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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How Working with a Staffing Company Will Save You Time
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 »
How Working with a Staffing Company Will Save You Time
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 »
Signs Your Company Culture Needs Improvement
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 »
How to Support Women in the Workplace in a Male-Dominated Industry
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 »
Help Your Team Create SMART Goals This Year
Goal setting can be the crucial element that sets one team apart from another. Both individual employees and groups can be motivated and more productive when they have a measurable, attainable goal. SMART goals are the best way to help employees set benchmarks—and then achieve them. Here’s how to help your team create SMART goals Read more »
How to Create New Year’s Resolutions That Help Your Career
This year, perhaps more than any other in recent memory, needs a boost. One way to set expectations for a better 2021 is to set New Year’s resolutions to help your career. Even small tweaks to your tasks and goals could make you feel more excited about 2021. Here are some tips to improve Read more »
Show Your Team Your Appreciation This Holiday Season
This has been quite the year for your employees—and everyone else, so many employers are trying to find the best ways to express their gratitude to workers. Since many people are now remote and social distancing may nix our holiday parties, how can companies recognize the great work of their employees? We have some ideas. Read more »
5 Things Managers Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s hard to believe, but at the beginning of 2020, we experienced record low levels of unemployment only to take a 360-degree shift in about a month toward record-high unemployment, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. This startling turn of events taught business leaders a lot of lessons, and by the looks of things, we’re still learning to adapt Read more »
How to Choose Between Two Candidates
When you are interviewing to fill a position, there’s often one candidate who stands out from the rest. However, there are times when you’re in the enviable position of having to pick between two strong candidates. It’s a nice problem to have! Both seem to be a good fit for your company and have strong skills. Read more »