Having a LinkedIn profile is a must for job seekers in 2022. Not only does it give you a quick and easy way to apply for jobs, it can also be a tool that helps recruiters and hiring managers find you and contact you about jobs. The downside is, everyone has a LinkedIn profile these […]
6 Questions Every Manager Should Ask in One-on-One Meetings
Regardless of how often they happen, one-on-one meetings between managers and their employees are essential for both participants. Managers, this is your chance to find out whether your employees are thriving or falling behind, whether there’s a problem that needs to be addressed, or they have a great idea to help solve a nagging issue. […]
Transferable Skills: How to Define Them and Use Them to Your Advantage
Did you know you have a wider variety of skills than you realize? And that your current job might be excellent preparation for a different job, in another field? Thanks to transferable skills, the abilities you gain from working and training can be applied to jobs different from what you’re currently doing. What are transferable […]
Upskilling: How it is the Key to Retention and Recruiting
It’s a trendy buzzword that should be the bedrock of your retention strategy: Upskilling. What does it mean? Upskilling is a fancy way of saying “training the employees you have for the technology and skills you’ll rely on in the future.” It’s the concept of taking the team you have and giving them access to […]
4 Money-Saving Tips for Part-Time Workers
Working part-time means you’re earning a part-time paycheck despite having the same nagging bills as everyone else. Whether you’re trying to find full-time work or juggling your job and other responsibilities, it is possible to set yourself up for financial success by being smart with your money, even boosting your savings along the way. Here’s […]
Red Flags to Look for in a Candidate During the Interview Process
Believe it or not, bad hires can be prevented! Some warning signs appear during the interview if you know what to look for. Paying close attention to the person you’re interviewing can avoid the costly mistake of bringing someone on board which ends up hurting morale, wasting time and resources for onboarding only to be […]
How These Time Management Tips Can Help You Thrive in a Manufacturing Job
There are only so many working hours in a day, and more work needs to be done. When you work in manufacturing, you know that your efforts make a difference to people who rely on you to keep things moving smoothly. What’s the best way to stay on top of your work without losing efficiency? […]
Keep Your Warehouse Safe Using These 5 Tips
Worker safety is at the top of every manager’s priority list — and rightly so. An unsafe work environment can lead to staff shortages due to injury or illness, result in fines for violating safety rules, and damage your company’s reputation if people complain about conditions to friends in person or on social media. Here […]
A Temporary Job May Be the Key to Avoiding Burnout: Here’s Why
We’ve heard a lot about burnout in the past few years — it’s a feeling of being mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, caused by unrelenting stress and little relief from it. The ongoing pandemic amplified the regular stresses of everyday life; workers who suddenly found themselves learning how to work from home and juggling home […]
5 Must-Try Ideas for Resolving Warehouse Labor Shortage Issues
We’ve been hearing a lot about a shortage of workers and the Great Resignation lately, in which people are either not looking for jobs or are quitting to do something else with their lives. It’s yet another struggle for business owners and managers to address following nearly two years of a pandemic. But worry not […]
