Celebrating Excellence: Lloyd Staffing Honors
Debbie Cardinale as 2025 Staffing Employee of the Year
Lloyd Staffing is proud to recognize Debbie Cardinale of Mount Laurel, New Jersey as our 2025 Staffing Employee of the Year, part of the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee Week. This week shines a spotlight on the millions of talented individuals who power U.S. businesses through staffing agencies each year — and Debbie is the perfect example of the impact one professional can make.
Debbie joined Lloyd in April 2025 and has been working as a Project Engineer for one of our healthcare clients, a major New York City health system. From day one, she has proven herself to be an invaluable contributor — both to our team and to the client’s. With expertise as an HRIS and Workforce Technology Consultant, Debbie excels at optimizing HR systems, streamlining processes, and delivering insights that enhance the employee experience.
“Debbie is an experienced Project Engineer in the payroll modules of UKG and specializes in building trust and workflows in dynamic healthcare environments,” says Jason Banks, CSP, President of Lloyd Staffing. “She has been instrumental in guiding our client’s UKG payroll transformation. Debbie not only brings deep expertise and collaborative maturity, but also embodies what we value at Lloyd — trusted consultants who move client visions forward. She represents our consultant community with excellence and has earned outstanding feedback as a valued partner for the future.”
Why Contract Work? Debbie Shares Her Journey
When asked what drew her to this career path, Debbie explains: “I chose contract work for the flexibility and the opportunity to take on impactful projects where I can make a difference. It also allows me to explore opportunities before committing long-term. Lloyd stood out because of the professionalism and personal approach. My experience has been exceptional — the process was seamless, supportive, and enjoyable.”
Motivated by solving complex challenges, Debbie thrives in roles that push her to think critically, learn continuously, and design solutions that improve daily work for managers and employees. “I love knowing that the work I do makes a difference,” she says. “Helping teams solve problems, improve processes, and create better experiences is rewarding and keeps me excited every day.”
Advice from Debbie
Debbie encourages anyone considering contract or temporary work to stay open-minded:
“Be adaptable, open, and proactive. As fictional sports coach Ted Lasso says, ‘Be curious.’ Ask questions, step outside your comfort zone, and don’t wait for direction — anticipate needs and take initiative. Every assignment is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build relationships. Staying curious and open to new experiences will set you apart.”
Life Beyond Work
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Debbie loves the outdoors — especially hiking with friends. She feeds her creative side with DIY projects using resin and wood, and admits she’s an “adult who still enjoys building Lego sets.” Gardening is her go-to for relaxation, while summer finds her perfecting what she jokingly calls her “
A Grateful Salute
At Lloyd, we are grateful for Debbie’s commitment, energy, and expertise. She embodies the spirit of what it means to be #LloydEmployed — making a measurable difference for clients while enjoying the flexibility and growth opportunities offered by the staffing industry.
Congratulations, Debbie, on being named Lloyd Staffing’s 2025 Staffing Employee of the Year!
Lloyd extends our gratitude to all our associates for the work they do and for representing Lloyd so positively in the business community – not just during National Staffing Employee Week, but throughout the year.
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Written by Nancy Schuman, CSP is the former Chief Commuications Officer for LLoyd Staffing.
A recruitment and career specialist, Nancy has more than 40 years in the staffing industry – 27 of them with LLoyd. Now semi-retired, she remains an advocate for career education; she has advised thousands of candidates on their resumes and job searches while also serving as the Careers columnist for a large weekly Long Island newspaper. Nancy has written 11 popular books for job seekers and business professionals. You can find her Author’s page and books on Amazon. She continues to blog for Lloyd and coach job seekers at all levels, offering advice for today’s competitive workplace.