In the summertime, it is noticeable to see people of all ages outside in the Florida sunshine in many forms of work and play. However, our high temperatures, frequent sunny days and extreme humidity can cause many to fall victim to heat stroke and many other related heat illnesses. According to the Center for Disease […]
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Today’s job search market has become focused on being more accessible to job seekers worldwide, seen as with just a few short clips you can locate jobs in your career field, read job descriptions and even submit your application for a job. However, job seekers can see that websites like Indeed and ZipRecruiter don’t provide
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Did you know that over one-third of workday injuries and half of all compensation claims come from musculoskeletal injuries, such as injuries to the back, knee, shoulder and more? Even in a listed statistic from the Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America website shows 40 percent of construction workers say “working hurt” is
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It’s midway through the year, but there is no better time to look for a temporary job than now and the Central Florida workforce is filled with several employment opportunities to choose from. Here are three positions currently seeking applicants that might be waiting for your application! Heavy Equipment Operators It takes experience to work
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If you have lived in the Sunshine State for a significant amount of time, or have visited enough times, you know that Central Florida is known for its regular, sun-filled days. Summers in Central Florida have record heat indexes, having reached into the 100s some years, and coupled with unbearable humidity to make anyone sweat.
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MSD injury, or Musculoskeletal Disorder injuries, are common incidences that can happen in the office, whether you are a full-time employee or a new temp. MSD injuries include injuries of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, cartilage, joints and spinal discs, as specified from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration section in the United States Department
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June marks an important month for many, as it is National Safety Month, and what better way to recognize the month with workplace safety tips to ensure your safety at work? The necessity of safety is important especially for construction workers, as 4,821 construction workers die on the job, about 13 a day, each year,
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It’s summer time and that means activity is aplenty on our roads, in our theme parks and in the daily lives of Florida-based workers. KB Staffing is also keeping local workers employed in the Polk County workforce, in a variety of temp and temp-to-hire jobs. If you are currently looking for a job, read more
Construction workers are critical members of our workforce. The time and effort they devote to making our Central Florida structures and roads safe and sound is paramount to our local economy. However, the toil in the construction field that a worker can experience— temporary or permanent— can cause wear and tear on the body that
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With all the bad news floating around the media outlets, it makes us happy to see some positives things happening in Polk County; unemployment rates for March have fallen 0.6 percent since the last month and year. Even though Polk County is behind the state and nation for unemployment, as reported by the Florida Department
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