Summer is finally here! Before heading off on vacation to the beach or campground, it’s important to prepare your outdoor workers for the transition to heat and humidity. Working even just a few hours in extremely hot temperatures can lead to dangerous illness and even death. There’s good news, though: heat-related emergencies can be… Read More »
No matter what you do for a living, job interviews are the most important meetings you’ll ever attend. It is important to prepare and give the right impression, as a single interview could change the trajectory of your career. Use these three tips to ace every job interview and take the next step in… Read More »
Do you often feel like there are not enough hours in the workday to get your tasks done? While you can’t add more time to the day, you can improve your work routine to maximize the time you do have. Optimize Your To-Do List Each morning, make a list of the tasks you must complete… Read More »
As a laborer, you might not think too much about your resume. However, that resume is the first thing potential employers see when you apply for a job. You want your resume to be modern, easy-to-read and to make the case that you deserve an interview. Competition for labor jobs is fierce, and you can’t… Read More »
Preparing for a job interview requires you to research, practice and prepare. However, before you ever get a chance to show off that preparation, your interviewer will have already judged you based on their first impressions. You only get one shot at making a great impression, so stay focused on these five tips to… Read More »
Procrastination can kill your productivity and add to your stress and anxiety levels – but that doesn’t stop most of us from succumbing to it from time to time. The key is to understand why you are procrastinating and what can you do to break the habit. Some common reasons behind procrastination are: You’re… Read More »
When an interviewer asks for your references, you’re most likely on the shortlist for the position. Your references can make or break whether or not you receive the offer. When is the last time you thought about whom you have on your reference list? When you start your career, your references may be teachers,… Read More »
According to research from MIT, people spend an average of 24 hours a week, one full day, online. There is no denying that getting recruitment ads in front of people online can help with visibility, but many companies resist this form of recruitment. Understanding the ins and outs of paid advertising isn’t easy, and… Read More »
You’ve likely spent the better part of the last decade working to understand how to attract and retain millennials, and now, it’s time to welcome a new generation to the workforce. Generation Z, individuals born from 1996 to 2010, are beginning to enter the job market. Here’s what you need to know if you’re… Read More »
Thanks to technology, people have never been more “connected” than they are today, but despite our ability to reach out to anyone, at any time, personal interactions are on the decline and loneliness is on the rise. Though we work next to people all day long, many Americans are noticing loneliness creep into their work… Read More »