Raised on Long Island, New York, Amanda Mihnovich spent her first 30 years there, with her initial experience in the working world rooted in downtown Manhattan’s agency recruitment scene—a setting that felt reminiscent of 'The Wolf of Wall Street.'

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After transitioning between agency and corporate roles, Amanda found her true calling in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). She was drawn to RPO because it demanded the urgency and competitive nature of agency work while fostering ultimate partnerships and a positive experience for all involved.

 

PLS was launched during the challenging times of COVID. Amanda aimed to create a place where integrity is celebrated, transparency is encouraged, bravery is demanded, determination is required, and fun is an everyday goal. Despite the risks of starting a business in turbulent times, she had a blueprint for success, enhanced by her unique adjustments that brought a special kind of magic to the venture.

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During this period, Amanda also relocated from New York to Florida to embrace a more intentional way of living. Launching a business during COVID in New York led to overworking, burnout, and her family feeling the strain. The relocation shifted her perspective, propelling both her personal growth and the next stage of PLS’s evolution.

 

In recent years, Amanda has focused significantly on personal growth and self-care. After having three children, enduring the challenges of COVID in New York, watching years of hard work fall apart, launching a business, and deciding to relocate, it became necessary to pause and reassess.

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However, Amanda isn’t one to stay down for long. She found better ways to move forward:

 

At Work: Amanda is intentional about the clients PLS works with, seeking out teams and companies that value strong ‘agency’ partnerships. PLS is not an agency; it’s a consulting group, and the experience is vastly different. The services provided are worlds apart from traditional agencies.

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If PLS is reaching out to you, it’s not because you’re just another lead on a list; it’s because they see real value they can deliver for you. Amanda believes in investing in people who are investments, not bills—a principle that applies across all areas of life.

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At Home: Amanda prioritizes her family—her husband, three children, and five animals—ensuring that life’s craziness doesn’t let the important moments slip by. After two years in Florida, she’s finally started to finish unpacking, a symbolic act of settling into this new chapter.

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For Herself: Amanda has embraced a mindset shift where self-care is no longer a chore but the fuel that drives her forward. For entrepreneurs, it’s easy to prioritize work over personal well-being, but Amanda has found joy in returning to hobbies like hot yoga, running, and even exploring sound baths and cold plunges. She has also rediscovered her love for writing, having completed the first draft of her book.

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What You Need to Know: When you work with PLS, you’re partnering with carefully trained, dedicated, and thoughtful consultants who operate with integrity and your best interests in mind. PLS is the opposite of traditional agencies.

 

What is PLS’s Unique, Game-Changing Model? PLS hires a significant number of women and moms, who make exceptional recruiters due to their natural problem-solving skills, resilience, and customer service expertise.

 

The Bench Program: This intentional initiative helped PLS grow while also supporting others. As the business grew, Amanda encountered individuals connected to her personally who wanted to learn recruitment. They possessed the skill, will, and fit to become exceptional recruiters, so PLS took a chance on them, and the program thrived. Over the past few years, PLS has continued to train new consultants through this program.

 

When you work with PLS, you’re supporting several initiatives:

1. The Bench Program

2. Tree Planting for Every Placement

3. Charity Walk/Run Sponsorships: PLS’s team can walk or run for a charity of their choice, fostering hyper-local impact and dedication to personal wellness, growth, and commitment to a cause.

 

PLS is all about supporting people, fueling progress, and making a mark.

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We promise to deliver high-quality talent and results while ensuring your brand is represented with a high-touch experience.

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