Our Purpose
Elevating the value of professional, part-time positions and paving the way for individuals and companies to create and contribute to the world that they want.
Our Vision
We envision a world where professional part-time positions receive the recognition, investment, value, and equality they deserve.
HOW IT STARTED
Our Story
TAPP was launched in September 2010 by The Guild Associates, Inc. (GA), a 90-year old association management company that began utilizing part-time staff several years ago. The part-time work arrangement quickly proved to be positive and beneficial, both for the company and the part-time employees.
Over time, it became clear that other companies and individuals could benefit from similar permanent part-time employment situations, but either did not realize the option was available or did not know how to make it work properly. In addition, GA staff learned that other business owners wanted to hire part-time employees to fill specific needs in their work force, but were not sure where to find qualified candidates looking for part-time work.
In addition, GA staff learned that other business owners wanted to hire part-time employees to fill specific needs in their work force, but were not sure where to find qualified candidates looking for part-time work. The part-time employees at GA shared that their friends, family, and acquaintances wished for satisfying, challenging work on a part-time schedule, but did not believe many companies offered such positions.
Linda Guild, GA's CEO, realized that despite the broad spectrum of potential part-time employees, including stay-at-home parents, recent retirees, students, care givers, and others who work part-time for reasons such as health or work-life balance, there was a lack of resources dedicated to the part-time employee or its employer.
Core Values
We serve you with truth and honesty