The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) says there are more than 7,000 warehouses in the United States with more than 145,000 people working in them. Ominously, the industry ranks high on the number of on-the-job injuries each year, including those that lead to fatalities. According to OSHA, the fatal injury rate for warehouses is Read more »
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If you’ve been feeling overworked for a long time you may find you’re dragging yourself to and from work, lack motivation, and generally find yourself overwhelmed. There’s a clinical term for what you’re feeling and it’s called burnout. Here’s a blog to help you understand the symptoms of burnout and six ways you can overcome Read more »
We’ve had some big changes to the world of work over the past year, thanks to the pandemic. But the country is reopening and business owners are adopting new best practices based on some of the changes we’ve undergone. Reopening gives us a chance to start fresh on new workflows that can make us operate Read more »
There is an increasing emphasis on soft skills in new hires. This is true in virtually every industry and in every type of job. Why? Because employers know the “hard” skills can be taught on the job, but soft skills can’t. What are soft skills and why do they matter now more than ever? What Read more »
Many companies are beginning to hire again. They may have reduced staff during COVID-19 last year. But as companies come back to full capacity this year and next, many will begin looking for more employees to staff back up. The problem is that many also have a smaller HR and recruiting staff to source, interview, Read more »
Have you ever considered working the second shift? It’s that shift that begins in the afternoon and ends in the early part of the evening. Typically, these shifts run from 4 pm to about midnight. It’s called second shift because it follows those early risers from the first shifter that end around 4 in the Read more »
The data is in and it shows that happier workers are more productive. How can an employer tap into this productivity? By creating a positive work culture. You may be thinking that “my culture is fine,” but this article will show you the signs to watch for that signal you’ve got a cultural problem that Read more »
If you’re wondering how to improve your productivity, become more of a morning person. Don’t take our word for it; science says a structured morning routine makes you more successful. A Harvard biologist researched the issue and found early risers get more done and solve problems more efficiently. Another study showed morning people are happier, Read more »
Women still struggle in male-dominated industries. Women spend more time performing unpaid work such as childcare, so the pandemic hit many women particularly hard. But women still hold only 38% of corporate management positions to men’s 62%. In 2020, women made $0.81 for every dollar a man-made. While many companies say they’re focused on diversifying Read more »
If you feel like you’ve mastered your current job, moving up the ladder at work is a goal you can achieve. You may be in a place where you’re feeling unchallenged or even a little bored, and you’re hungry to try something new. The next step requires just a little bit of courage on your Read more »