WorkForce 2020

A ready and capable workforce is a key element of a successful business. Partnering with WorkForce 2020 will provide employers with free resources to help hire, train, motivate and retain qualified employees. Our WorkForce 2020 Team has met with hundreds of small, medium and large businesses in Polk County to discuss and explore immediate and long-term workforce needs. Many of these can make a significant impact on the profitability of a company. Our  business services, many of them at no charge, include:

• Providing guidance on state and local training grants that could reduce the cost of training your employees.

• Drafting recruitment or retention strategies

• Developing effective job profiles that will improve your hiring and promotions process

• Provide labor market research and statistics to help your expansion and employee retention plans

Recruitment Services

Polk Works offers a range of recruitment services that can help you save time and money while providing access to a wide variety of candidates for your positions.  Recruitment efforts can be conducted locally or expanded to include the entire state or nation. Our recruitment services include:

• Creating effective job profiles for your open positions

• Posting positions for local and national recruitment

• Testing and assessment services

• Job fairs and special recruiting events at our One Stop Centers or on site with our Mobile One-Stop

Outplacement Assistance

Downsizing can be traumatic for employees and employers. In the event that you are forced to relocate or close your business, Polk Works can help you minimize the negative impact. Our REACT team (Re-employment & Emergency Assistance Coordination Team) will work with you. We will provide assistance with:

• Research possible funding to avoid layoffs

• Tips for planning an effective separation meeting

• Training funds for employees who may need skills upgrades

• Outplacement and career transition services

• Job fairs to expedite re-employment

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