Being safety minded is one of the most important traits you can have, especially when it comes to light industrial positions. Most employers will give preference to candidates with a proven dedication to safety and a positive safety record. That’s why it’s so beneficial to highlight any positions or certifications that showcase your safety qualifications.… Read More »
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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 »
Navigating the Difficult Performance Conversation
Performance reviews – they can be uncomfortable, awkward and downright difficult for employers to give their employees. Nonetheless, they’re integral to effectively running your workplace and keeping your employees operating at a high level. So how do you navigate the difficult performance conversation with grace and tact while providing legitimately useful feedback? Here are some… Read More »
Surviving and Thriving During Network Events
Network events – for some the thought sounds exciting. It’s an excellent opportunity to socialize and make key contacts. But for others, these events can be distressing or even dreadful. It can be especially difficult if you’re naturally introverted and have trouble coming out of your shell. Here are some practical tips for not only… Read More »
Help Attract Millennial Workers With These Tips
Millennials already account for a sizable portion of the overall workforce. By 2020, they will make up nearly half (46 percent) of it. This is why it’s important you understand how to attract millennial workers and make them a focal point of your recruiting efforts. Here are some tips for doing so. Utilize Technology It… Read More »
You Can Truly Grasp a Company’s Culture if You Ask These Questions
Company culture is a topic that has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. While having the requisite knowledge and skills are important for thriving in a job, fitting in with the culture is of equal importance. If your personality and style don’t mesh, it’s going to create issues and can be… Read More »
Onboarding Temporary Employees for Immediate Results
Hiring temporary employees is becoming an increasingly popular option for today’s employers. In fact, “the number of jobs in the temporary help services industry reached an all-time high of 2.9 million in May 2015, accounting for 2.4 percent of all private sector jobs in the U.S. economy.” But to make this working arrangement a success,… Read More »
How to Prepare for a Phone Interview
In the past, the majority of interviews were conducted entirely face to face. But now, phone interviews have become a common first step to filter applicants before moving to an in-person interview. According to Sanjeev Agrawal, founder of Collegefeed, “The global economy means more and more cross-border hiring, where an initial phone interview becomes even… Read More »
Retain Your Top Performers
While there are several factors that contribute to the success of a business, you could make the argument that employee retention is one of the biggest. That’s because without a solid foundation of knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated employees, it’s difficult to gain any real momentum, and core operations can become shaky. Let’s now discuss… Read More »
Workplace Ergonomics For Your Team
The concept of ergonomics has received a lot of attention lately because of the impact it can have on a light industrial workplace. According to the OMCIS Publishing Group, “industrial ergonomics could be defined as the branch of science that aims at achieving an optimal fitting of the work environment and job activities to the… Read More »