A traditional recruiting effort limits your options. To break out of these restrictions, you should also target other possibilities, potential hires outside your normal applicants. But how? How do you effectively look for passive candidates? Think about what happens during the normal process of filling an open position. You place a job posting and wait…
Job searches often get frustrating. Feelings of demoralization can lead you to attack any potential position, no matter how unpromising it seems. But don’t get desperate. Watch out for red flags in job descriptions and stay away from scams and other wastes of time. Unemployment represents a scary time in any worker’s life. Given the…
Forklifts just look dangerous. Think about it: they are large, heavy, and have pointed spikes coming out of the front. Having them around is like having a metal elephant running around your facility. And, true to their looks, forklifts provide a major accident risk. For that reason, it’s important not to overlook any safety protocols…
Knowing what to include on your resume can present a tricky puzzle. You want it to be as thorough as possible…but also pithy and concise. You want it to be impressively broad…but also inviting and easy to read. This balance is even harder to strike when you have numerous temp assignments under your belt. Do…
Want to become a better leader? Of course you do. There’s a catch, though. “Leadership” isn’t a single thing. It’s actually a complex web of disparate capabilities. To improve your leadership ability, you need to focus on improving these more targeted skills. After all, leadership is more than just achieving a supervisor’s title. It’s also…
They say, “careers are all about relationships.” Just look at all the resources that go into networking. But your most crucial relationship at work can also be the most intimidating (and the most frustrating): the one with your boss. You and your boss don’t have to be best friends. Sometimes those kinds of personal bonds…
You’re committed to safety. You have devised precise policies for every situation, making sure every action is as safe as possible. But are you sure those protocols are getting enacted on a daily basis? Do your workers know all the safety procedures that you set up? A strong commitment to safety training reduces accidents and…
About 16 million jobs are filled each year through staffing companies. At the same time, around 9 out of every 10 employers utilize recruiting firms in some way. But ask a typical job seeker about a staffing firm and what do you usually get? Yawns. Shrugs. General lack of enthusiasm. Why? Why are so many people indifferent about using…
In the movies, a “desk job” always refers to something safe. A cop or army officer will get one to avoid the line of fire. But while working in an office represents a less dangerous profession than, say, chasing criminals, there are still safety concerns to keep in mind. Among these are making sure your desk stays ergonomically correct. According to government statistics, a…
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