When hiring for warehouse management, you want someone whom you can trust. This job requires a combination of good communication, good organization, a cool head, and physical fitness. Addressing the first three qualities takes the most time, so here are three questions to ask your candidates to see if they measure up to your standards.Describe [...]
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Are you fully capitalizing on the value of social media to source and recruit top talent? Because your competition most likely is. Social media can expand your pool of applicants and yield valuable information on candidates that you may not find elsewhere. Especially among Millennials, you’ll be out of the competitive loop if social media [...]
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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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More than 13 million people find jobs through staffing agencies every year. Working with an agency to find your next job can be a highly rewarding experience, as you not only save time and money, but also develop a valuable ongoing relationship with your recruiter. Yet there are myths about partnering with an employment agency [...]
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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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No one cares as much about your career as you do. So if you plan to continue to learn and advance, you need to get in the driver’s seat. Take charge of your professional future and set yourself on that yellow brick road to long-term success and happiness. Network to Greatness Don’t wait till you’re [...]
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There’s nothing you can do to change your employment history - so if you’ve experienced layoffs or career gaps, or jumped frequently from job to job, your best plan is to showcase your strengths and the unique value you bring to the table. You do this through your cover letter and resume, as well as [...]
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Spring has sprung … and now is the time to start planning for your summer seasonal hiring needs. Dragging your feet may mean you lose the best candidates to other jobs. An additional benefit to starting the process early is that you give yourself ample time to properly place and train your summer help. Make [...]
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The word “politics” comes from the Greek “politikos” meaning “of, for or relating to citizens.” At its very root, it’s not a negative concept. Politics is simply the art and science of influencing people. However, office politics can be a tricky road to navigate. Some people prefer to steer clear of it all together. But [...]
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Micromanagers spend an inordinate amount of time not doing their own jobs, but instead controlling the functions of people they should be coaching, developing, and leading. In best-case scenarios, micromanagement is an impediment to maximum progress. In extreme cases, it can cause an entire organization to stagnate and top talent to leave. The Collateral Damage [...]
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July 15, 2015
