Collaborative Workplaces: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
By Kristen Harris I believe we all do better when we work together. It’s part of human nature; we are social animals, designed to work together and rely on each other for survival. We build communities, including work communities, and together achieve greater success than any of us could achieve on our own. There are […]
“We’re alive, man!” and Other Great Things to be Thankful For
By Catherine Lang-Cline Let me start by saying that “we’re alive, man!” is not my quote. It is what Jeff Bridges said when he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards and being thankful is really is as simple as that. Yes, life can be hard. We all have […]
Hiring Trends: Tech, More Tech, and What Employees Want
By Kristen Harris At Portfolio Creative we’re always focused on Growth–it’s one of our core values. And we know how important it is to stay ahead of trends so we can best serve our clients and talent. So we make a point to attend the American Staffing Association’s annual conference, Staffing World. We love to […]
Winning With Independent Contractors
By Catherine Lang-Cline Sometimes people get very nervous when it comes to hiring independent contractors because they believe it is complicated. It really isn’t, it’s just has its own rules and just like learning the rules to Texas Hold’Em or Cards Against Humanity, once you know how it works, you can play and win. Rule […]
Hiring for Cultural Fit—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
By Catherine Lang-Cline We hire for a cultural fit. Really, we do. And many, many companies do too. Companies do this because it works, but it isn’t perfect. Creating too deep of a mold for a cultural fit can make it so new hires begin to look, act, and think alike. Let’s start with defining […]
Time Hop: The Evolution of the Staffing Industry
By Kristen Harris A relatively new industry, the current concept of “staffing” has only been around for several decades. Even so, it’s evolved over that time. Let’s jump in the way back machine… The first temporary staffing firms started just after World War II, tapping into a growing market for part-time help. These early firms […]
People Like Us
Why We Started a Business By Catherine Lang-Cline Two graphic designers start a business, but it’s not a graphic design business. That is, we don’t design anything. The people we work with are the creatives and we just decided to help everyone find each other. People like us, in the creative industry, know the challenges […]
Expanding Our Table
By Catherine Lang-Cline When you want to invite more guests to your conversation, you add chairs and expand the table. When you believe you can offer more people your service, you expand your business. Fourteen years ago, we had this idea to specialize in creative staffing. My business partner and I worked in advertising and […]
What Makes Us Unique
By Destiny Evans When you wake up in the morning what motivates you to get through the day? Excellence is the driving force behind the day to day activities here, contributing to an environment where accountability keeps us in control. Here at Portfolio Creative, our company values are instilled in each and every one of […]
A Day in the Life: Q+A with Jamie Wells
Hi, I’m Jamie, the latest addition to the Portfolio Creative family! I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Psychology so I’m captivated with learning about the human connection and how we interact with each other. I’m also a creative with a deep appreciation of good design and a penchant for live […]