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Proper Lifting Techniques are Essential
Lifting heavy objects is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. But you don’t have to be The Rock to ensure that you don’t get hurt while lifting. You simply must make sure that you...
Safety Training Requires Being an Active Listener
Safety training is common for a new employee, and you probably have to endure hours and hours of orientation. Even veteran employees have to sit through an occasional refresher or training update....
5 Phone Interview Tips to Get the Job
When you’re searching for a new job, chances are you’ll be asked to take part in a phone interview at some point. It might be one that’s scheduled, so you can plan for it. Or it might be impromptu,...
How to Show Employee Appreciation
Why does it benefit your company to show valuable employees how you’re thankful for them? They’ll work harder, stay more focused, produce more and stay loyal to your company longer. Offering more...
How to Create a Safety Culture at Your Business
Safety in the workplace should always be at the forefront of your employees’ minds. It should permeate the attitudes and behaviors of everyone, from the newest hire to the supervisors to the owners....
Become an Agent of Change for Your Company
An agent of change is typically described as "a person from inside or outside an organization who helps the organization transform by focusing on improving organizational effectiveness, improvement,...
Three Technology Skills Managers Need to Succeed
The digital future is here and technology skills are no longer preferred, they are essential. The world is becoming increasingly digitized, and while we’re still far off from the science-fiction...
7 Manufacturing Job Safety Tips to Remember
Manufacturing job safety is essential, and it goes without saying that the consequences of not following procedure could be disastrous. Everyone understands that it is your employer’s responsibility...
How to quit your job
Don’t Burn Bridges: How to Quit Your Job With Grace. It's so important to know how to quit your job without burning bridges. Once you decide to leave your job, you need to be careful of how you...
Eight Icebreakers for Employee Bonding
If you’re not careful, employee-bonding icebreakers can be awkward and cheesy. But a cohesive, congenial staff is important. It strengthens relationships, stimulates better brainstorming, and...
Building a Successful Team Starts by Building Connections
Your employees are one of the most valuable assets you have, and it’s important to keep them engaged, motivated and happy with the work they are doing. Authentic relationships with your team...
10 Motivational Quotes to Boost Your Team
Motivational quotes can be really powerful. They won’t speak to everyone at the same time, but an occasional quote or two will get your team fired up and drive them to power through, overcome...
Social Media Can Make or Break a Job Opportunity
What Do Employers Learn From Your Social Media? If you think that hiring managers aren’t really checking your social media profiles, then think again. Have you heard of employers rejecting a...
How Automation Helps With Productivity
Good communication is the backbone of any successful company. You need to send reminders, relay messages with crucial information and data, and pass along inspiring words. Fortunately, now there’s...
How Self Reflection Results in a Better Work Day
Self Reflection Questions You Should Ask Yourself Each Morning. Have you made self reflection a daily habit? Asking questions of yourself can help you line up your priorities and motives and set...
How to Prevent Job Abandonment
What is Job Abandonment? Job abandonment is when employees fail to show up for work as scheduled. Instead, they leave the job without giving you any notice or requesting any time off, leaving you in...
How to Build a Staffing Solution That Grows
It’s finally time to develop a staffing solution that works. Your company is growing and you need to bring on more staff. It’s an exciting and lucrative time for small businesses to be growing. Most...
YouTube Education Videos Are Worth a Look
You can learn anything, thanks to free YouTube education videos! You can learn how to bake a perfect Bundt cake, how to grow prize-winning tomatoes, and how to change the oil in your car. Suddenly...
How to Handle Difficult Interview Questions
We’ve all been there — that moment when they fire difficult interview questions at you and you have no idea what the answer is. Job interviews are stressful enough. Your career depends on this...
How to Get a Job in Skilled Trades
Skilled trades people are always in demand in a wide range of industries. It’s a chance to work with your hands, lock in a stable career and see immediate fruits of your labor. Though most trade...
Personal Protective Equipment Complaints
Personal Protective Equipment complaints unfortunately arise in the workplace. From time to time, you will have issues trying to get your employees to wear their personal protective equipment (PPE)...