Josephine Suryono was honored in the Women category for her purpose-driven leadership
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – (July 10, 2025) – AtWork®, a leader in the staffing industry, is thrilled to announce that California franchise owner Josephine Suryono is a 2025 Franchise Business Review Franchise Rockstar in the women’s category.
Suryono was chosen from hundreds of nominees for the second time, having also received the Rockstar title in 2021. She owns and operates AtWork locations in Sacramento and Roseville, California.
“AtWork is honored to have franchise owners like Josephine who lead with heart and hustle,” said Jason Leverant, President and COO of AtWork. “She is incredibly deserving of this honor as she embodies what franchising is all about: creating impact, empowering people, and building something greater than herself.”
An immigrant from Surabaya, Indonesia, Josephine’s journey to business ownership is rooted in resilience, innovation, and a sense of purpose. After a successful corporate career in engineering and business analysis, she transitioned to entrepreneurship in 2007, opening her first franchise, and then opened her first AtWork office in 2017.
“Entrepreneurship was always a dream of mine, but I wanted to build something more than just being profitable; I wanted to build something meaningful where I could make a difference in people’s lives,” said Suryono.
Her Roseville office led the AtWork franchise system in revenue and gross profit in 2024, working with more than 40 businesses to provide staffing solutions in the light manufacturing, IT, engineering, and administrative sectors. Despite the competitive market, Josephine has never lost a client, a testament to her dedication to building relationships and providing personalized service.
“We do not throw spaghetti at a wall,” said Suryono. “We spend time building relationships with our clients to truly become an extension of their offices and provide them with the best candidates.”
AtWork Sacramento and Roseville’s day-to-day operations are fully led by an all-women team. While Josephine’s husband supports the company in a back-office CFO role, leadership, strategy, and execution are driven entirely by this talented female team — something they take great pride in.
Her offices regularly partner with nonprofits that support refugee populations and provide placement services during layoffs. She is known for going above and beyond by coaching job seekers, advocating for workplace accommodations, and connecting candidates to roles that improve their quality of life.
Beyond the Sacramento metro area, Suryono mentors fellow AtWork franchise owners and contributes to the franchise system’s innovation through the sharing of best practices and the early adoption of new initiatives.
AtWork has nearly 100 locations nationwide and places 40,000 people to work annually. The brand offers flexible staffing solutions, from temp-to-hire to direct hire and executive search services, all tailored to meet unique client needs and help candidates thrive.
To learn more about AtWork’s franchising opportunity, visit https://www.atwork.com/franchise/.
About AtWork
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, AtWork is an award-winning staffing franchise with nearly 100 locations. For more than 30 years, leading companies from across the nation have trusted AtWork to recruit the best talent. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Largest and Best Staffing Firms to work for in the U.S. and as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, AtWork can staff an entire production facility or provide temporary support that keeps businesses thriving. AtWork’s dedication and unparalleled service earned them a spot on Forbes America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms and ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing®️ award for client and talent satisfaction. Additionally, the franchise’s growth and support for its franchisees have secured them a place on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) Top 200 Franchise ranking for seven years in a row and is in the FBR Hall of Fame for 10+ years of stellar performance. AtWork is also ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, Franchise Times Top 400, and Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To learn more about AtWork’s services, visit https://www.atwork.com/.