FLEX Partners

🚀 Exciting Opportunity at FLEX Partners 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that we're hiring a Communications Director to join our team! If you're passionate about driving strategic communications for a variety of clients, digging into the strategy and the day-to-day tactics, and consider yourself a comms wiz, we want to hear from you! As our Communications Director, you will play a pivotal role in the daily execution of our clients' strategies and will help drive communications efforts internally for FLEX. What We’re Looking For: ✔️ Proven experience in communications and marketing ✔️ Strong writing and editing skills ✔️ Ability to manage and execute strategic communication plans ✔️ Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude Our team is growing rapidly, and you may be the right fit to join us and our expanding business portfolio! #Hiring #CommunicationsDirector #JobOpportunity #FLEXPartners #RemoteWork

Balance is key and we are committed to ensuring our team is able to find that sweet spot where we can flourish.

Our FLEX Partners team is gutted by the devastating loss of life, property, and community experienced over the last week as a result of Hurricane Helene. It’s hard to fathom the magnitude of this crisis, and the images you see on the news barely scratch the surface of what those on the ground are facing. We would like to highlight one story that hits near and dear to our hearts: The community surrounding Oak Hill Charter School in Caldwell County, North Carolina. The staff and families at Oak Hill have personally been devastated by the storm, yet in the midst of their own needs, they are rallying to meet the needs of others—and we’d like to help. Oak Hill is serving as a designated supply drop-off site in Caldwell County and is coordinating moving items to the highest-need areas in the state. They are also providing meals and offering victims a safe place to shower, rest, and charge their phones—they served more than 200 people in person on Monday alone. A member of their team on the ground passed this along to us: We still have families trapped in the mountains, unable to get out due to mudslides. Many of our school families and people in the area are still without power and water. A family was rescued on Monday from the Collettsville area of Caldwell County. They hadn't eaten anything since Friday. We barely keep supplies at our school site for more than a few hours before they are taken the needs are so immense. There is a major gas shortage, and many families are having to rely on churches and local businesses to get a meal. We are inspired by everyone at Oak Hill and all of those supporting efforts on the ground. If you are able to support their efforts, please consider purchasing items from their Amazon Wish List which will be linked in the comments. They will go directly to those in need.

This September, our team at FLEX Partners is supporting a cause that is deeply personal to us: #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth. Every three minutes, one American is diagnosed with blood cancer. Our team has been personally impacted by these devastating diseases, and whether you're aware of it or not, you likely have been, too. There are 1.6 million people across the country currently living with or in remission from blood cancers. This is a fight that affects us all. Leukemia is the most common cancer in children younger than 15 years. It's a heartbreaking reality, but one that we can change together. By raising awareness and funds, we can contribute to the ongoing battle against these diseases and support those affected. Throughout the month of September, we encourage you to join us in making a difference by sharing these graphics on your social media and using hashtags #BCAM and #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth to help spread the word! #BCAM #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Congratulations on a phenomenal first year at FLEX Kelsey Philie!

Congratulations to Independent Women's Forum on the launch of their new features site! 🎉 We love partnering with this amazing organization as they lead the way in lifting up diverse voices across the country and showcasing powerful stories of everyday Americans. Here’s to your continued success in inspiring others through the power of authentic storytelling. Check out the new site here! #Storytelling #Empowerment #VoicesThatMatter #Leadership

We're on the hunt for some stellar freelancers to join our bench of partners. We're looking for talent in the following areas: 📍 Graphic Design 📍 Social Media Content Creation + Management  📍 Writing + Editing  📍 Business Development Why FLEX Partners? Our Head of Ops said that on her first day at FLEX, she felt the same excitement she did on the first day of school. Remember that back-to-school excitement from elementary school - new supplies, new friends, endless possibilities? (No? Just us? Oh...) Well, that's exactly the feeling we've cultivated here at FLEX! 🎒✨ If you're passionate about your craft and want to work with a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a message or tag someone who'd be a perfect fit! Let's create something amazing together! 🚀 #FreelanceOpportunity #GraphicDesign #SocialMedia #Writing #JoinOurTeam #FLEXPartners

We’re thrilled to announce that Breanna George has joined FLEX Partners as our new Head of Operations! 🎉 Breanna brings an impressive 15 years of experience serving in membership-based organizations to our team. As a seasoned association professional, she’s done it all – from communications and advocacy to operations, event planning, and marketing. With a meticulous focus on details and a touch of creative flair, Breanna is passionate about crafting effective and efficient policies and procedures. Her goal? To ensure organizations run smoothly, from the books to the people. Breanna’s extensive background in communications isn’t just about crafting messages; it’s about strategic communication that truly resonates with diverse groups. She knows that effective communication is key to organizational success, both internally and externally. Based in Michigan, Breanna enjoys life with her husband and two children. A proud graduate of Michigan State University, she’s forever a Spartan. Go Green! 💚 Here’s what Breanna has to say about joining us: "I am thrilled to join the FLEX Partners team and get to know all the innovative clients who trust FLEX to advance and grow their businesses. With my background in operations, I'm excited to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and help us grow. I'm looking forward to collaborating with this awesome team to develop customized solutions and make a real impact." Please join us in welcoming Breanna to the team! We’re excited about the expertise and energy she brings to FLEX Partners. 🌟 #Welcome #NewHire #Operations #TeamFLEX #GoGreen #Spartans

According to LinkedIn’s latest Workforce Confidence survey, American workers’ confidence in their careers has hit new lows. This drop is especially noticeable among men, who have historically reported higher rates of career confidence than women. 📉 Men’s optimism about their ability to progress in their careers over the next year has dropped by eight points since the start of the year (from +32 to +24, on a scale from -100 to +100). That’s after hitting +23 points at the start of June, marking the lowest level it’s been since the survey began in 2020. What's driving this? It's a perfect storm: rapid technology / infrastructure changes, an unpredictable labor market, and businesses not willing to address a major employee happiness issue. At FLEX Partners, we believe in turning challenges into opportunities. 🌟 Here’s how we’re helping our community stay resilient and optimistic: 🔹 Leadership and Professional Development Coaching: Personalized guidance to help you navigate your career path with confidence 🔹 Skill Development: Access to resources and training to keep you ahead of the curve 🔹 Change Management: Ready to undergo an infrastructure or operating strategy change? Let us help your team navigate the complexities that come with it We're embracing the future with a proactive mindset and a positive outlook. Ready to FLEX with us? 💪 🔗 Shoot us a message to learn more and connect today! #CareerConfidence #WorkforceTrends #FutureOfWork #FLEXPartners

What does freedom in the workplace mean to you? 🇺🇲 For us: Flexibility is freedom. Over the past four years, remote work has become synonymous with flexibility, and thus, happiness. A recent LinkedIn study shows that remote workers seem to be less burnt out overall than those who are hybrid or in person–with time, control, and relationships driving the reasoning. You’ll get no disagreement from our team–all of whom are, notably, remote. Remote work has given our team members and our clients more ownership of their schedules, increased productivity, and, you guessed it, more flexibility. But…when done incorrectly, remote work has pitfalls. Pitfalls that lead to less flexibility, not more. True flexibility in the workplace comes from discipline, accountability, and empowerment. It sounds contradictory. Discipline is rigid, isn’t it? In reality, being disciplined with your time and setting intentional boundaries for work-life balance are critical for a successful flexible work environment. Without it, burnout is inevitable. And despite its prevalence, remote work continues to get a bad rap because many companies and leaders refuse to set realistic expectations about accountability with their employees–and then fail to empower their team to dictate and meet those expectations. That’s a recipe for overworked employees, frustrated managers, and a poor ROI–and most likely, a last ditch effort to restore productivity with a return-to-office mandate. Don’t make that mistake. Regardless of where you work, be intentional about creating a flexible environment. Your team will thank you for it.