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Adaptable is the name of the game in today’s employment arena. In the past few years, job-seekers have re-evaluated their skill sets, making dramatic mid-career changes. On the job, employees have become remarkably adaptable with changing workloads and departmental needs.... Read More

According to Forbes magazine, the Lakeland – Winter Haven area, close to 17% of employers were planning to increase their workforce in the first quarter of this year, but some are reluctant to invest in permanent hiring. Fortunately, there is... Read More

Wow! There’s great employment news coming out of Lakeland! The latest numbers coming from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that unemployment in the Lakeland – Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area is down by 2.3%. January 2011 unemployment was 12.8%... Read More

Managing Human Resources means quite a bit more than recruiting and hiring. A Human Resources manager must handle what seems like a mountain of paperwork for each employee. In addition to standard payroll processing, there are numerous administrative requirements mandated... Read More

Why do people seek the professional help of a staffing agency? Expert advice. Staffing agencies are professionals in the employment field. The council of a trained professional is a given in many disciplines. When you need healthcare, you see a... Read More

Things are heating up in Lakeland, Florida. That means, of course, in Bartow and Winter Haven as well. It’s not the temperature, although that will come sooner than later, it is the looming hiring surge that will have Lakeland, Bartow,... Read More

According to most news sources, there is an abundance of highly qualified professionals and tradesmen currently in the job market. Great news if your company or department is hiring. So, how do you get in touch with this terrific pool... Read More

It’s been a long, cold winter. That is not actually a reference to the season, or the weather here in the Winter Haven – Lakeland area of Central Florida. It is a reference to the state of employment in recent... Read More

In today’s economic climate, job security is often a subject of concern.  Downsizing and layoffs have changed the best laid career plans. The face of corporate America has changed and it is no longer a realistic goal to spend 25... Read More

Be honest with yourself, when someone mentions “hiring a temp” or “temporary personnel,” you think “Kelly Girl” right? It is a misconception that has lingered for years. Kelly Girls were a well-known aspect of the temporary workforce because of an... Read More