It doesn’t take many injuries to put your workplace in peril – even serious peril. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 4,600 American workers are killed on the job each year. Among the top injuries sustained are falls, ladder and forklift incidents, machinery accidents, hazardous energy occurrences and respiratory issues. [...]
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Does your organization do enough… …to retain great workers? …to motivate employees to give their best effort? …to attract and keep high performers? Take a…
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The long interview process has ended and you’ve finally chosen your candidate from among the many. Next step, onboarding the new hire and making the transition as seamless as possible--but what about the finalists you didn’t choose? Do you really need to do anything more with them? Yes.From a candidate’s perspective, they may have sent [...]
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When considering a recruitment strategy, take a cue from the Boy Scouts: Be prepared. Employers who have a constant flow of recruits – rather than simply starting to look when an opening pops up – will always have quality candidates at the ready. Let’s look at some of the “hows” and the “whys” of an [...]
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During the summer, productivity may not always be at its peak. Distractions abound and projects can get derailed. How do you keep employees engaged, motivated and productive when everyone is mentally on the seventh fairway or in beach mode? Take time to look ahead. Summer can be an ideal time to take stock of where [...]
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When it’s hot, it’s hot. And when it’s summer, work may not always be the first thing on your employees’ minds. The kids are out of school, vacations are beckoning, and the pool looks pretty darned good right about now … As an employer, you can scarcely afford to let productivity or profitability suffer just [...]
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For many, team building activities conjure images of treasure hunts in the local park or worse, outward bound activities involving rope courses and other physical challenges.If the goal is to promote team building among employees, the type of activity must be an all-inclusive one that staff will enjoy or, at least, attend.Katie Morrell of American [...]
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Employers want their offices to act as well-oiled machines with everyone getting along – or at least having disagreements that lead to greater understanding of each others’ positions. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen – and when the negative vibes go unchecked, they can poison the entire workplace. So here are some suggestions on how to [...]
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How long are candidates on the job market? What tactics do they rely on most when searching for employment? How can you connect with the…
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Are too many good employees leaving your company in favor of “greener pastures” elsewhere? Are more getting ready to walk out the door this year?…
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June 11, 2015
