You care about your employees, so you want them to be their best selves. Right now, you don’t have an employee wellness program, but you’re thinking about implementing one. Doing so makes employees feel valued while simultaneously improving your bottom line. Here’s why you can’t afford to not invest in an employee wellness program. Benefits… Read more »
“Everyone wants to win on Saturday afternoon when the game is played. It’s what you do the other six days that decides the outcome.” – Lou Holtz Although diehard football fans anticipate football season each year, not everyone thinks about the months leading up to the official kickoff. Before fans once again pack the stadiums,… Read more »
“Every accident is a notice that something is wrong with men, methods, or material. Investigate—then act.” –damotech.com Although these two goals overlap, specific nuances separate them from each other. Having a safe workplace requires forethought on management’s part, whereas having a safe workforce requires employee preparation and compliance. That’s why these goals must merge… Read more »
To be honest, your team isn’t very diverse. Whether most people are a certain gender, race, religion, or from a similar economic background, something needs to change. You’re ready to put in the work, but you’re not sure where to start. Here’s some advice to help you learn more about the importance of a diverse… Read more »
August is here and its sky-high temperatures show no signs of dropping. As a warehouse manager, you’re rightfully concerned about how the summer heat will impact your team. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to provide workplaces free of known hazards. Here’s a look at what you can do to provide… Read more »
After interviewing more candidates than you care to count, you’ve just hired several new light industrial employees. This is a huge relief, as you’ve been short-staffed for while and you’re really excited about the talented professionals just about to join your team. Many companies think their work is done after offer letters are signed, but in reality, it’s just begun. If your new… Read more »
As an employer, keeping your team safe on the job is your top priority. The more guidance workers have to help them do their jobs safely and make careful decisions, the less likely they are to get hurt. It’s important to ensure new hires have safety training before starting their job, but you also need to reinforce these… Read more »
At long last, the COVID-19 vaccine is finally here. Of course, it’s currently in high demand so depending on your industry you and your staff might still have to wait a bit to access it. In the meantime, you’re working to ensure all of your employees will agree to get vaccinated when they’re able to do so. … Read more »
It’s always exciting to find a candidate who seemingly checks all your boxes. This makes it even more surprising when they fail your standard background check. Whether they were dishonest about their criminal past, padded their education history, or failed a drug test, you can’t ignore these red flags. Of course, there are always exceptions…. Read more »
You want your company to be a place where everyone feels welcome regardless of their race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Things aren’t currently terrible at your workplace but you know there’s room for improvement — and so does your team. More than half (55%) of U.S. employees believe their company should do more to… Read more »