How to Correctly Handle Internal Employee Conflict

Healthy conflict is a part of the growth of a team and a business. But the sort of conflict that comes from negativity and unresponsive personality clashes can do real and lasting damage to the work environment and the productivity of your projects. To effectively handle internal employee conflict, here are a few things you… Read more »

How Does a Staffing Agency Help You Find Employment?

The job hunt is like a full-time job in and of itself. It takes a fair amount of work to find new work, and it is important to know who you have supporting your efforts. Working with a staffing agency is a clear win for many candidates because recruiters offer unique insight and support to… Read more »

Why a Boring Job Doesn’t Mean You Need a Boring Resume

Your resume is like your business card in the world of online job applications. Employers likely don’t know much about you as a candidate until you hand them one little piece of paper. And that one document is your chance to make an impression. You can make that impression in the information you provide, the… Read more »

Is Your Company Prepared for an Emergency?

Imagine if there were a natural disaster, or a high-level security breach. How would your business be impacted? Do you know what your emergency plan is? Many companies are operating on the assumption they’ll simply deal with situations as they occur. Or if they do have an emergency plan; it is unhelpful – or worse,… Read more »

You Got Laid Off. How Do You Bounce Back?

If you’ve been on the receiving end of a life-altering pink slip, don’t worry. It happens more often than you might think. Now is the time to focus on how to get back on your feet and think seriously about what you are looking for from your next job. Here are a few tips to… Read more »

The One Reason You Haven’t Gotten Hired

One of the hardest things about taking on a job search is simply never hearing back from the companies you apply to. Not knowing whether your job application materials are attracting attention or if your skills are not competitive with other applicants is a tough situation to be in. In the absence of feedback, there… Read more »

How Is Your Company Preventing the Top OSHA Workplace Citations?

Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shares their most cited workplace hazards. The list is a consolidation of more than 30,000 inspections performed by federal OSHA staff, and the big issues are frustratingly similar across all workplaces. More than 4,500 workers are killed on the job every year in the U.S., and… Read more »

Why Should You Use a Temporary Staffing Service to Get Your Next Job in 2017?

If you haven’t worked with a staffing service in the past, there might be a little hesitation when it comes to partnering with a recruiter to find your next job opportunity. But the truth is that there are plenty of great reasons why a career consultant can support your job hunt. Recruiters are as invested… Read more »

Limit the Spread of Germs in the Workplace During Cold Season

With the winter months inevitably comes cold and flu season. Sick leave and unplanned absences in your workforce can have a serious impact on your team’s productivity and your bottom line. Here are a few things you can do as an employer to help limit the spread of germs at your company and help your… Read more »