When you have an open position at your company, you probably want to fill it as soon as possible. After posting the job and screening resumes, you invite top contenders in for an interview, but if this typically results in nothing but frustration, you’re going about it all wrong. Job interviews are a time-consuming process… Read more »
As an employer, one of your worst nightmares is having a fire breakout at your work site. Hopefully this will never happen, but in case it does, you must equip your workplace with a proper fire detection system. It is also essential for employees to receive training about what to do if a fire happens,… Read more »
Managers are focused on the present, but as a leader, your vision extends far beyond the now. You have an incredibly talented staff, and while they’re currently satisfied with their jobs, this is just a stepping stone toward big plans for the future. As the boss, you’re in a position to help your employees get… Read more »
Finding a great new job is hard work. Searching job boards, attending networking events and reaching out to your contacts are all effective ways to land new opportunities, but they can be very tedious and time-consuming. There’s one largely untapped resource many job seekers simply don’t realize is available to them — staffing firms. Just… Read more »
It never feels great to get passed up for a job you were excited about — especially when you thought the interview went really well. However, if you play your cards right, you can make the best of the situation by finding out what went wrong. The hiring manager is in the unique position to… Read more »
If you’re lucky, you have a few superstar employees who amaze you every day. These people come into the office early, volunteer for extra projects and put 100% effort into everything they do. If everyone on your team worked like this, your company would soar to unimaginable heights, but unfortunately it doesn’t usually work that… Read more »
In 2014, approximately 4,679 workers in the U.S. succumbed to fatal work injuries — and 793 were caused by falls, slips and trips, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Marking a total increase of 10% from 2013, the number of falls to a lower level rose by 9% and those on the same level… Read more »
When properly executed, weekly team meetings can be an effective way to gather your employees together and regroup. From giving status updates on projects, to planning new initiatives, it’s always great to have this standing meeting on the calendar. Of course, all meetings aren’t equally productive, so if this one has turned into a mind-numbing… Read more »
When your workers enter the jobsite each day, they expect to leave in the same condition as they entered. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to even the most highly trained professionals, so you need to be prepared to properly handle these situations. OSHA has created a list of medical and first aid regulations that all employers… Read more »
Many of the best things in life are left to chance, but staffing isn’t one of them. If luck landed you a superstar employee a time or two in the past, consider yourself extremely fortunate, because this doesn’t happen often. When it’s time to find your next outstanding employee, team up with a staffing agency… Read more »