Leadership

ActOne Group is a global enterprise that provides employment, workforce management, and procurement solutions to a wide range of industries, Fortune 500 organizations, local and mid-market companies, and government agencies.

Started in 1978 by Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd (JBH).

Operating in 19 countries across the world.

Over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide.

Largest privately-held, woman and minority owned workforce management company in the U.S.

ActOne Group provides flexible, comprehensive solutions under three distinct business verticals: Staffing, Workforce Solutions, and Business Services.

Founder + CEO

Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd, is a North Carolina native who left her hometown in 1976 armed with $1500. Since then, she has remained dedicated to building an organization committed to keeping the humanity in Human Resources and Strategic, Inclusive Procurement.

Mrs. Howroyd’s commitment to excellence has grown ActOne Group to 19 countries, with over 17,000 clients and more than 2,800 employees. The largest woman/minority-owned workforce management company founded in the U.S., ActOne Group professionals bring expertise in delivering corporate HR initiatives to local and global markets.

Boards

  • Executive Committee, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
  • Women's Leadership Board, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
  • Board of Governors, Town Hall Los Angeles
  • Board of Councilors, USC
  • Board of Directors, SIFE
  • Minority Business Roundtable
  • International Women's Forum (The Trusteeship of Southern California)
  • Los Angeles Urban League
  • Advisory Board, U.S. Department of Labor
  • National Association of Women Business Owners

Media

Janice Bryant Howroyd leads one of the most innovative and fastest growing conglomerates of companies. For more than four decades she has managed to develop business services and techniques that keep ActOne Group front and center when it comes to innovation in workforce management. As Founder and CEO of one of the nation’s largest privately held companies, Janice has become a sought after expert for print and electronic media outlets.