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Service partner shows resiliency inside and outside the workplace
Resiliency: Re·sil·ien·cy. Noun. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. If asked to describe Stratos service partner Reginald Echols in one word, resilient would be it. Reginald grew up in Greenville, Mississippi. At age 15, he found himself on his… Continue Reading →
Post-construction cleaning sets the stage for the future
Development in Memphis is booming, especially in the Downtown area where Stratos is headquartered. Just check out the Downtown Memphis Commission’s list of current projects. It’s anything but brief, which means exciting times are ahead for 38103 and many general… Continue Reading →
April newsletter: Longtime Stratos team member promoted
Salvador “Sal” Cervantes moved to the area from California in 2004 to provide a better life for his family. Shortly after arriving in Memphis, Sal joined the ServiceMaster by Stratos team as a part-time service partner. It didn’t take long… Continue Reading →
How Stratos enhances meeting engagement
Have you noticed a drop in meeting engagement since the pandemic began? Participation can often feel optional when a computer screen creates a divide between team members during virtual meetings. It’s hard to share energy and keep staff engaged when… Continue Reading →
Two ways to protect company culture when hiring
Prior to the pandemic, hiring for culture was no easy feat. Fast forward to early 2022, and it is even more difficult. With so many businesses across all industries looking to hire, leaders may be tempted to temporarily lower their… Continue Reading →
Progress over perfection
At ServiceMaster by Stratos, we live and work by four core values. They are the chosen paths that lead us to our desired destination, while focusing on respect for people, dignity of the human spirit and greater quality of life… Continue Reading →
Information is currency part III
Since April 2020, we’ve highlighted how ServiceMaster by Stratos CEO Stacy McCall came to realize the immense value of information here on our blog. The first piece highlighted the importance of establishing strong lines of communication that allow Stratos to… Continue Reading →
Information is… street cred
In April 2020, we penned a blog post highlighting how ServiceMaster by Stratos’ CEO Stacy McCall came to realize information is currency in the business world. To recap, it highlighted insights like when front-line staff members pay close attention to… Continue Reading →
Welcome home: A look at Downtown Memphis’ Edge District
No man is an island and neither is a business. A business leader’s duties span a broad spectrum, from negotiating contracts with new clients to working alongside their frontline staff when extra hands are needed. However, “doing it all” is… Continue Reading →
Why brick-and-mortar office spaces are still important – even now
These days, it seems like home is the new office. Working from home has evolved from a necessary evil to a way of life that many aren’t ready to part with. Companies across the globe have discovered ample productivity and… Continue Reading →