Tips on How to Quit Those 15-Minute Smoke Breaks
You’re a clock watcher. But you’re not counting down the minutes until your shift ends. No, your concern is how long you’ll have to hang on until the next smoke break. You’re addicted to nicotine, and the wait for your next cigarette can seem interminable. It’s no wonder that you and so many others like […]
Can Improving Your Posture Have a Positive Effect on Mood?
Maybe you heard it from your parents when you were slouching as a kid. Or perhaps you were in the military when someone who seriously outranked you yelled it in your ear: Shoulders back! Head up! Eyes forward! Whenever or wherever they gave you these instructions, it meant the same thing—stand up straight and look alert. And […]
3 Stretches to Do During Your Shift That Will Decrease Injury
There are advantages to performing manual labor each day. One of the most obvious is that you are moving and burning calories, which helps keep your weight in a healthy range. Another is you’re probably staying fit, all that moving and lifting is giving you a healthy cardiovascular system and building muscle. However, there is […]
4 Tips on How to Lead a More Effective Team
2Almost every exceptional leader has a passion for building and developing an elite team. After all, who would want to lead a run-of-the-mill team? That would not reflect well on your leadership skills. However, it takes more than a desire to lead an effective team. Leaders must be persistent and consistent in their pursuit of […]
Why Indiana Might Be the Place for You to Settle Down
There is plenty of speculation on how the term “Hoosier” came about, but two things are certain: it refers to anyone who lives in the state of Indiana, and practically everyone who resides there is proud of it. The Hoosier State is known for having several cities that offer an exceptional quality of life. And […]
Warehouse Trends: How E-Commerce Will Increase the Need for Material Handling Jobs
You’re probably already well aware that your company’s material handling system is a critical component in its success. When it’s working efficiently, it can help you to reduce your inventory, shorten delivery times, lower handling costs, and improve your overall customer service, all of which leads to happy customers and a stronger bottom line. By […]