Successfully navigating 15 years of business in Central Florida is no small feat. Doing so under the direction of KB Staffing owner Kelly Braaten, who was born and raised in Polk County and has been in the staffing industry for more than 40 years, puts us in a league of our own.
Polk County and the surrounding areas have seen their fair share of challenges, but we at KB Staffing have learned one important lesson along the way: to stay on top, you’ve got to stay on your toes.
Adapting to Major Economic Challenges
When you run a business for over a decade, you see first-hand how the economy ebbs and flows. At KB Staffing, we’ve weathered recessions, slow recoveries, and even the uncertainty that came with the global pandemic.
During the Great Recession of 2008, for example, we saw many Central Florida businesses struggling to keep their doors open amidst downsizing and reduced revenue.
Companies needed staffing solutions that could stretch shrinking budgets while still getting the job done. Enter KB Staffing with custom, cost-effective temporary staffing services.
Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought its own set of obstacles. By remaining flexible and laser-focused on the unique needs of each client, we were able to help companies in healthcare, logistics, and retail maintain operations when demand skyrocketed but available labor could not keep up.
Weathering the Storm
It’s not just shifting economies that have tested us over the years. Here in Central Florida, Mother Nature makes sure more than a few curveballs come our way.
Take Hurricane Irma in 2017, for instance. Local businesses were left scrambling for labor to manage recovery projects like rebuilding infrastructure, replacing roofs, or cleaning up storm debris. Knowing how critical it was to get the region back in shape, KB Staffing stepped up in a big way.
We matched businesses with skilled workers who could handle high-demand construction projects and provided temporary staffing solutions to fill immediate gaps during that chaotic time. Whether it was roofers, carpenters, truck drivers, or general laborers, our team worked relentlessly to support businesses and get Polk County moving again.
Adapting to Labor Market Shifts
The world of hiring has transformed significantly in the last 15 years. Labor shortages, particularly in high-demand industries like construction, warehousing, and logistics, have become some of the biggest hurdles for businesses.
But every obstacle comes with an opportunity. At KB Staffing, we’ve made it our mission to not only understand Central Florida’s hiring needs but also adapt quickly to changes in workforce dynamics.
For example, as e-commerce boomed in the last decade, warehousing and logistics companies needed more hands-on-deck to meet skyrocketing demand. We stepped in with timely solutions, matching businesses with job seekers who were ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.
Moving Forward Together
Looking to the future, KB Staffing is ready to help local organizations rise to meet whatever challenges come their way.
Need short- or long-term staffing solutions? Want dependable temporary staffing? That’s what we’re here for.
Partner with KB Staffing today and discover how we can help your business stay ahead, no matter what tomorrow brings.