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How to Keep Your Employees Focused During Summer Distractions

When summertime hits, it is often a struggle for employees to maintain focus and productivity when there are sunny skies, warm temperatures, and everyone seeming to be having nonstop summer vacation fun. This “summer slump” is common and understandable, but business doesn’t stop and there’s still work to be done. Keep your employees focused during [...] Read More

Maybe the Grass IS Greener!

Your job is pretty good. You’re earning a fair wage, your coworkers like you and nobody gives you a hard time. But could there be a better opportunity waiting for you somewhere else?

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3 Ways to Improve Candidate Experience

You’re looking to get the most out of your recruiting process. You want to find the best candidate in the cheapest, quickest, most efficient way possible. This makes sense. Most things companies do during the hiring process are meant to help the company make the best decision, while simultaneously limiting waste. From resume gathering to [...] Read More

4 Tips For Getting Your Employees to Perform at Their Best

Is business performance important? Of course it is. And your business is only as strong as each one of your employees. So, it’s essential you lead, motivate and inspire team members to consistently perform at their personal best levels. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. But there are some basic guidelines you can follow, to [...] Read More

The Most Effective Way to Check Candidate’s References

No matter how great a candidate seems during the interview, you can never be reasonably confident they’ll be a successful hire until you check their references. References should ideally be able to give you valuable insight into the candidate to help you solidify your decision, but if you just go through the motions of asking [...] Read More

4 Ways to Put Together a Successful Warehouse Team

Your warehouse is much more than just a storage facility. It plays a leading role in ensuring your entire supply chain system functions effectively. To make that happen, you need a strong, dedicated team of employees who understand your business goals and their own roles in meeting them. In other words, it’s their business, too [...] Read More

9 Ways to Keep Your Employees Safe in the Workplace

June is Workplace Safety Month. Although safety is a number-one priority 365 days a year, it’s a good time for a reminder about the best ways to keep your employees healthy and injury free. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers pay nearly $1 million each week in workers’ compensation costs. Above [...] Read More