Who on Your Team is Responsible for Safety?

Here’s a question. Who on your team is responsible for safety and overseeing the well-being of your staff? The answer: EVERYONE. Here are some reasons you need to take responsibility and encourage your peers and leadership to always prioritize safety efforts. Safety Responsibilities Don’t Fall on a Single Person  In order for your workplace to… Read More »

What Distractions Are Reducing Productivity in Your Workplace?

Distractions in the workplace are a serious problem that takes a big chunk out of daily productivity. According to a survey from Career Builder, “Three in four employers estimate that workers waste at least two hours a day.” That means 25 percent of an eight-hour shift is wasted! But which distractions are posing the biggest… Read More »

When Is It Acceptable to Take a Pay Cut?

Taking a pay cut and making less money is never ideal. But in some cases, it makes sense and can actually be a smart move in the long run. Here are some specific instances of when it’s acceptable to take a pay cut. You’re Switching Industries Here’s the scenario. You’ve found the industry you’ve long… Read More »

Time-Wasting Red Flags to Look For on Your Team

In an ideal world, your employees would put forth 100 percent effort throughout every minute of every day. Unfortunately, this is an unrealistic expectation, and your staff can quickly get caught up in time-wasting activities if you’re not careful. In fact, “a 2013 study found that 69 percent of employees waste time at work every… Read More »

Should You List References on Your Resume?

Job seekers may have several questions when it comes to what to include and what not to include on their resume. One of the most common questions relates to references and whether or not you should go ahead and provide them directly on your resume. Here’s how to properly approach this issue. Don’t Include Them… Read More »

Are Your Employees Satisfied?

You hear the term “job satisfaction” a lot these days – and it’s a term that’s somewhat abstract and isn’t easily quantifiable through standard metrics. Nonetheless, having satisfied employees is more important than you may think and can be the key to long-term business success and longevity. Let’s discuss what job satisfaction means and the… Read More »