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ADP to Create 1,000 Jobs in Augusta

Governor Sonny Perdue and Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver announced today that global business solutions provider Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) will locate a business solutions center in Augusta, investing more than $30 million and creating 1,000 jobs.

“ADP is recognized throughout the world as a leader in business solutions, and now Georgians will play an even greater role in continuing to build the customer-focused reputation of this company,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “The company’s decision to grow here in Georgia is a testament to our strong business climate and our commitment to provide businesses with a trained and talented workforce.”

Governor Perdue and Mayor Copenhaver were joined at today’s announcement by ADP Senior Vice President Steve Penrose and Development Authority of Augusta-Richmond County Chairman Loren Perry. The event was held at the Augusta Marriott Hotel adjacent to the Augusta Riverwalk.

“The city of Augusta is proud to call ADP our newest corporate citizen and community partner,” said Mayor Deke Copenhaver. “We welcome them with open arms and are ready to support them in any way possible.”

The new ADP Solution Center will provide business-to-business support to assist clients using payroll and HR-related applications, as well as automotive dealer-related products and services.

“We are delighted to be opening a new ADP Solution Center in Augusta and expand our presence in Georgia, home to ADP’s National Account Services Headquarters,” said Gary Butler, president and CEO of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. “As an industry leader, we’re committed to delivering world class service that exceeds our clients’ requirements and expectations. Over the next five years, we expect to hire 1,000 associates in Augusta and employ nearly 4,000 residents of this great state.”

“We are extremely excited to join and contribute to Augusta’s growing business community,” said Steve Penrose. “We will begin hiring and training early next year, in a temporary facility, and plan to open our doors by March 2007. We then plan to start building a new ADP facility in Augusta in late 2007 to support our growth plans.”

The Development Authority of Augusta-Richmond County helped to facilitate ADP’s selection of Augusta.

“We are proud of the teamwork on the local and state level to bring ADP to Augusta,” said Development Authority Chairman Loren Perry. “ADP recognized that the Augusta area has all the requirements they needed, such as a well-trained labor pool, a very low cost-of-living and a community with a bright future. We’re thrilled to have ADP as our corporate neighbor.”

With nearly $9 billion in revenues and more than 570,000 clients worldwide, ADP is recognized as one of the largest providers of a broad range of premier, mission-critical, cost-effective transaction processing and information-based business solutions.

Corra thinks this is always good news for a region and state. Nothing better than to have a large company move in and begin to hire local workers. Not only do the workers benefit but so does the shop owners, service people and the state piggy bank.

But sometimes volume candidate searches can lead to an overload on Human Resources, which in turn results in perfunctory background searches. In a rush to hire and fill the numerous positions, sometimes candidate qualification standards are lowered. In the rush unqualified and even candidates who may pose a danger to your work place may get hired.

Corra believes that no matter what the rush, take you time to make sure a candidate is who he really says he is. Make sure his criminal record is clean, his credit isn’t upside down and he is free of the liens and judgments that could serve as a distraction while costing your company time and money. Be sure to review civil records and study all background report and motor vehicle records for possible signs of substance abuse.

Despite all the crunch, the age old axiom an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is still true. So keep to your standards and make sure you cover enough a candidates’ background to make a thoughtful decision.

As Corra says, check him out before you hire.

By Gordon Basichis

Gordon Basichis is the Co-Founder of Corra Group, specializing in pre-employment background checks and corporate research. He has been a marketing and media executive and has worked in the entertainment industry, the financial, health care and technology sectors. He is the author of the best selling Beautiful Bad Girl, The Vicki Morgan Story, a non-fiction novel that helped define exotic sexuality in the late twentieth century. He is the author of the Constant Travellers and has recently completed a new book, The Guys Who Spied for China, dealing with Chinese Espionage in the United States. He has been a journalist for several newspapers and is a screenwriter and producer.