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7 Ways to Show Employees You Care
When you show employees you care, they are going to work harder, be happier and also be more loyal to your business. Here are eight fun ways to do that. Show Employees You Care with These Tips 1....
Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations – And How to Avoid Them
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) puts out an annual list of its Top 10 workplace safety violations. In this Workplace Safety spotlight, we’ll count down the list and give you...
Warehouse Safety Guidelines
It should come as no surprise that warehouse safety is serious business. In fact, warehouses are among the most potentially dangerous places in which to work. The Occupational Safety and Health...
How to Reenter the Job Market Successfully
Are you ready to reenter the job market? People have all kinds of good reasons for taking a step back from employment. Perhaps it's starting or spending time with a family, furthering your...
5 Ways to Increase Employee Retention
It goes without saying that employee retention is crucial to your business’s success. So as a manager, keeping your employees motivated and engaged should be top of mind. If you’re looking for fresh...
3 Ways to Stay Positive During Your Job Search
If you’re in the middle of a job search, it's difficult to stay positive. This is especially true if you've been turned down a few times. However, it's important not to despair because that perfect...
What to Do When Employees Won’t Speak Up
When employees won't speak up, it can cause conflict and confusion about a variety of workplace issues. Managing employees means dealing with a lot of different personalities each day. Some might be...
3 Reasons to Embrace Training Videos
Every business owner should consider using training videos for a cost-efficient and engaging employee experience. Think back to your most positive training experiences. Chances are the presentations...
5 Workplace Safety Tips All Employees Should Know
Workplace safety should be one of a company's top concerns. Accidents represent one of the most significant costs a business can face. The National Safety Council reports that workplace safety...
Avoid Assigning Repetitive Tasks
In many workplaces, repetitive tasks can be a hazard. When the same movements must be performed over and over, this can raise the risk for occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) or repetitive strain...
How to establish a workplace safety culture
If an organization wants to develop an effective safety culture, it must start with senior management and extend to the least senior worker. And nowhere along the chain of command is safety more...
Annual Turkeys for Thanksgiving a Huge Success
Victorville – The ICR team is always ready to lend a helping hand…Or more accurately, in November, a helping hand of Turkeys for Thanksgiving. Starting in 1991, the team at the staffing service...
Understand the Risks of Not Following Procedure
Do you understand the risks of not following procedure? A weak health and safety culture can be devastating to you, your employer, your coworkers, and even customers. Remember that your employer has...
3 Tips to Reduce Candidate Ghosting
How can you prevent candidate ghosting? When employers are having trouble filling their vacant roles, it can be tempting to blame it on current trends. Instead, take this opportunity to look at your...
Your Safety Responsibilities As an Employer
Your safety responsibilities as an employer must be taken extremely seriously. Businesses are required to comply with OSHA regulations for a few reasons. First, it’s the law. Second, if you don’t...
Why Are Safety Measures Important?
It’s easy to get lax about safety measures. After all, you’ve probably performed your duties a million times without an accident. Not to mention that some of your personal protective equipment (PPE)...
How to Run an Ethical Workplace
Wondering how to run an ethical workplace? Time and time again, we hear about companies paying massive fines to the federal government for legal and ethical violations that got out of hand—JP Morgan...
Night Shift Safety Tips
Hidden Hazards: Night Shift Safety Tips If you employ graveyard shift workers, it is absolutely essential that you are up to date on night shift safety tips. The third shift, more commonly known as...
How to Identify a Great Employee During the Interview
Wondering how to identify a great employee during the interview? Let’s be honest, some people just interview really well. They’re personable and charismatic, maintain effective eye contact, and tell...
Take Advantage of Safety Signs and Labels
Safety signs are everywhere. Or at least they should be everywhere. And for a good reason. With a lot of big machinery and many moving parts on a manufacturing floor, there’s a lot that could go...
4 Mistakes New Bosses Make
Can you guess some of the main mistakes new bosses make? Bad managers can be devastating to the health of a company. Not only do they make their employees roll their eyes, but they can also stifle...