Why Welding Is Harder Than Most People Think
Did you ever consider how metal can be bonded to hold up under enormous weights on buildings and bridges? One of the primary reasons is that expert welders, who are highly trained and skilled, created welds that will withstand the weight and the elements for years to come. Experienced welders make the process look simple, but it’s far from it. It’s a skill […]
Should You Tell Your Interviewer If You Don’t Have Reliable Transportation?
Stephanie just found out that she’s been invited to interview for an administrative assistant position with a local manufacturing firm. She neither owns a car nor has a driver’s license. She’s an honest young woman, but she isn’t sure if she should mention this at the interview. What if she isn’t chosen because she doesn’t drive? […]
How Redeployment of Temporary Workers Will Speed Up Hiring
If you aren’t already aware of the advantages of hiring temporary labor, here’s a quick summary: Flexibility: Employers, especially smaller companies, need to be able to adjust the size of their teams during either busy or low periods. Hiring permanent staff can be time-consuming, and it removes the flexibility of responding to the ebbs and flows of business conditions. Temporary workers can offer a […]
Specialists Are the Rage, but You’re a Jack of All Trades
You might be good at a lot of things, but that means it’s less likely that you’ll be considered a specialist or expert in a specific field. That designation is saved for those who have dedicated most of their lives to one profession. While being a jack of all trades has certain advantages, being able […]
Get Over the Sunday Night Blues With These 5 Helpful Tips
It seems like everyone gets the Sunday-night blues at some point. You know that feeling of dread that starts coming over you late in the afternoon and reaches a crescendo by bedtime. While psychologists call it situational depression, we all know what it feels like and give it our own common names. Almost everyone that has a job works with […]
How Mentoring Programs Will Set Your Employees up for Success
Businesses are looking for ways to increase production, improve quality, retain workers and create an upbeat work environment. There is one low-cost solution that’s available for almost any company to use: a mentoring program. Your employees are your most valuable resource, and a mentoring program can help you get the most from them and help them […]