Workplace injuries can wreak havoc on business operations. “The most serious workplace injuries cost U.S. companies nearly $60 billion per year,” according to the 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.” That’s over $1 billion each and every week! While most of this stems from workers’ compensation, profitability can also decline due to decreased productivity. But… Read More »
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Use Your Communication Skills to Ace an Interview
Regardless of the position, an interviewer will be closely examining your communication skills. Do you speak smoothly and clearly? Do you seem adept? Are you confident? Do you know how to carry yourself? These are just some of the things they’ll be assessing. Let’s now discuss the importance of acing your interview by showcasing both… Read More »
Slow Your Job Search Down
Here’s the scenario: You’re either out of work or know you will be let go shortly. As a result, your first impulse is to apply to every single position that you can find. After all, the wider net you cast, the better your odds of landing a job. Right? Not necessarily. An Ineffective Approach Although… Read More »
Six Strategies for Effectively Managing Millennials
Millennials will account for nearly half (46 percent) of the U.S. workforce by 2020. Therefore, effective millennial management is still a relevant topic and critical for getting the most from your staff. Here are six of the top strategies for managing millennials. Take a Mentor Rather Than Boss Approach The traditional boss/employee relationship is considered… Read More »
How Can You Protect Yourself From the Unexpected on the Job?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, “There were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2016, which occurred at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 full-time equivalent workers.” Although this marks a decline from prior years, it shows that workers still face inherent dangers. Here are some of the top strategies… Read More »
Don’t Overlook Candidates with Employment Gaps
Recruiters look at a lot of different angles when assessing job candidates. One of the more common red flags is finding gaps in a candidate’s employment history. However, often candidates with employment gaps have potential with reasonable explanations for their time away from the workplace. Therefore, it’s important you don’t overlook this part of the… Read More »
Are You an Interview Pro? You Can Be with These Steps.
There’s a lot that goes into a successful job interview. Although it’s normal to have some butterflies, you can reduce your anxiety and show up with confidence by properly preparing. Here are four steps you can take to ensure you’re ready to go. Do Some Background Research First, you’ll want to find out as much… Read More »
Is Your Top Talent Leaving for Other Opportunities?
Many of today’s companies are facing a turnover epidemic. According to Bonusly, “44 percent of employees say they would consider taking a job with a different company for a raise of 20 percent of less.” Even more startling is that “93 percent of millennials say they left their employer the last time they changed roles… Read More »
Is it Time to Redefine Success?
Money, status, accomplishments and advancement – these are words you might associate with the word success. But when you get right down to it, success is something that’s very subjective and can be measured in a variety of ways. Defining it on your own terms is the key to moving ahead and finding fulfillment both… Read More »
What Can Managers Do to Improve Workplace Safety?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “There were approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2016, which occurred at a rate of 2.9 cases per 100 full-time employees.” Although this was a small decrease from previous years, it shows there’s still room for improvement. Here’s how to… Read More »