Since the onset of Covid-19, approximately 30 million Americans have been on unemployment. During a single two-week period in early July, 4.1 million lost their jobs. It’s been a rough ride, but history has shown that temporary jobs are a hot commodity once an economy begins to recover. As the job market expands again, companies [...]
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As you return to work during the Covid-19 pandemic, things will not look or feel the same – any more than they do in other aspects of your life. It truly is a new normal and a shared responsibility among everyone to keep themselves and others safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and [...]
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Research shows that the warehousing industry is worth approximately $141 billion a year and accounts for 13.5 billion square feet of inventory. So as you start your new warehouse job, you’re joining a major business sector with countless opportunities to offer. Whether your job is seasonal, part-time, or permanent, you want to start on the [...]
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Fall is a natural time for learning. While this year may look different than any other, as summer winds down, your mind still tends to want to crack open a book – literally or figuratively, if you opt for an audio or electronic version. It’s also a good time to focus on self-care and improvement. [...]
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To stay happy, productive, and anxiety-free, don’t let bad work habits bring you down. They don’t make you a terrible person; usually, they’re just small behaviors you fall into due to lapses in self-awareness. Or, they may be the result of pent-up stress or job dissatisfaction. Whatever the root cause, you can take steps to [...]
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Satisfied, dedicated employees make for a thriving company. And think about it for a moment: where would you be without your team? Of course, you care about them. But be sure to show it by helping them stay healthy, recognizing their needs both inside and outside of work, and keeping your door open, so communication [...]
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You spend a lot of time working – and a significant amount of that time is spent interacting with your boss. You get out of any relationship what you put into it, so when it comes to the one you have with your supervisor, you need to be firmly committed to it. After all, your [...]
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Before a job interview, nervousness is normal, expected, and even beneficial – as long as it doesn’t spiral out of control. It’s your body’s way of preparing you to win. As noted by Dr. Sherry Benton, founder and chief science officer of the online behavioral health platform Tao Connect, when you experience anxiety, “the brain’s [...]
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These days, many more people are spending some or all their working hours at home. Whether this description fit you before the coronavirus lockdown occurred or was thrust upon you suddenly, as a result, rest assured that you can be productive and engaged in your work, even if your kitchen has become your breakroom and [...]
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Had you already started a job hunt when the global lockdown due to Covid-19 hit this spring? Or, had you simply been considering a career change and are now feeling daunted by the current economic uncertainty? Either way, here are some tips for your search strategy, circa the second half of 2020, and today’s “new [...]
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November 6, 2020
