“Top Ten Reasons Why Large Companies Fail To Keep Their Best Talent” (From Forbes.com)

Forbes.com blogger Eric Jackson presents an interesting article which discusses the many possible reasons why top talent leaves large companies. He also offers some insight for employers in order to understand and maintain their best people! Definitely worth a read. To read the full article simply click here!… Read More »

“Unemployment Insurance for Tomorrow’s Economy” (From the Urban Institute)

In this video, “Unemployment Insurance for Tomorrow’s Economy” from the Urban Institute, you’ll find an insightful discussion and information regarding Unemployment Insurance that can assist in preparing your business for the years ahead. To view the 90 minute video, simply click here!… Read More »

OSHA Respiratory Protection Awareness (TRN Safety Alert)

From Cliff Gerbick, ASP (The Reserves Network Director of Safety) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a series of videos which will help employers understand the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The videos, available in both English and Spanish, provide information that employers can use to determine their individual needs… Read More »

The Reserves Network Makes Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ Client List

Fairview Park, OH — The Reserves Network, a regional staffing service for the office, industrial, professional and technical markets, has been named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing™ Client list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only award that recognizes staffing firms that receive remarkable reviews from their clients. Fewer… Read More »

The Reserves Network Opens Merrillville Office

Merrillville, IN — The Reserves Network, a provider of “Total Staffing Solutions” for the office, industrial, professional and technical markets, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office location in Merrillville, IN. Located at 8105 Georgia Street, the new office will serve as a Recruit Center for TRN’s Matteson, IL office, providing a… Read More »

OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of Fiscal Year 2011 (TRN Safety Alert)

From Cliff Gerbick, ASP (The Reserves Network Director of Safety) OSHA has released its annual list of the top 10 workplace violations for fiscal year 2011 (October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011). Annually the list contains mostly the same standards, only switching positions, and this year is no exception. The Top 10 Citations for… Read More »

Common Misconceptions Regarding Powered Industrial Truck Training (TRN Safety Alert)

From Cliff Gerbick, ASP (The Reserves Network Director of Safety) One of the many frequent misconceptions regarding Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) has to do with operator training. OSHA requires business to train, observe and certify all PIT operators. With that said, it needs to be restated that businesses must train, observe and certify all PIT… Read More »

OSHA Issues New National Emphasis Program (TRN Safety Alert)

From Cliff Gerbick, ASP (The Reserves Network Director of Safety) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for chemical facilities. The NEP is focused on protecting workings from the risks associated with catastrophic releases of highly hazardous chemicals. The new NEP replaces a 2009 pilot Chemical Facility… Read More »

The Reserves Network Celebrates National Staffing Employee Week (Sept. 12-18)

Fairview Park, OH — From Sept. 12-18 The Reserves Network will join staffing companies across the country in celebration of National Staffing Employee Week (NSEW). A Week, which was created to pay tribute to an increasingly important segment of the American workforce: the nation’s temporary employees. More than 2.5 million Americans work each day through… Read More »

Unpaid Federal Loans Means More Taxes on Employers (TRN Commentary)

By Gordon Friedrich (The Reserves Network Vice President, Corporate Counsel) In previous articles, we have discussed how most states have taken federal loans to pay for the increased volume of unemployment claims. In Ohio for example, the totals loans currently exceed $2.4 Billion. Since there is no money to pay back the loans before the… Read More »