Employers, Workplace Safety
Companies are increasingly relying on “contingent workers. This is term encompassing temporary employees, freelancers, independent contractors (ICs) and consultants. A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found contingent workers make up 40% of the...
Employers, Human Resources
Embracing Technology to Improve the Hiring Process A few years ago, we posted about some cutting-edge recruiting ideas which explained how technology can improve your recruiting efforts. But when you broaden your focus to the whole hiring cycle, you’ll find even more...
Employers, Workplace Safety
Call it what you like—a “close call,” “narrow escape,” or “near hit. A National Safety Council fact sheet refers to it as a “near-miss.” They define it as an “unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage – but had the potential to do so.” The...
Employers, Workplace Morale
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. Offer Flexible Scheduling Options When high-performing employees are...
Employers, Workplace Safety
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 suggestions for avoiding these violations in your facility....
Employers, High Desert Jobs, Human Resources, Workplace Safety
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 Administration (OSHA) reports the fatal injury rate for the warehousing...