Being unemployed can be stressful in the best of times. You don’t have a salary, and you don’t have the structure and rewards that come from having a job. Currently, being long-term unemployed may be more stressful than it usually is, due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Some sectors and industries have been hit especially… Read More »
If you’ve taken a temporary or part-time position, what can you do to get the company to bring you on full time? It could be you always wanted full-time work for the stability or salary, or suddenly realized that the company was great and now want to work there always. In either case, here’s how best… Read More »
Ready for your first management position? You need to actively strategize ways of getting there. Your boss and upper management may think of you specifically in your current role, not in another one. So what can you do to gain an advantage and move up in the company? Utilize these three steps. Think like a manager – and show you do.… Read More »
Roughly 85% of full-time employees and 74% of all workers receive paid sick days as a benefit. Usually, workers are allocated a certain number of sick days based on some standard, such as length of service. They can also be part of a general paid time off (PTO) category, which includes vacation time and personal days off,… Read More »
Roughly 40% of workers in the U.S. report that they have been bullied in the workplace. Even more, upwards of 60%, have seen instances of abuse. The net result is that bullying is an issue in workplaces throughout the country. Bullying can cause stress, negatively impact teamwork and productivity, and even cause good employees to leave… 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 »
If you’re looking for a job in healthcare, you’re in luck. The number of opportunities in healthcare are very high and expected to rise. New medical methods and technologies are driving some of the increase, as is the forecast climb in the number of older people. Older people, in general, need more healthcare and medical… Read More »
Employment levels in the U.S. are currently very high. In fact, the unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in roughly 50 years. Low Unemployment Rates Make Recruiting Challenging Recruiting and keeping top employees during low unemployment can be, frankly, challenging. First, it means virtually all companies are working at peak levels. They all need… Read More »