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Deborah Abel Story

For over 50 years Abel Personnel has been providing “Abel People” to small businesses, Fortune 500 Corporations, state and federal government agencies, legal and accounting firms, medical facilities and state-wide trade, professional associations and educational institutions.

Personal attention to both our clients and candidates helps us achieve the best matching of people with positions.

Each candidate is personally interviewed, taking time to really understand their goals, interests and skills.

We understand as an employer that when you need staffing help, you and the others on your staff are already under added pressure. We try to make your search as easy as possible. Our goal is to help you find the right employee, while you still take care of business – Your Business!

SERVING CENTRAL PA AND BEYOND SINCE 1969

1969
Franklin & Dorothy Abel and Tom McConnell establish Abel – McConnell Personnel.
1971
Hallmark Personnel acquired.
1977
"Abel Girl" Division founded.
1978
Abel and Hallmark move to the East and West Shores.
1979
"Abel Girl" gets a make- over, becoming "Abel Temps."
1979
The firm becomes Abel Personnel when Tom McConnell retires.
1990
Deborah Abel joins the team as marketing manager.
1991
The Computer Age arrives in Abel offices.
1993
Applicant tracking software adopted.
2000
Abel moves to current locations in Lemoyne and Harrisburg.
2000
Deborah Abel named president of Abel Personnel.
2009
Deborah Abel named one of PA's 50 Best Women in Business.
2010
Abel Personnel receives Governor's Achievement Award, one of nine firms statewide.
2011
Abel Staffing, Inc. established.
2013
Abel Executives introduced.
2014
Abel expands to staff positons in Maryland.
2019
Abel Personnel proudly celebrates 50 years matching qualified candidates with great companies.

We welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Over the years Abel Personnel has grown and evolved with the business community. The one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our customers’ success. This is why Abel Personnel has served generations of employers!

Abel Personnel does business as Abel Temps .

“Abel Personnel is committed to and practices the policies set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.”