Afflare

Afflare works with three audiences described separately on the site: job seekers who are injured workers or people with disabilities, referring organizations and case managers, and employers who hire its candidates.

Contact and hours

the phone number listed is (614) 202-2980, the fax is 614-675-9582, and the email address is info@afflare.biz. Opening hours listed are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with meetings in person and via Zoom by appointment. No street address is published on the site. No prices, rates or fees are published anywhere on the website, so cost must be discussed directly with Afflare.

Job development and placement. Described as breathing new life into careers while offering attractive employer incentives. Listed features are structured job search tasks collaboratively created each week, a clear job seeking responsibilities contract, weekly compliance reports for case management, regularly scheduled meetings held in person or via Zoom, targeted employer contacts resulting in work trials, training and placements, and effective employer incentive marketing materials.

Job club. Described as developing new relationships while gaining valuable feedback. Listed features are peer support while networking and sharing job leads, led by a professional facilitator; practical advice from hiring managers and face-to-face interaction with employers; and regularly scheduled meetings to assess punctuality, professional appearance, interpersonal skills and compliance.

Vocational evaluations. Described as helping the client uncover gifts, talents and skills and transfer them to a new career. Listed features are an extensive client interview and vocational exploration; psychometric testing including aptitude, dexterity, achievement and vocational interest testing; and transferable skills analysis with the use of commercial work samples or real work tasks.

The services page does not publish any price, pricing, cost, rates or fees for these services, and does not state how long a program lasts. To ask about services or request an estimate or quote, contact Afflare by phone at (614) 202-2980 or email info@afflare.biz.

The wider site describes what a job seeker would receive through Afflare's services: personalized sessions, tailored professional resumes and customized cover letters, a personalized mock interview with a professional critique, connections to local employment networks, weekly structured job search tasks, a job seeking responsibilities contract, and a job club with peer support and face-to-face interaction with employers.

The site publishes testimonials, including one from a client named Jessica describing Lisa Sereyka's training program, one from a case manager named Rob, and one from a retired risk manager at the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.

The page does not say how a job seeker enrolls, whether a referral is required, who pays for the program, or what any service costs. No price, pricing, rates or fees for job seekers appear anywhere on the site. A job seeker can contact Afflare by phone at (614) 202-2980 or email info@afflare.biz to ask about booking an appointment. Meetings are held in person and via Zoom by appointment.

Hours, appointments and booking. Opening hours listed are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The site states that meetings are held in person and via Zoom by appointment. Because appointments are required, a person wanting to book or schedule a meeting should call (614) 202-2980 or email info@afflare.biz. The site does not publish an online booking or scheduling tool, and does not list weekend or evening hours.

Price and cost. No prices, pricing, rates, fees or cost figures for any Afflare service appear anywhere on the website. There is no published price list, no fee schedule, and no stated estimate or quote process. Anyone who needs a quote, an estimate, or a cost for job placement, job seeking skills training, job club or vocational evaluations should ask Afflare directly by phone or email. The site also does not say who is billed for services, whether a referring organization or insurer covers the cost, or whether any funding or coverage is available.

The site footer carries the copyright "© 2020 by Afflare" and notes the site was created with Wix.com.

Work trials. Afflare states an employer can evaluate a new hire with a four-week trial period at no cost, that it matches candidates' skills to each job placement, that the employer may enjoy up to a 4 week trial period with the new employee at no cost, and that the BWC will pay the candidate's wages during the trial period.

On the job training. The page says a business may be eligible for the BWC's job training reimbursement program, and that up to 50% of training costs may be reimbursed.

Hiring made easy. Afflare states that paperwork is quick and easy, that it will support the employer every step of the way, and that after the hire it will follow up with regular support and attention.

The page does not publish eligibility rules, application steps or timelines for the BWC programs, does not list any fee, price or rates charged to employers, and gives no figures beyond the four-week trial and the up to 50% training reimbursement quoted above. Employers wanting details, an estimate of costs, or to discuss a candidate can contact Afflare at (614) 202-2980 or info@afflare.biz during opening hours of Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

On individualized placement services, the page states the belief that everyone has a gift or skill to offer, that Afflare customizes relationships with employers based on the client's skills and talents, and that it takes a results-driven approach to ensure timely employment.

On case management, Afflare says it is responsive to changing referral needs, provides proactive and timely updates, reports and job lead information, and produces detailed documentation to support a "good faith job search effort" or to outline issues preventing a return to work. It also lists impeccable follow through.

Under "rooted in success" the page repeats that the program is built on the belief that injured workers can continue performing in new productive careers, describes an innovative individual placement program capitalizing on transferable skills and abilities, and says the company is driven to ensure timely job placement services, successful closures and maximum cost-savings.

The page does not publish referral pricing, contract terms, rates or fees, and does not name the specific organizations or insurers it accepts referrals from. Referring organizations can contact Afflare by phone at (614) 202-2980, fax 614-675-9582, or email info@afflare.biz to discuss a referral or request a quote. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, by appointment.

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