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Will New Tax Laws Mean More Independent Contractors? It Depends.

March 8, 2018

By Kristen Harris Recent changes to US tax law have started a whole new round of conversation about independent contractors. The line of thought is that some of the provisions will cause many more people to leave their jobs and work independently. Is that true? Maybe. Like most things, it depends. First of all, let’s be totally clear…I am not an attorney, accountant, or tax law expert of any sort. This is purely my opinion and reaction to recent conversations and articles. Now, back to the topic. Will these changes

Do You Love Your Vendor?

February 15, 2018

By Catherine Lang-Cline The partnerships are the best business relations and where we really thrive. We really work hard to understand and anticipate what our client needs. We really want our clients to succeed and look great! In return, we love clients that really understand why we are different, trust us, really appreciate the niche that we fill. Those clients want us to succeed, too. Like all relationships, this sometimes requires work. We all have budgets, we all have stress, and we all just need to get the work done.

Leadership Strengths: Finding Your Highest and Best Use

December 21, 2017

By Kristen Harris In real estate, there’s a concept called “highest and best use.” When appraising a piece of vacant land or property, under this concept the value must be based on the most reasonable, probable, and legal use that is physically possible appropriately supported and financially feasible. For example, if a property is currently an industrial site but would have more value when redeveloped with residential buildings, that higher use is how the property value is determined. (With apologies to real estate experts–I know there are many factors that

Be Your Best: Using Strengths at Work

November 30, 2017

By Kristen Harris At Portfolio Creative we welcome every new hire for our internal team with a copy of the book StrengthsFinder 2.0. We ask them to take the assessment and share their results. Why? Because StrengthsFinder is one of the key tools we use to better understand ourselves and each other. StrengthsFinder is built on the philosophy that we each have inherent strengths. They’re part of our DNA, we can’t change them, it’s just who we are. The result of a lifetime of research, Don Clifton identified thirty-four unique

Hiring and Employment: Change is Here

November 9, 2017

By Kristen Harris Growth is one of our company values at Portfolio Creative – we are always learning, improving, and adapting. In the spirit of growth, I recently attended the American Staffing Association’s Staffing World Conference. It’s important for us to stay on top of employment and hiring trends so we can provide the best possible service to our clients and talent. Here are the highlights of what we heard at this year’s conference. Top Five Trends: Gig Economy and Free Agency. Depending on which report you read, something like

WOW! We’ve been in business for more than 12 years. We love being in Columbus — check out 12 reasons we’re unique and make a difference in our community. We’d love to get to know you!

October 12, 2017

1. This business was started by two women, Catherine Lang-Cline and Kristen Harris, that graduated together from the LBrands boot camp. 2. We believe in serving the community, so we get involved. There are a number of boards that members of our team belong to, and have been for years. Such as, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, American Marketing Association, Columbus Society of Communication Arts (and more!) 3. Our clients are always given very customized service. Mostly because creative is unique and we recognize that. 4. Our

When to Use a Retained Search Versus a Contingent Search

October 3, 2017

By Catherine Lang-Cline If you are in a position to hire a person and feel that you need to engage a recruiting company, there are a couple of things you will want to know when you are connecting with that recruiting team. Based on the type of company you are using and the level of search, you could be offered the option of a retained search or a contingent search. If you are not sure about the definitions of either, you can catch up by reading my post, “What is

Part Two: How Does Creative Workforce Planning Help? Interview with Catherine Lang-Cline and Kristen Harris

September 28, 2017

We recently sat down with the founders of Portfolio Creative to talk about their Workforce Planning service. We had questions, they had answers. In Part Two of this two-part interview, we learn who Workforce Planning is for and how it works. For more background, check out Part One: What is Creative Workforce Planning? What type of companies is this geared towards? C: Workforce Planning is all about building a team, not just finding a person. It could be a small-to-medium company or a corporate department. They have to be big

Part One: What is Creative Workforce Planning? Interview with Catherine Lang-Cline and Kristen Harris

September 26, 2017

We recently sat down with the founders of Portfolio Creative to talk about their Workforce Planning service. We had questions, they had answers. In Part One of this two-part interview, we learn what Workforce Planning is and why it’s important for companies and businesses as they grow. What is Workforce Planning? K: Simply put, it’s helping a company figure out their creative team. Identifying the roles and skills they’re going to need, not just now but in the future. Understanding where they’re trying to go and their strategy, defining the

Hiring: Plan Ahead, Ideal Fit Takes Time

August 22, 2017

By Kristen Harris “Never make a decision until you have to.” – Randy Pausch As hiring managers and job candidates, we’re all looking for an Ideal Fit. Whatever term you use to describe it, we all want to find someone who is a good fit for our team, or a work opportunity that feels “just right”. If you’re not sure how to assess an Ideal Fit, check out our article Hiring: What’s an “Ideal Fit”? Finding the Ideal Fit takes time. It’s not something you can rush through, yet we’re

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