Making a Difference for Cincinnati & Dayton Job Seekers: The Starfish Story

Making a Difference for Cincinnati & Dayton Job Seekers: The Starfish Story

Here at PeopleFirst Staffing, we live by the principle outlined in a famous parable called The Starfish Story. Take a moment to read through this excerpt to understand why we are dedicated to holistic assistance for Cincinnati & Dayton job seekers.

One day a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “What are you doing?” The youth replied, “Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them back, they’ll die.”

“Son,” the man said, “don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish. You can’t make a difference!”

After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then, smiling at the man, he said, “I made a difference for that one.”


Adapted from The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley.

Our Goals and Your Dreams

Why do we love the starfish story so much? It’s the perfect example of making a difference, even if it’s just for one person. We use the starfish symbol as an employee award to remind us of why we work tirelessly at our jobs day after day for Cincinnati & Dayton job seekers.

Our staff believes in walking beside our employees, not just standing behind them. Our team is dedicated to finding you the perfect job and will go the extra mile to ensure you are happy. Once you find a position, we follow up on how you are doing. We take great pleasure in seeing people achieve their goals and overcome setbacks. The PeopleFirst Staffing team is there to cheer you along on your journey.

Some of the things we provide to help our employees include:

  • Employee incentive program
  • Detailed job descriptions
  • Personalized life mapping of long- and short-term goals
  • Responsive staffing specialists and HR team
  • Easy online application process

It may seem overwhelming to help so many people. If our team can find those who are most deserving of our help, we can make a difference for those people. We can help people find meaningful work and access crucial resources that need to keep reaching their dreams. You can be one of our starfish. Just let us know how we can assist you.

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