Job fairs are definitely a great place to find new additions to your team. When else will you ever be in a room full of people who are actively seeking new opportunities just like those offered by your company? Taking part in these events is a great idea, but it’s important to realize you have… Read more »
A number of trends in the current labor market are currently creating enormous challenges to worker safety and health, including the increased presence of employees of multiple employers at the same worksite, the universal misclassification of wage employers as independent contractors and the widespread use of temporary employees provided by labor staffing agencies. Employers Compromising… Read more »
Your employees could work anywhere, but they’ve chosen your company. These people come into the office each day ready to give your organization their all, but are you giving them everything they deserve? Employee engagement is crucial to the lasting success of every company. The output you get from your team is directly related to… Read more »
If you just graduated from college or will do so in the coming weeks — congratulations! You’re probably really excited and a little bit scared to be entering this new chapter in your life. You’ll be happy to hear that your job outlook is brighter than it has been for new grads in recent years…. Read more »
Many of your employees are frequently in potentially hazardous situations, but it’s very possible to stay safe if proper protocols are followed. The need to develop a comprehensive job safety onboarding program for new hires cannot be emphasized enough. There’s nothing more important than the health and safety of your employees, so you don’t want… Read more »
It’s true that worker’s compensation programs were originally created to provide employer-provided insurance reimbursement, comprehensive medical coverage and rehabilitation benefits to employees injured on-the-job, but it doesn’t always work that way. In most cases, the financial burden is placed on injured workers, their families and taxpayer-funded programs. State governments often make it very difficult for… Read more »
There’s a good chance your workforce is a solid mix of Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers. This combination offers a great deal of benefits, as members of different groups are able to learn from one another, but of course it’s not without its challenges. Many stereotypes are in existence for members of each group,… Read more »
It’s undeniably exciting when a company you’re really interested in working for extends an invitation for a job interview. Most applicants don’t make it past the screening phase, so you should be very proud of yourself. However, it’s important that you don’t become overconfident and avoid properly preparing for your big interview, as you can… Read more »
It goes without saying that the total amount and quality of the work your employees produce each day has a direct impact on your bottom line. Therefore, it’s important to make sure there’s nothing getting in the way of efficiency at your company. Regardless of the size of your team, you need every person to… Read more »
As an employer, it’s your job to keep your team safe while they’re at work. In fact, Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 45 years ago requiring companies to establish workplaces that are “free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm” to their… Read more »