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 […]
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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 […]
Your Go-To Guide for Answering the Most Common Interview Questions
Congratulations! After sending out countless resumes and tweaking your cover letter a dozen or more times, you’ve landed an interview for a job. You’re excited about it and want to do a good job, so naturally, you’re practicing your smile in the mirror, picking out your interview outfit, and doing a little research on the […]
New Year, New Goals: How Partnering with a Staffing Agency Can Help
Welcome to 2022! For the next few weeks, be prepared to read and hear all about the best resolutions you can make for your company to build on the successes of 2021 and make this your best year yet. One of the first changes you can make to bring those goals to fruition is to […]
Starting Fresh: How to Build Your Budget for 2022
Welcome to 2022! It’s a fresh start and a new year, a blank slate for you to adopt new habits and get yourself ready for success in all aspects of your life. One popular resolution that might feel a little intimidating is creating and sticking to a budget. It makes a lot of sense […]
Winter Safety Tips Every Warehouse Should Implement
The end of the year is upon us, which means cold, snowy, and icy conditions are possible throughout most countries. Safety should always be a top priority in a warehouse, where people work with heavy machinery and equipment is constantly moving. But the changing weather conditions can increase the risk of environmental hazards in the […]
5 Ways You Can Climb The Ladder in the Manufacturing Industry
It’s a common refrain: People don’t make things around here anymore. But maybe that’s because there are nearly half a million job openings for manufacturing jobs, a number that’s expected to increase to more than 2 million by 2030, a shortfall that could cost the U.S. economy up to $1 trillion in that time. If […]
Employers Are Looking For These Skills In Candidates in 2022
Ready to start 2022 with a new job? Great! A good place to start is looking at what skills you have compared to what employers will be looking for. Even if you’ve already started sending applications and resumes out, it’s never a bad time to try to add to your skillset. Learning something new is […]
What is the 50/20/30 Budget Rule and How Can You Implement It in Your Life?
Is there anything more intimidating than trying to get your finances in order? It can feel overwhelming, especially when things are tight and stresses are high. Luckily, there’s a simple-to-follow way to help make things a little less scary and a little more under control. Take a deep breath and get ready to feel better. […]
Top Talent Looks Different Today: 3 Skills Your Next Great Hire Needs
The world has changed quite a bit in the last 18 months. While in many cases, the job candidate has the advantage, because so many companies are trying to hire for new and reopened positions, hiring managers need to be selective in who they bring in for interviews. People have had some time to refine […]