Take a look around the workplace. Do people seem as happy, chatty and lively as they were three years ago? Do people look more tired, stressed and worn compared with life before the pandemic? We’ve shared quite the experience in the past few years, even if we were separated from each other for a while. […]
The big day is here: You have a big interview lined up with a job that sounds perfect for you! You’re nervous, of course, but also really excited. The outfit is picked out and prepared, you’ve practiced your answers and are as prepared as possible. But have you considered your body language? So much of […]
Let’s be honest: It’s tough to keep people focused on work and motivated to do a good job when the weather gets nice. It can also be tough to keep people motivated if they feel like they’re doing the same thing over and over, day in and day out, or if they feel overworked, exhausted […]
How many times a day do you get distracted by the little email notification popping up in the bottom corner of your screen? We’ve conditioned ourselves to have a nearly Pavlovian response to that little envelope: We simply must drop everything and see what’s going on, otherwise we might miss something important or anger someone […]
If you’re having trouble finding skilled candidates to fill your open positions, know that you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean it’s an impossible task! If your recruiting and outreach efforts haven’t changed much in the past five to 10 years, it might be time to branch out and consider some new tools and avenues […]
Do you ever feel like your brain is a detuned radio, full of static and crossed signals, kind of jumbled, and you can’t quite think clearly? Do you find yourself irritable at work, angry for no reason, maybe even bringing sensitivities home to your family and friends? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where […]
Injuries on the job can occur regardless of the kind of industry in which you operate. Losing an employee to injury, especially one that happens while on the clock, can create many headaches, from workers comp paperwork and loss of productivity to increased stress among your team and concerns about the overall safety of your […]
Given how much time we all spend at work, it should be among the safest places we can be. But even “safe” looking work environments, ones in which hard hats are not required or even considered, can present hazards. Here are five tips to keep yourself safe while at work, regardless of where “work” is. […]
Onboarding, or new employee orientation, or whatever you call the process of getting a new employee set up and prepared to start work, is a critical component of the hiring process. The problem is that most companies start engaging their new employees on their first day instead of working with them from the time they […]
Whether it’s time for a change or you’re just getting started, preparing for a job interview in the manufacturing industry can feel a little intimidating. You might not be sure what to expect or how to prepare, and you want to make a great first impression. The good news is, you’ve already made a good […]
