Heuristics: Hiring Methods to Avoid Biases
If you’re responsible for hiring, you are probably already aware of the importance of hiring a diverse workforce. But you might not be sure how to put aside your own unconscious biases during the interview process. Understanding heuristics and how to overcome them is vital for hiring managers seeking a more diverse team. Here’s what […]
Don’t Hesitate and Miss an Opportunity You Have Been Waiting For!
Many people wish for change, but when an opportunity comes along, they tend to hesitate. As much as you might want a new position, you may also fear starting over. But it’s important not to wait too long, as big chances tend to disappear just as quickly as they showed up. Ask yourself these questions, and then, if the opportunity […]
Recently Unemployed? Here is How to Address the Gap in an Interview
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we know it, taking the unemployment rate to its highest level since the Great Depression. Jobs have slowly started to come back, and if your unemployment is due to the pandemic, no real explanation is needed. But even before COVID-19, employment gaps were extremely common. In fact, the average baby […]
Take Your Leadership to the NEXT Level
If you are a manager, you might be wondering if you’re as effective as you could be. Great leaders inspire rather than merely assigning tasks. Like any other skill, leadership requires practice, but implementing these easy tips can start to make a difference right away. Here’s how to take your leadership to the next level. […]
Safety First: Practice What You Preach
There’s an old concept in the construction industry known as the field/office divide. This represents the idea that the decisions being made in the home office rarely match what is happening in the field. Although it’s generally somewhat better in light industrial and technical workplaces, since managers tend to be onsite, there can still be a gulf between employees and […]
3 Ways to Adjust to Rotational Shiftwork
Rotational shiftwork simply means that rather than having set work hours, your schedule changes from day to day, including both daytime and overnight shifts. Despite the word “rotational,” you may not rotate through specific shifts throughout the week, but instead, work a haphazard collection of hours. If you’re new to this type of work, you […]