How to Find (and Land) Seasonal Job Opportunities
New growth – that’s always been what Spring is about. As we get ready to see the plants and flowers wake up after a long winter, it’s time to think about how you can grow professionally. The days are longer, brighter, warmer, and it’s easy to feel energized. Why not take advantage of that extra […]
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign: Step 3? Train
Any manager who is serious about safety needs to be aware of fall hazards. To better educate workers about the danger of slips, trips, and falls, OSHA has developed a fall prevention campaign built around 3 steps: plan, provide, and train. We’ve already considered steps one and two. We’ve learned how to plan ahead and […]
Jumping Mental Roadblocks: How to Get Through an Unproductive Day
How many times have you gotten stuck during a project, not because it was too hard, and not because you lacked resources, but because your brain simply refused to cooperate? There’s a good chance it might have happened to you today! There are many legitimate excuses to hit a roadblock when working, but the most […]
A Simple Strategy to Help You Budget Better (And Save More)
Got big plans for this summer? Whether you have a vacation in the works, have a big purchase coming up, or just want a stronger hold on your finances, controlling your budget is the only way to guarantee your dreams will pan out. The problem is that not many of us are experts at keeping […]
How to Run an AMAZING Employee Wellness Initiative
A healthy workplace is a productive workplace. The link between feeling good and working hard seems obvious, but its implications are far-reaching and profound. As an example, an obese worker costs their employer over $4,000 more, as a yearly average, than a lower-weight employee would just on insurance and medical expenses. Speaking more generally, healthy […]
Could Quitting Coffee Save You Money AND Make You More Productive?
For over 100 years, a dose of caffeine during the workday has been a part of American culture. The “coffee break” is almost as universal as work itself, and we all have at least one coworker who is never more than arm’s length away from their mug. Many wear their coffee habit as a badge […]