MED Week 2018

Minority Development Enterprise Week is observed to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of small businesses. Labor On Demand (LOD) was awarded the 2018 Minority Staffing Services Firm. Fifteen years ago, LOD was established with the intent to create jobs for the economically disadvantaged community. It is an honor to be recognized for the hard work and achievements our company has instilled into the heart of San Antonio. Our city has a unique history with a robust future combining the needs of a diverse economy. LOD has been able to evolve in tandem with our growing city.

Originally, we focused on manufacturing and production staffing. LOD recognized that we can provide jobs within short time constraints. The recession provided our company with avenues to become more than just a labor company with the capacity to provide professional employment opportunities.

This year we created LOD Resource Group, a certified DBA, under the umbrella of LOD. We wanted the community to view our agency with the capability to foster the multifaceted career development for the new workforce.

LOD’s ability to recognize our growing community needs has made our agency a strong force in our industry.  Our team is dedicated to treating our clients and customers just like family. These relationships provide growth and development alongside our business partners.

LOD provides not only jobs but careers for the right person at the right time. When you are a part of LOD, we are committed to provide quality staffing solutions when you demand it. The avenues that our city provides to entrepreneurs, like myself, makes me proud to foster San Antonio’s development. Lastly, I must thank my LOD team, especially my family, who have supported my dream to help people. I am honored for this award and I am excited to see where the future takes LOD.

 

Thank you!

 

Lucinda Leal, President/CEO Labor On Demand, Inc.

 

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Lucinda Leal sponsored 9 women to attend a woman’s retreat, Amazing Grace, that in the past she had attended that changed her life.  She chose 9 people including family and employees to embark on a similar journey that would hopefully would improve their life and spirituality. After attending this woman’s retreat, I truly understand Lucinda better and how she got where she is today.

Being one of the chosen, I was supportive but also unsure. I have always had a spiritual presence, but being responsible for our social media, I decided to divide our business and our spiritual belief in our internet activity.

She is a true believer in God and this guides all her life and decisions, including her business. She puts her heart and soul into everything that she does. When she says something, she will do it. She dedicates herself to everyone around her and she reaps the benefit of a happy and successful life from the support of her loyal employees.

Out of the 9 that were sponsored, 3 got baptized (2 previously baptized) to reaffirm their faith in God and Christ. I was one of the three. I was born and raised Catholic. I consider myself to be an open-minded Catholic, and after conversations with multiple people, I have been called a Universalist. Whatever that may truly mean, I feel it comes with a purpose of believing that you have and are part of a divine being. I feel grateful for my divine being, which I call God, allowing everyone else their own belief utilizing prayer, song, nature, and meditation. I have even attended a few Shambhala Meditations and find them quite gratifying because I can be at peace with myself and focus on my silence with my higher being (God). Again, there are many ways that you can reach your inner peace. I believe that everyone has their own path to an understanding of a higher power and that path may not be the same for everyone. I now realize, you cannot change the world by yourself, but by having strong faith, you can impact those around you with your acceptance and love.

Help the Smith Family Rebuild

Hi friends & family,

One of our family/friend/colleague’s home was engulfed in flames March 19, 2018. Not only is the Smith family dealing with the emotional distress of losing their home, but also the passing of their fur babies. Any contribution you can make to help the Smith family rebuild after such tragedy would be greatly appreciated. Bradley has been such a great employee and friend to Labor On Demand, lets be there for him and his family now.

Thank you so much for your help.

https://www.gofundme.com/help-the-smith-family-rebuild

S.M.I.L.E. Team

Labor On Demand believes that giving back to the community is vital to the success and growth of San Antonio. Labor On Demand (LOD) and its employees have supported a variety of charitable organizations and also donate to many great causes. With that in mind, the LOD S.M.I.L.E. Team was formed in 2016 to help build a stronger community and create opportunities for everyone.

The “Spreading Motivation Into Lives Everyday Team” was established as a volunteer based organization and provides employees with the opportunity to go into the community and within the company with the intention to motivate and inspire people, on a personal level, to reach greatness. Our community of volunteers share the belief in the power of intention. Without knowing it our intentions shape the world around us. We believe that paying it forward with good intentions will help make a change that will spread throughout the community. Combining internal staff with employees the S.M.I.L.E. Team donate their time and talents to do their part to help our communities throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas.

 

Richard Leal Jr.

Vice President of Administration & founder of S.M.I.L.E. Team

Felipe Arrizon III

On-Site Director & Co-Founder of S.M.I.L.E Team