ersonnel Plus is the epitome of excellence in Alaska’s staffing and recruitment industry. Founded in 1989 by Cindy Schebler, the full-service employment agency has built a reputation for providing personalized service and fostering strong business relationships. Today, the legacy continues through her son, Mike Schebler—who started with the company in 1998 and took the reins in 2019—and his son, Dante’ Schebler, a recent addition to the business.

Dante’, officially serving as secretary of the corporation, handles payroll and accounting tasks as a payroll specialist bookkeeper. Schebler says working with his son “feels good,” and he looks forward to preparing him to take the helm. “Then I can semi retire, travel a bit more, and trust that my son can handle the business,” he says.

However, the leadership transition will be gradual, spanning five to eight years. During that time, clients can expect the high-level service the agency has always delivered. “That’s not going change because I’m going to instill that in Dante’ and ensure he carries it on,” Schebler reassures. “I probably won’t completely step away for at least ten years, and I’m always going to be a consultant for Personnel Plus.”

Personnel Plus operates offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, providing effective staffing solutions for businesses statewide. With a team of eight employees, the agency generated 350 W-2s for its temporary and leasing clients last year. It offers four main services: permanent placement, temporary placement, temporary-to-permanent placement, and employee leasing. These options are all designed to significantly streamline the hiring process and enhance operations for clients.

For instance, with permanent placement, Personnel Plus provides recruiting, testing, screening, and reference checking to find the most qualified applicants. Through temporary placement, it takes full responsibility for employee tax and workers’ compensation, billing clients hourly based on the position. Temporary-to-permanent placement offers employers a try-before-they-buy opportunity. And employee leasing creates a seamless solution for clients wanting to minimize the complexities of payroll and related administrative tasks while retaining control over employees’ daily work activities.

Recently, Personnel Plus made a significant enhancement to its services. The company expanded its capabilities to handle Davis-Bacon Act wages and certified payroll. “Clients don’t have to worry about doing the certified payroll and filling out all the forms that go along with it, saving them a lot of time,” Schebler says.

Personnel Plus prioritizes having the correct people in the correct positions within the company. Additionally, it prides itself on taking a personalized approach to doing business. This entails completing personal interviews with job candidates and cultivating close relationships with employers. “We keep the personal in personnel and really get to know our applicants and clients,” Schebler explains.

For the future, Personnel Plus will continue doing what it does best: serving Alaskans with excellence. Schebler emphasizes, “We’re not a cookie-cutter, head-hunting staffing agency; we offer a personal touch.”

This philosophy, combined with the Schebler family’s enduring dedication, helps ensure the agency will continue to thrive and serve Alaskans for years to come.