How to Deal with Workplace Bullies

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Bullies at work are a big pain. Not only are they usually difficult to manage as employees, but they bring down the entire organization by tormenting other workers and even clients. They are not suited to work on teams, and they tear down the productivity and morale of any company. Episodes of workplace bullying seem to […]

Enforce These Basic Reminders for Forklift Safety

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Remember how vigilant you were when you first received your driver’s license? How long did it take before you started to slip into the bad habits that you have today? Before you suggest that you don’t have any, take a look at the basic safety rules in the driver’s education handbook and see how many […]

Convey the Importance of Customer Service to Your Manufacturing Team

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When one thinks of customer service skills, it’s easy to picture companies that cater to retail, financial, technology, health care and hospitality. All of those industries consistently deal with customers on a face-to-face basis. But in truth, all industries need to prepare and train their people for excellent customer service because it reflects a dedication […]

Focus on Feedback and Expectations in a Candidate Market

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As a recruiter, it’s easy to get caught up with sourcing and processing candidates as quickly as possible, without giving much thought to their actual experience. But, in a candidate-driven job market, the way in which you treat candidates has much to do with how effectively you can place them into jobs. A poor experience […]

Evaluate Bilingual Job Candidates with Testing

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In a global economy, candidates who are bilingual are considered to be valuable for their ability to communicate with a wider range of people. Many workplaces are seeking bilingual job candidates, therefore job seekers often mark this on their applications in order to get noticed ahead of others. But, what if a candidate is somewhat bilingual […]

Bring the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers to Your Organization

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Not every company is planning on where new manufacturing workers will come from in the next five or ten years. This topic should be on the minds of all hiring departments within the manufacturing industry. Your company must have an idea of where these workers will come from, what it is they will look for in […]

Find Great Job Candidates at the Next Job Fair

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An excellent way to find new employees is by setting up a table at the next job fair in your area. Or, if you really want to expand your employee search, consider attending career fairs outside of your region. The trick here is that you must do a little extra work when attending job fairs […]

6 Ways to Inspire Creativity at Work

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Occasionally, employees need a little extra push when it comes to being creative. There are some workers who can put together a creative project each and every time they are asked while there are some workers who have very little creativity. But, everyone needs some inspiration in order for creativity to flow freely. No matter […]

Safety Starts at the Top of the Organization

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Safety in the workplace should always be at the top of the list of business priorities. In fact, it is a legal obligation to provide a safe environment for employees and others who step foot on your company property. According to a survey from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Department […]

3 Ways to Develop Your Own Employees and Watch Them Prosper

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If you want your business to prosper, then you must take the time to invest in your employees. Why? Good people are hard to find, and loyal employees are even rarer, so the more you invest in the learning and developing of your teams, the more they will give back to your business. While you […]