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Winter is here and along with it is flu season, weather-related delays and all the extra commitments that come along with the new year. It is no surprise then to hear that winter can affect how a business is run and can create a hiccup in business operations by obstructing project work, delaying deadlines and…

Many people have resolutions on the brain during this time of year. But it’s one thing to set goals — network more, learn to meditate, or get better at writing — and quite another to actually accomplish them. What are the right kinds of resolutions to make? How do you stay motivated? How do you…

As an employer, become more aware of the risk of motor vehicle crashes among younger workers. Learn about Federal and state laws that cover workplace driving and offers recommendations to employers for preventing motor vehicle crashes among younger workers. Finally, receive links to useful resources on the Internet.

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such as those without shelter, outdoor workers, and those who work in an area that is poorly insulated or without…

Staffing firms created 15,100 new jobs in October, up 0.5% from September and 8.8% from October 2013, according to seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Year-to-year growth is nearing the 9% rate recorded at the beginning of this year—averaging 8.7% over the past 12 months. Nonseasonally adjusted BLS data,…

Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace. This includes providing employees with safe tools and equipment, warning employees of potential hazards, providing safety training, keeping records of work-related injuries/illnesses, and much more! As an employer, you can learn how to comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards, go beyond compliance, and…

You can take a few simple measures to avoid getting sick. Wash your hands often and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are nowhere to be found, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a…

A resume is the initial step to making a great first impression with an employer. Double-check the most minute, taken-for-granted details to avoid typos, grammatical errors, and incorrect contact information. Ensure your resume has a good visual balance; avoiding wall-to-wall text featuring five different fonts or too much white space. Make your resume specific for…

Avoid a work environment with slippery, cluttered, or unstable walking/working surfaces. Check for unprotected edges, floor holes, wall openings, and unsafely positioned ladders. According to the 2009 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 605 workers were killed and an estimated 212,760 workers were seriously injured by falls to the same or lower level. Fall…

Ask these four questions to learn about best practices, company culture, and your employees’ thoughts: • What are we doing when operating at our best? This question will reveal best practices. The answers you receive will also reveal the company’s culture. Know this it will allow you to leverage those best practices in your marketing…