Being a light industrial manager isn’t easy: Employees need to be coached, listened to and rewarded, while executives must be kept in mind and kept in the loop. It can… read more →
Employee recognition is the formal acknowledgement of an employee’s or team’s effort that supports the organization’s goals and gone beyond normal expectations. We all need to feel appreciated, and employees… read more →
We often think about physical illness when we think about health and productivity at work, but mental health is just as important – if not more so. Studies have indicated… read more →
For the typical job opening, a hiring manager is inundated with dozens of resumes, and job seekers must do their best to stand out if they want to be contacted… read more →
Think of some of the most iconic brands: Apple, McDonalds and Walmart. The companies behind these brands didn’t develop them by accident. Brand building is a purposeful exercise, done by… read more →
A ‘demotion’ sounds so official, like a military officer getting the rank indicators ripped off a uniform. However, a demotion can be much subtler than that. If you were given… read more →
In most ways, job interviews for a staffing company’s jobs aren’t any different than job interviews with an employer, but there are some variations for which you ought to be… read more →
If you’ve recently been promoted into a leadership position, congratulations! All your hard work has finally paid off! Becoming a leader does mean new challenges, many of which are not… read more →
Social media can be a highly-effective human resources tool, especially with regards to hiring and recruitment of light industrial professionals. If you want to get the most out of social… read more →
Many facets of being a manager can be gratifying and enjoyable, but managing various personalities, especially those of difficult staff members, can be stressful and even feel isolating. But, it… read more →