Workforce development resources for the citizens and business community of Polk County, Florida

Polk Works is NOT conducting screenings for the Oil Spill Clean-up jobs. For more information about these positions, please visit the Employ Florida Marketplace website by clicking here.

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Annual Breakfast Meeting and
Best Places to Work Awards Ceremony
August 19, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church
175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801

$25 - per person
$250 - Company Table
$1000 - Community Sponsor
$1500 - Title Sponsor
$2500 - Partner Sponsor
$5000 - Corporate Sponsor

RSVP by August 13. Click here to register.

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How to File for Unemployment
Unemployment claims are handled by the State of Florida. To file a claim or check the status of an existing claim, please visit www.fluidnow.com or call toll free at800.204.2418. If you have questions about extended benefits you can call 888.896.0091.


Polk Works
Aces Golf Tournment

Friday, October 1, 2010
at The Club at Eaglebrook
For more information on this event
or to be a sponsor click ACES

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Professional Networking Group

August 10, 2010 
BB&T Bank Building
600 N Broadway Blvd
Bartow, Florida 33830
10:30am to Noon

Register Today

Flyer for Event 

Roundtable Schedule 2009 - 2010

Download a pdf version of the schedule.

October 14 - Virtual Recruiting/Managing Social Networking

There are all new platforms employers are using to find their top talent at much lower cost to their company - virtual recruiters and social networking sites. Join us to learn how the latest virtual tools and techniques that everyone is talking about but only a few effectively know how to use, can help you find your next employee of the month.

Register Online by October 9


November 18 - Building an Organization Based on Trust & Integrity

Trust and being treated well by management is the number one thing employees want from their employer. Today organizations are struggling to define what their core values are and to maintain a workplace based on trust, honesty, respect, and integrity. Learn how to define your organizations values and build trust with your employees.

Register Online by November 13


December 9 - Does Your Performance Management Program Need a Facelift?

We are going to explore performance management strategies and compensation programs that support your company's bottom line. Learn how to make your complementary compensation, bonus, incentive, and performance management programs work for you.

Register Online by December 4


February 10 - Motivating Employee Engagement to Create a Productive Workforce

Nowadays, employees expect more recognition for their efforts and can be motivated to do their job in a fun atmosphere. Employees are demanding that supervisors and/or managers be more engaged with them and show concern about them and the job they are doing. Learn ways to engage your employees and create a more productive workforce.

Register Online by February 5


March 10 - The Strategic Human Resources Leader

Based on William J. Rothwell's work, we will learn how to bridge the gap between the future and the immediate needs of your organization; from aligning your functions to defining and measuring HR results. We will demonstrate how to build (new) competencies and review ways to narrow the gap between the present and future HR roles. Presented by Don Selvage of The NCT Group.  Approved for 2 Stragetic Recertification Credits.

Register Online by March 5


April 14 - Strategic Diversity Recruiting

Looking at diversity as an asset can earn better results, create better problem solving techniques, and innovative services. Don't overlook the power of "true diversity" to create value and results. Learn how to recruit for a competitive and inclusive workforce. Presented by Lori VanNess of the Polk County Sheriff's Office.  Approved for 2 GENERAL Recertification Credits

Register Online by April 9



May 12 - Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Organizations are watching their bottom line closer than ever. Learn how your company's results depend on your financial savvy - regardless of your position. Join us to learn how to speak the universal language of your company and how finance impacts your organizations goals, objectives, and results. Presented by Dr. Lynn clements of Florida Southern College.  Applied for 2 Strategic Recertification Credits.

Register Online by May 7


June 16 - Linking Pay and Performance to Corporate Strategy
Most companies have a strategy - whether it's on the back of an envelope or contained in multiple binders representing weeks of research, careful thought, and specific goals and action plans.  We will explore the roots of modern corporate strategy and how it links up with pay and performance.  We'll identify the symptoms of a broken performance management system and review specific steps you can take to fix the plan.  More importantly, we will discuss how to ensure every employee's performance plan has a strong and direct link to corporate strategy.  Presented by Barry Brown of Effective Resouces Inc.  Approved for 2 Strategy Recertification Credits.

Register Online by June 4