If you are currently trying to fill a vacancy in your staff, or if you are an employee looking for a new position, blindly going through the motions of trying to find the right fit can be time consuming, stressful, and disappointing. Much like “cold calling” for salesmen, attempting to find employees (or find a job) without some prior connections…
Read More →After a couple of months of drought here in Central Florida, this week’s plentiful rain is welcome, and we’re all enjoying the sight of our trees, flowers, and grass turning green and growing once again. However, the rainy weather can make it difficult when getting dressed for work each morning, particularly if you work in an office setting and are…
Read More →While picking out a “work appropriate” wardrobe, it can be easy to get lost in the world of blazers, slacks, chinos, blouses, and dress shirts and completely forget about what you’ll be slipping onto your feet each day. While most people won’t be eyeing your feet first, the shoes you choose for your job can have a huge impact on…
Read More →With summer temperatures already soaring here in Central Florida, keeping cool is on just about everyone’s mind. From sunscreen and shade at the local splash park here in Lakeland, to keeping your AC running at its best when you’re at home, Floridians know all about keeping their cool. Until, that is, it comes to their work environment. While most employers…
Read More →The city of Winter Haven here in Central Florida is many things to many people. Some residents were born and raised right here in town, while others are transplants, who fell in love with this area and never wanted to leave. Still more are part-time residents of the Winter Haven community who enjoy parts of each year soaking up the…
Read More →Smoking is a hot topic (no pun intended) and has become the focus of many conversations regarding professionalism, the workplace, and how a business should handle employees who have this habit. From the standpoint of your health, smoking is not the ideal way to spend your time or your money, as it has negative long-term effects, and can end up…
Read More →“Shop local” and “support local business” are trendy phrases you see plastered all over media, and with the rise of small businesses, this is a wonderful message to spread! Shopping local and utilizing local businesses for your needs (retail, services, etc.) not only gives you higher quality work in many circumstances, but also puts money back into your local economy,…
Read More →Memorial Day is coming up, and with that comes all things red, white, and blue. While the parties, parades, and picnics are fun, it’s important to remember why we celebrate this holiday in the first place. As a business owner, one of the best ways to remind yourself, and your employees, about the importance of Memorial Day is by recognizing…
Read More →School is wrapping up here in Polk County, but for families with high school seniors, the craziness of having a rising college freshman is just beginning. After the graduation parties and senior nights have come to a close, it’s time to think about extra-long sheets for those dorm-room beds, how many ways you can make Ramen, and just how you…
Read More →Summer is right around the corner, and with school letting out in just a few short weeks, many parents are scrambling with things to fill up their days during their kids’ vacation time. Whether you’re in between jobs and will be taking care of your kids full-time, or are currently employed and want to make the most of your occasional…
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