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 →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 →“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 →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…
Read More →If you are on the hunt for a new job or a new career, continuing your education could be an important part of that process. For many adults, continued education requires taking summer classes during at least part of their degree program, and if you have a second job, a family to take care of, or other obligations, managing a…
Read More →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…
Read More →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…
Read More →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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