Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! While our temperatures certainly don’t reflect the holiday season just yet, a trip to any local shopping center will let you know that visions of turkeys and family gatherings are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Here in Central Florida though, we have the freedom to celebrate Turkey Day in some unique…
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Halloween is coming up fast, and stores all over Polk County are putting out their scariest displays to promote buying all the costumes, candy, and decor people will need to make the holiday fun. If you’re currently unemployed though and facing a job hunt, you might be afraid of much more than a spooky skeleton or plastic gravestones. We know that…
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September 11th is now commemorated as Patriot Day here in the US, and it’s a reflective time for us to remember the lives lost in 2001, the brave men and women who served in rescue efforts, and the impact that day continues to have on our entire country. While the day itself is a commemoration of an important event, it’s…
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Mother’s Day is just a few days away! Are you ready? While flowers, gifts, and breakfast in bed are great, what if there was a way to celebrate Mom all year long? PHR Staffing Solutions supports mothers and truly believes they are superheroes for what they take on each day. Making mom feel special for a day is fun for…
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Did telework become part of your life over the last couple of years? While working from home has many benefits (no commute, access to your home’s amenities during the day, and comfort), there are also aspects of your workday that can be complicated when working remotely. For those who are currently unemployed and in the application and interview process though,…
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So, you’re ready to launch your career (or re-launch it if you’re stuck in a less-than-desirable position) but it isn’t going the way you hoped? We get it. You expect to send out your perfectly crafted resume, and within a week, have employers lining up to offer you a position, right? Unfortunately that’s not the way it goes, especially in…
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So, you’ve got the call, you went through the interview, and now you’ve made it through the first few weeks on your new job? If you’re like many new employees, you want to find ways to impress your new boss, and not only keep your current position, but hopefully move “up the ladder” over time. One of the best ways…
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As many of us prepare for the holiday season with Thanksgiving this week (and Christmas right behind!), it’s a good time to reflect on the many things we’re thankful for this year. Perhaps you’re most thankful to be gathering with friends and family for the first time in a long time, or maybe you’re thankful for a new job (or keeping…
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Halloween is just a couple of weeks away. Kids (and adults) are picking out the perfect costume and preparing for lots of fun, and PLENTY of candy. While some families will still be participating in traditional trick-or-treating in nearby neighborhoods, other families here in Polk County might not yet feel comfortable going out in droves to take part. What’s more,…
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With much of the workforce returning to in-office hours, pet owners everywhere are facing a universal problem: what should they do to help their pet adjust to no longer having them at home all day? Many pets have gotten accustomed to having their owner(s) at home 24/7 over the last year and a half, especially those who were bought/adopted during…
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