TORRANCE, CA, March 18, 2021 — The ActOne Group, a global workforce solutions leader, joins multitudes of others in congratulating its Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, for her induction into the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Hall of Fame. Now in its twelfth year, the Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding, cutting-edge, women-owned businesses and their successes. On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the WBE inducted 14 individuals – including Janice Bryant Howroyd – in recognition of their excellence in entrepreneurship, leadership, and mentorship.
Under Janice Bryant Howroyd’s leadership, the ActOne Group has become the largest woman/minority owned workforce management company in North America. The global company provides innovative outsourcing solutions to organizations across all industries through its many subsidiaries, including AgileOne (workforce management), AllSTEM Connections (STEM-focused staffing), and AppleOne (staffing).
“The WBE Hall of Fame recognizes the smart work and innovation of women who bring their bravery to break down barriers and their strengths to lift others up,” said Janice Bryant Howroyd. Affectionately known as JBH, she added, “The courage of these incredible women is only exceeded by their humanity and achievements....and I am both humbled and honored to be counted among them.”
As an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, author, and mentor, Janice Bryant Howroyd’s professional accomplishments include Presidential appointments (U.S. Ambassador for the Department of Energy’s Minorities in Energy, U.S. International Trade Advisory Commission Board, and the Board of Advisors for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities) plus recognition from world-renowned business organizations like Forbes and BET. Through it all, Janice has led with integrity and stayed true to her professional mantra: “Never compromise who you are personally to become who you wish to be professionally.”
About the ActOne Group
The ActOne Group is a global enterprise providing employment, workforce management, and procurement solutions to a wide range of industries, including Fortune 500 organizations, local and mid-market companies, and government agencies. Since 1978, the ActOne Group has been innovating, expanding, and evolving our business through flexible, comprehensive solutions under three distinct business verticals: staffing (AppleOne, AllSTEM, and All’s Well), workforce solutions (AgileOne), and business services. The ActOne Group is a privately-held corporation headquartered in Torrance, CA, bearing the distinction of being the largest, zero-debt, certified woman/minority-owned workforce management company in the United States. The ActOne Group has received numerous awards and recognitions for its commitment to support diverse businesses and minority employment. For more information, please visit actonegroup.com.
About the WBE Hall of Fame
The WBE Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization launched in 2009 to recognize the contributions of women entrepreneurs in their communities, as well as their accomplishments within their industries. Through a network of women’s business development organizations, corporate and government advocates, and women-owned enterprises, WBEHF spotlights best practices and insights, as women create businesses that help build a stronger economy. For more information, visit wbehf.org or call 469-219-3313.
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