Employers, High Desert Jobs, Workplace Morale
You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth repeating: happy employees are productive workers! With all the stress of 2020, it’s important to make an effort to bring a smile to your employees—and you at the same time. When you keep your people smiling, you keep them...
Employers, High Desert Jobs, Human Resources
Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt in March, and businesses are facing unique...
Employers, High Desert Jobs, Workplace Safety
Personal protective equipment (PPE) provides a barrier against a variety of potential workplace hazards. OSHA requires that employers provide training to their employees—both existing and new–who must use PPE, and the instructions should cover the following topics: ...
Employees, High Desert Jobs, Job Searching, Resume Tips
Most hiring managers see job hopping on a resume and write it off as a red flag. They worry that a job-hopping candidate lacks focus or loyalty. However, the truth is that people move from job to job for excellent and legitimate reasons. So, when you’re asked about it...
Employees, High Desert Jobs
Everyone needs a work break now and then. Even if it’s to rest your brain, grab a snack, and chat with your coworkers. It doesn’t make you lazy or unproductive; it makes you smart. Step away from your work and avoid exhaustion. Breaks make workers more alert,...
Employees, High Desert Jobs, Job Searching
If you’re in the market for new employees, you probably already know how important the interview process is. But you may be unsure exactly what types of responses you are looking to hear. A lot of this will depend on the specific position you are hiring, your company...
Employees, Employers, High Desert Jobs, Workplace Safety
When it comes to big machinery and proper lockout tagout procedures, safety has to be your number one priority. There’s too much at risk—workplace injuries, accidents, and environmental hazards—to ignore the federal safety regulations put in place by OSHA. And that...
Employers, High Desert Jobs, Human Resources
When you have a vacant position in your company, the search to discover talent can put a burden on your entire team. The rest of your team has to compensate and take on an increased share of responsibilities. If you struggle to fill the position for weeks or even...
Employers, Workplace Morale
If you run a busy office, you might not think you have time to recognize your employees’ achievements, and it might not seem like a big deal to do so, but it is. A little recognition can go a long way. Think employee satisfaction, motivation, and loyalty. Sometimes...
Employers, Human Resources, Workplace Morale
You probably already know that all employees deserve fair, equal treatment. But everyone in the workplace is human, and some personalities click better than others. Before you act on your feelings, though, keep in mind how showing favoritism can affect everyone around...