Are You Reporting Misconduct in the Workplace?
If you’re like many employees, you might be reluctant to report misconduct to your employer. No one wants to be a snitch, and you might worry about retaliation. But the reality is that when it comes to safety violations, reporting them is essential. A workplace accident happens every seven seconds in the United States, leading to 104,000,000 […]
Signs You Are the Right Fit for Industrial Work
If you‘ve been looking for a job in the manufacturing industry, there‘s a good chance you‘ve seen the term “light industrial.“ You‘ll find the term in job titles, postings, and descriptions, but no matter how many times you come across it, you‘re still not quite sure what it means. So, how would you know if you‘re the right fit for light industrial work? First, let‘s look at the term to understand it fully, so you can determine if […]
5 Tips for Adjusting to the Night Shift
If you have spent most of your life getting traditional sleep patterns—awake during the day and asleep at night—it can be challenging to adjust to your first night-shift job. The transition could take a toll on your body and mind, so be aware that it will probably take time to adjust. How much time it […]
How to Increase Speed and Quality in Your Workplace
Managers perform a balancing act every day: It consists of finding a way to have a productive workplace without sacrificing quality. Pushing your people to work harder is not the answer. Not only will you see a decrease in quality, morale among your team members will suffer, too. Coaching your people to employ methods of […]
7 Ted Talks to Share With Your Team to Help Boost Productivity
Inspiration comes in many forms, and one of the most effective of those forms is the online TED talks. An acronym for technology, entertainment, and design, TED talks cover just about everything you can imagine. Financial independence, self-worth, education, and happiness are just a few of the topics discussed in the talks. Here are seven […]
How to Avoid Being Awkward in Your Interview
Job interviews are hard enough without making a blunder or two to create an awkward situation. Of course, everyone makes mistakes, but messing up during a job interview can be devastating, especially when there’s a lot of competition for the opening. Here are a few things that can create an awkward moment for you. Try […]