KB Blog
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Keeping it Legal: An Employer’s Guide to New Hire Paperwork
These days, one hears a lot of talk about the legal considerations involved in hiring a new worker. Most people understand that deliberately hiring “illegal aliens” will result in legal problems at best, and can even ruin a company. What if someone came to this country legally but now the visa has expired? Can an…
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Notes from a Career Fair
“I do better when I’m on my meds.” Recently a colleague attended a career fair on a local college campus. His company, an established technology firm in town, was ideally looking to hire one or more people in skilled, well-paying positions. He was also there to talk to students who might want to learn more…
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Stop Sabotaging Yourself: 9 Important Tips to Get the Job
Today’s labor market has proven itself to be challenging in every field from skilled construction workers to administrative personnel. Nowhere is that more evident than right here in Polk County, Florida. Looking for a job in Bartow, Lakeland, or Winter Haven can, at times, be frustrating. Most people know the old saying, put your best…
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Where The Jobs Are
Skilled construction workers, Warehouse personnel and Production workers. What do these three trades have in common? JOBS! That’s right, in spite of what you hear on the news, there are skilled construction jobs available right now in Polk County. Experienced warehouse and production workers are also in constant demand throughout the Bartow, Lakeland and Winter…
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An Employer’s Constant Headache: Sick Calls & High Turnover
A lot of time is spent recruiting the best skilled workers for your busy warehouse or production facility. Engaging competent personnel requires effort and often training. It’s worth it, though, to get that top-notch workforce in place. There is work to be done and deadlines to be met. Everything is set for smooth operations… or…
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KB StaffingSupports Local Businesses by Nurturing the Community Workforce
Small businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, and in Polk County, community investment means more than just patronizing the local cafe. It’s about building a network of support that extends to local employment. The success of local enterprises, from mom-and-pop shops to emerging startups, is closely tied to the quality of the local workforce.…
