Every workplace safety program involves training programs where employees learn how to stay safe on the job, but truly educating should involve building a culture that puts safety first. Based on hard work, cooperation and vigilance at all levels of a company, a culture of safety is the shared attitude to uphold in the workplace.… Read more »
We tend to think of professional people as upstanding and trustworthy, but surveys show a large percentage of people admit to lying on their resumes. For employers looking to hire people they can trust, this presents a major challenge: Having to spot lies on a resume. It can be difficult to identify false information; however,… Read more »
Although kids going back to school in the fall makes things simpler for working parents in some respects, the back-to-school season can be pretty complicated. With the school day typically ending between 3 and 4 p.m., working parents need to either head home to look after their children or make sure their kids are occupied… Read more »
Hiring a new staff member is a time–intensive task, as it should be: Hiring decisions are essential to an organization’s success. Those involved in hiring decisions must have the skills and time to pick out the best candidate for each open position. If your hiring team doesn’t have the expertise and time to get it right, your company may want to outsource the bulk… Read more »
Effective workforce management is key to the success of any business. A company can run itself when it has the proper amount of people in the correct roles. When a business is growing or going through a busy period, it increases the load on a workforce and the company should respond accordingly. If the growth… Read more »
Conversations around workplace safety often make us think of industrial, construction or commercial places of business. However, there are many hazards in the typical office, and most of them go overlooked. Each year, tens of thousands of office employees are affected by costly injuries or health conditions they acquired on the job. Although the potential… Read more »
Of course, employers would like to think workplace violence will never occur on their premises but relying on wishful thinking just isn’t good enough. Every responsible employer must work to prevent workplace violence and have a plan in place in case an incident does occur. With 76 percent of shooting incidents taking place at a… Read more »
Managers and employees both want to avoid workplace accidents, and a big part of avoiding accidents is being able to recognize and prevent hazards as they appear. Because management typically isn’t available to oversee employee safety all the time, it is essential for employees to be able to recognize and prevent hazards on their own.… Read more »
The economy is surging, and American workers are more productive than ever. In this environment, it’s important employers do everything they can to avoid worker fatigue. Accidents can be averted when staff members are attentive, focused and completely engaged while on the job. To ensure that employees are working at full capacity and steer clear… Read more »
Hiring a new staff member, regardless of the role, can be one of the most challenging tasks for any company. Given all the work that goes into hiring, you might be reluctant to give serious consideration to applicants that are underqualified. However, hiring an underqualified applicant can be a smart move for your organization if… Read more »