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Around the Office, Around the World: Cultural Awareness in The Work Environment

Today is Cinco de Mayo, and while Americans everywhere will be celebrating with margaritas, pinatas, and colorful festivities, many of them won’t truly understand the reason for the holiday, or why it’s important.  Sadly, this is true for holidays of all cultures here in America.  We are a melting pot of peoples from around the world, yet few of us…

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Self Care As You Finish Strong: How to Make It Through The End of the School Year

The 2016-2017 school year is almost over, and we know that kids and parents alike are working hard to finish strong.  Final projects, tests and exams, and class trips and parties are sure to fill your calendar over the coming weeks, and while it’s hard enough with your children, if you are an adult student pursuing higher education, this time…

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Spend a Little, Make a LOT. Turn Your Home Into A Vacation Rental for Extra Income

Here in Florida, people are jumping on the vacation rental trend quickly, and we can understand why!  After all, who wouldn’t want to make some extra cash by using a spare room, over-garage space, or even their entire home (if they have more than one residence) to make money off of the plethora of vacationers that visit our area for…

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Pinching Pennies: Managing Finances When You’re Job Hunting

When unemployed, one of the biggest concerns that rises to the surface of your thoughts is your financial situation. Paying bills, buying daily necessities, and providing for your family all become a huge obstacle when a consistent paycheck is no longer funneling in. Adding that to the stress of hunting for a new job can cause some serious issues for…

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Time Off Work and Hitting the Beach? What You Should Know Before You Go

Is anyone else here in Polk County ready for summer vacation?  At PHR Staffing Solutions, we are ready for the season of vacations, cool drinks by the pool, and of course, time at the beach.  However, spending your time by the water on the coast of Florida might come with some risks you aren’t aware of, like creatures that offer…

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Cubicle Consideration: How to NOT Be The Unwanted (Work) Neighbor

Office environments are each unique, in that they have their own social structure, cliques, and routines.  If you are coming into a new office, it can feel much like being the new kid in class on the first day of school: slightly awkward and uncomfortable, and very unknown.  These feelings can only add to the stress of a new job…

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Inured on The Job: 4 Common Workplace Injuries And How to Avoid Them

If you frequently apply for, or follow, job openings with PHR you will know that we get a lot of positions in industrial and/or outdoor environments.  These types of jobs are very common here in Central Florida, and while wonderful for those who have skills and qualifications in these areas, they do tend to carry more risks than indoor, office-type…

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The Gift of Life: How Giving Blood Benefits Your Community

If you have been in your workplace for any length of time, or have attended any local events here in the Polk County area, you have likely seen the mobile blood bank come through at one point or another.  This bus is essentially a lab on wheels, and it travels to businesses and events to not only raise awareness about…

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Beating The Blues: Getting Accustomed to Your New Job

Easter weekend has passed and everyone is back in the workplace today ready to get back into the weekly grind.  If you are just starting your new job though, your entire routine is new to you, and while exciting at first, can be overwhelming and a little stressful as you come down off of the “new job high” and realize…

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When Being Your Own Boss ISN’T Best

In today’s world, entrepreneurship is a hot topic, and “small business” is the trendy keyword that automatically gains cries of support and has communities rallying together.  However, those who are starting these small businesses, whether a local corner coffee joint, a specialty retail store, or a contracted design business, aren’t always thrilled with their new situation.  While being one’s own…

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