Proud to be putting Columbus
to work for over 75 years.

What We Stand For

Our Purpose....

We are a workforce solutions company that provides Job Placements, HR Management Solutions, and Community Workforce Programs for the top employers and the most qualified job seekers in the communities we serve.

Our Mission....

To create meaningful connections and keep people at the center of everything we do.

Our Vision....

To be the preferred workforce solutions partner for the premier employers in every community we serve – today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Our Story

2021

Dawson celebrates 75 years as the Employment Experts, helping more than 300,000 people find jobs.

2020

A new Reynoldsburg hiring office and Warehouse Training Center opens as a secondary headquarters for Dawson’s Job Placements business.

2019

Dawson presents first ever Central Ohio Workforce Summit in conjunction with The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Central Ohio Workforce Development Board, hosting HR executives and partners from premier Central Ohio employers and educational institutions.


Learn more about
Dawson's Community Workforce Programs →

2018

The Employment Experts is
introduced as Dawson’s new tagline, and congruent ad campaign better defines its complete service offerings – Job Placements, HR Management Solutions, and Community Workforce Programs.

2017

The Dawson Community Champions Foundation has raised more than $35,000 and Dawson Colleagues volunteered more than 1,000 hours in their communities.


Learn more about
Dawson's community impact efforts →

2016

Dawson acquires Atrium Holdings, adding an office in Strasburg.

2013

Major Milestone: A new corporate office opens at 1114 Dublin Road and Dawson has helped more than 250,000 people find jobs. 

2011

The Dawson Bus, our mobile recruitment center, puts its wheels in motion and sales top $51 million. 

2010

TalentRooster, an online video interviewing platform, is launched. 

2009

Marketing & Creative division is established.

2005

Dawson acquires Accountants on Call and their business at premier Client BMW Financial Services. 

2003

Vendor Management Services begins in partnership with leading local healthcare systems. 

2002

Healthcare division is established. 

2001

IT division is established. 

2000

Sales exceed $16 million. 

1996

Major Milestone: After 50 years, Dawson has helped a total of 100,000 people find jobs. 

1994

Accounting & Finance division is established.

1992

Light Industrial division is established (now called the Warehouse & Distribution division). 

1991

Sales top $4 million. 

1985

Major Milestone: After 39 years, Dawson has helped a total of 50,000 people find jobs. 

1981

Sales exceed $1 million. 

1979

New Headquarters is purchased at 383 East Broad Street.

1977

The Temporary Office division, Dawson Girls, is established. 

1971

Selective Secretaries is started to compete with Dawson, where the newest employees are trained. 

1967

Dawson introduces employer-paid fees, which become an industry standard.

1966

  • Joseph DeCapua purchases Dawson for $3,050. 
  • Dedicated Office division is officially established. 
  • Operating sales reach $3,125, with 41 people placed. 

1946

Dawson is founded by John and Josephine Dawson to help soldiers find work as they return home from World War II.

2021

Dawson celebrates 75 years as the Employment Experts, helping more than 300,000 people find jobs!

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2020

A new Reynoldsburg hiring office and Warehouse Training Center opens as a secondary headquarters for Dawson’s Job Placements business.

2019

Dawson presents first ever Central Ohio Workforce Summit in conjunction with The Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Central Ohio Workforce Development Board, hosting HR executives and partners from premier Central Ohio employers and educational institutions.


Learn more about Dawson's Community Workforce Programs →

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2018

The Employment Experts is introduced as Dawson’s new tagline, and congruent ad campaign better defines its complete service offerings – Job Placements, HR Management Solutions, and Community Workforce Programs.

2017

The Dawson Community Champions Foundation has raised more than $35,000 and Dawson Colleagues volunteered more than 1,000 hours in their communities.


Learn more about Dawson's community impact efforts →

▶

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2016

Dawson acquires Atrium Holdings, adding an office in Strasburg.

2013

Major Milestone: A new corporate office opens at
1114 Dublin Road and Dawson has helped more than 250,000 people find jobs. 

▶

◀

2011

The Dawson Bus, our mobile recruitment center, puts its wheels in motion and sales top $51 million. 

2010

TalentRooster, an online video interviewing platform, is launched.

▶

◀

2009

Marketing & Creative division is established.

2005

Dawson acquires Accountants on Call and their business at premier Client BMW Financial Services. 

▶

◀

2003

Vendor Management Services begins in partnership with leading local healthcare systems. 

2002

Healthcare division is established.

▶

◀

2001

IT division is established. 

2000

Sales exceed $16 million.

▶

◀

1996

Major Milestone: After 50 years, Dawson has helped a total of 100,000 people find jobs.

1994

Accounting & Finance division is established.

▶

◀

1992

Light Industrial division is established (now called the Warehouse & Distribution division).

1991

Sales top $4 million.

▶

◀

1985

Major Milestone: After 39 years, Dawson has helped a total of 50,000 people find jobs.

1981

Sales exceed $1 million.

▶

◀

1979

New Headquarters is purchased at 383 East Broad Street.

1977

The Temporary Office division, Dawson Girls,

is established.

▶

◀

1971

Selective Secretaries is started to compete with Dawson, where the newest employees are trained. 

1967

Dawson introduces employer-paid fees,

which become an industry standard.

▶

◀

1966

  • Joseph DeCapua purchases Dawson for $3,050. 
  • Dedicated Office division is officially established. 
  • Operating sales reach $3,125, with 41 people placed. 

1946

Dawson is founded by John and Josephine Dawson to help soldiers find work as they return home
from World War II.

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