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Duluth Couple Opens AtWork to Serve West Gwinnett Community

A group of people cutting a blue ribbon at the opening of their new business in Duluth, GA
Photo courtesy of AtWork West Gwinnett
Wendy and Jeremy Smith bring deep HR expertise and community focus to connect local job seekers and businesses in the area.

AtWork®, the nation’s leading staffing franchise for empowering job seekers and facilitating company growth, has opened its newest location in Duluth at 6601 Sugarloaf Parkway, Ste. 220, conveniently located right off I-85, near Gas South Arena. 

AtWork West Gwinnett is locally owned by Wendy Smith and her husband, Jeremy. Wendy brings more than 25 years of experience in human resources and has operated her own HR consulting firm since 2017. She is also a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and has earned certification in AI strategy from Cornell University, with a focus on how AI is transforming the workforce.

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a red top and smiling at the camera.
Wendy Smith; photo courtesy of AtWork West Gwinnett

Jeremy, a dedicated father and soccer coach, is passionate about team building and fostering strong community connections with local youth. 

“Opening AtWork West Gwinnett feels like the next step in our career journeys that have always centered around people and watching them thrive,” said Wendy.

“We have seen how the right job can truly change someone’s life, lifting up individuals, families and entire communities. We are excited to create those opportunities here in Gwinnett County, a place that has been home to our family for more than 15 years.”

Connecting people with careers

For more than three decades, AtWork’s mission has been to connect people with jobs and jobs with people. With more than 100 locations nationwide, AtWork puts nearly 40,000 individuals to work each year in administrative, light-industrial, accounting and finance, hospitality, IT and management-level positions at some of the nation’s largest and most recognizable companies.

A bald, brown-skinned man with short mustache and beard, wearing a dark colored button up shirt with the top button undone and a black jacket on top. He's smiling at the camera.
Jeremy Smith; photo courtesy of AtWork West Gwinnett

With the ability to staff an entire production facility or simply provide temporary help around the office, AtWork has been recognized by multiple business organizations and publications as one of the best recruiting and temporary staffing firms and one of the best franchises for diversity and inclusion.

“We are excited to expand our footprint in Georgia, providing a common place for both job seekers and growing businesses to turn for staffing solutions,” said Jason Leverant, president and COO of AtWork.

“AtWork West Gwinnett will serve as a key resource to help employees thrive, businesses prosper and communities flourish. The Smiths are the perfect partners to champion our mission and be servant leaders in their local community.”

AtWork West Gwinnett

AtWork West Gwinnett held a ribbon cutting on June 16 to officially open the location. The team was joined by Gwinnett Chamber representatives, friends and colleagues to celebrate the occasion.

For more information, visit atwork.com/west-gwinnett.

6601 Sugarloaf Parkway, Ste. 220, Duluth, GA 30097 | (678) 354-2618

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