How to Address Employee PPE Complaints
Every seven seconds, a worker in the United States is injured on the job. Many of these injuries could be avoided with the proper use of personal protection equipment (PPE), especially in warehouses and manufacturing
3 Ways to Manage Your Workplace Stress
We live in a culture where the average worker is expected to do much more than just work, and highly stressful working environments are considered normal. Not surprisingly, this has led to a spike in
How to Improve Your Career by Becoming More Coachable
You’ll often hear many sports observers say some of the best athletes in the world are also the most coachable. In many ways, the same principle applies to the office. You could have an outstanding
You Don’t Have to Put Up With a Workplace Bully
Workplaces, being staffed with adults, should be bully-free zones. But survey commissioned by CareerBuilder and conducted by Harris Poll found otherwise, showing that as much as 28 percent—or 1 in every 4 people—were victims of
What One Bad Employee Can Do to Your Workplace Culture
One bad apple really can spoil the whole bunch! Toxic employees are not only harmful, rude and difficult to get along with, they also create a highly negative and stressful workplace environment for everyone else.
How to Manage an Unmanageable Employee
While difficult employees often create misunderstandings, disrupt day-to-day work and affect team morale, it’s not always possible to fire them immediately. Whether it’s an employee who can’t get along with others, doesn’t respond well to
Improve Your Email Writing Skills to Send Out the Right Message
Whether you’re a floor manager or administration assistant, email is a crucial part of daily office communications. With increasing globalization, you need to be an effective email communicator regardless of the job or the industry
The 5 Things You Need to Be Prepared for Your First Day on the Job
Depending on how well you’re prepared, the first day on your job can be memorable – or stressful. Now that you’ve landed the job, get ready for your first day at work and reduce your
How to Make Sure Your Employees are Following Your Safety Standards
Without suitable plans in place, employers often end up paying millions of dollars for work-related accidents, injuries and illnesses. Failure to implement safety standards can result in revenue losses, absenteeism and decrease productivity. As the
How to Speak and Listen Courteously on the Phone
Poor telephone etiquette can – and often does – have serious consequences in terms of business or even personal losses. Unfortunately, for many people with busy schedules and a full workload, answering the phone graciously
5 Effective Habits of Responsible Workers
Whether you want that raise, promotion or simply to be a better team player, it’s important to show that you’re responsible at work. By becoming more responsible, you learn to manage your time better, achieve
Sick of Making Minimum Wage? Try a Career as a Welder
If you’re interested in creating, cutting and repairing things, you should seriously consider starting a career as a welder. As new construction and transportation projects continue to come up, there is a shortage of welders.