a branch administrator in 2015. In this role she was able to learn the staffing industry from the ground up and touched all aspects of the […]