Having Difficulty Getting Back into the Job Search?
No one has to remind you that many workers have been laid off because of COVID-19. But you should be aware that all of this will come to an end and, if your company downsized or went out of business, you won’t be returning to your old job. That means you will need to begin a job search, and if you haven’t been through […]
Reintroducing Employees into the Office Post Lock-Down
As businesses begin recalling their workers, safety in the workplace has taken on new meaning. Organizations must create and develop updated policies and guidelines in the aftermath of COVID-19. Reassure your returning workers and any potential candidates that your company is working safely and will do whatever is necessary to safeguard them. A Return-to-Work message to all staff members is essential in outlining the policies and […]
Companies Are Now Offering Extra Days Off for Employees Who Quit Smoking
Many non-smokers have been complaining about the extra breaks their coworkers get when they step outside several times a day for a cigarette. Resentment leads to lower morale, which is bad for business. One Japanese company tackled the issue and may have come up with a solution: allowing its non-smoking workers to take an extra six days of paid time off each year. The […]
Signs You Don’t Appear Approachable to Your Team
You’ve seen them throughout your life: those special individuals everyone wants to be around, with their magnetic personality and welcoming demeanor. You can pick them out at every social gathering by all those smiling faces that surround them. And then there’s you and the majority of us: you might be just as successful, caring, and good-natured as those “popular […]
A Day in the Life of an Equipment Maintenance Technician
Excellent maintenance technicians are not only getting their work done, but they are keeping an entire facility running smoothly. Each one of them has their approach to work, but the best of them are not merely showing up and getting through the day—they are being proactive, paying attention to the details, and going the extra […]
Honesty Is the Best Policy, but Avoid Saying These 4 Things to Your Co-Workers
If you’re like most people, you spend the majority of your waking hours at work. So, it makes sense you want to get along with your co-workers. You don’t have to be best buddies, but you don’t want to offend or alienate them, either. And you might be doing just that without knowing it. At some point, you may feel […]