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Unexpected disruptions can affect how a business operates. Employee illness, weather related delays, scheduling challenges, and other interruptions can make it harder to keep projects moving and deadlines on track. While businesses cannot prevent every disruption, they can prepare for common challenges and establish practices that help employees stay productive. Here are three ways businesses…

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.

Cold weather can create serious safety risks for employees who work outdoors or in cold indoor environments. Construction sites, warehouses, loading areas, and unheated workspaces can expose workers to conditions that increase the risk of cold stress. Cold stress occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can replace it. Without appropriate precautions, workers…

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…

Your resume is often the first impression you make on a potential employer. A clear, professional resume helps hiring managers understand your experience, skills, and qualifications quickly. Before submitting an application, take time to review the details, tailor your content to the position, and make it easy for employers to see why you are a…

Workplace falls can happen in almost any industry, from construction and warehousing to healthcare, transportation, and building maintenance. Slippery floors, cluttered walkways, unstable surfaces, and unprotected edges can put employees at risk of serious injuries. According to the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, falls are a common cause of workplace injuries and…

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…