If the resumes you’re getting during a job search don’t reflect either the quality or skills you were hoping to see, it may be a sign you need to tap the passive job seeker pool. People who are looking for jobs actively are active job seekers. People who are not looking, but would be interested if… Read More »
A vibrant and positive company culture can be a huge asset to a business. Many top leaders feel it is a large factor in company success overall. Why? Because a company culture that can excite employees about working for a company, and make them feel appreciated, can foster good morale, strong teamwork and high job satisfaction. As… Read More »
Podcasts are wildly popular all over the U.S. While you can listen to topics ranging from true crime to scoops about your favorite streaming series, you can also listen to terrific podcasts that can help you succeed in your career. The beauty of podcasts, of course, is they allow you to take in information wherever… Read More »
Much of the U.S. is economically booming. But some sectors aren’t. In addition, boom times are almost inevitably succeeded by times that aren’t so good. Sooner or later, your employees might feel the effects of company belt-tightening. It can be a challenge to keep employees engaged and motivated during hard times. Fear and anxiety can… Read More »
Temporary employees are a growing part of the U.S. workforce. In fact, estimates are that by next year, roughly 40% of workers will be contingent – temps, freelancers, and independent contractors. If you use temps at all, it’s crucial to treat them as part of your team at work. If you don’t, the temps you… Read More »
Know what one of the perils of having a long-term job is? Having an outdated resume. If you’ve been working in the same place for several years, your resume may not even show your current job – it could be from your last job search, which means it has your previous employer as the most… Read More »
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are important providers of hands-on patient care and crucial links in the chain of healthcare teams. If you’re looking to hire LPNs, you’ll review their credentials, qualifications and experience. But, as in any caring profession, it’s important to look for personal qualities that can separate excellent LPNs from so-so providers. Here… Read More »
Attracting high-quality talent to the light industrial workforce isn’t easy, especially in a tight job market like the one we are seeing today. Turnover can be high, so even if good workers walk in the door, they may walk out of the door sooner than you’d like. Even if you’re using temporary workers, it may… Read More »
Working in a warehouse can be dangerous. In fact, the warehouse industry as a whole has one of the highest fatality rates of any industry. The key to working safely is to know the rules, regulations and guidelines that have been established for safety, and follow them. It’s part of being a good warehouse employee.… Read More »
Machine operators are in high demand. That’s no surprise; employment levels in the United States are at record levels, which leads to many positions being in high demand. However, machine operators need specific skills. They need technical expertise Machine operators perform activities related to the production, operation, inspection, and packaging of the machines used to… Read More »