Today’s solar eclipse is a big deal here in Polk County. Schools are altering their schedules, parents are planning parties around the big event and some businesses are even closing earlier or taking a break during the time of the eclipse so their employees can enjoy it. With all of the excitement, we bet you didn’t count on the solar…
Read More →In the past, people looking for work, would have to go through in-person retrieval of applications from employers, fill them out by hand, either mail them back or return them in person, and then wait for a call to see if he or she made it to the next step of interviewing. The process was time-consuming, and if you made…
Read More →Teachers are, undoubtedly, one of the biggest assets in today’s society. They shape and mold our upcoming generations from their very first days of school, until they are ready to head out into the collegiate and career world. At PHR, we especially value teachers since we are on the receiving end of many of their former students as they attempt…
Read More →Students headed back to the classroom in Polk County this week, and for parents who are unemployed, your days can seem somewhat quiet and empty now that your school-aged children are gone 7+ hours each day. While it can seem nice to have a breather once the school year begins, this is really the prime time to make the most…
Read More →If you’re currently unemployed and seeking a new job, back to school can be a stressful time for many reasons. Not only are you under a time crunch with the orientations, daily drop-off/pickup routine, lunch packing, and after-school activities (in addition to your job search), but your budget can also feel the strain. Back to school can be expensive, especially…
Read More →Each year as parents throughout Polk County prepare to send their kids back to school, there is a mixture of joy, thanks to having a quiet house for part of each day, but also stress, because the carefree schedule of summer is coming to an end. Strict wake-up and bus pickup times have to be planned for, lunches have to…
Read More →In an article by Career Builder, http://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/3-benefits-to-using-a-staffing-firm-in-your-job-search, author Debra Auerbach discusses how utilizing staffing services improve the chances of candidates finding, and keeping, a job. She looks at 3 major aspects of recruiters and how that plays into their relationship with both business clients and applicants, and then shows how those aspects play into building a long-term employment relationship. Essentially,…
Read More →Having a successful career is the goal for each applicant at PHR Staffing Solutions, and our goal is to help make that happen. By evaluating applicants based upon their skills, qualifications, educational and work history, and personality, we can best match them with openings with businesses in and around the greater Polk County area. However, we can’t guarantee that they…
Read More →Here at PHR Staffing Solutions we often have potential clients ask the obvious question: “Why do I need you to do my hiring…why can’t I do it myself?” Many business owners believe they can save money by not paying a staffing agency, and instead, they spend valuable hours seeking out, interviewing, and (hopefully) hiring new employees without a “middle man”,…
Read More →In today’s internet-driven age, social media has become a way of life. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms take up hours of our time, track much of our information, affect relationships with other people, and influence our opinions and ideas. It’s no surprise, based on these facts, that social media can also impact your career. Whether that impact…
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