As we honor our service men and women for Veterans Day, we’d like to recognize not only the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country but the important role our veterans play in the civilian workforce. In addition to their detailed technical training, veterans often...
By Safety Management Group What’s the most common kind of workplace injury? The U.S. Department of Labor says that it’s injuries to the hand and fingers, which account for more than a quarter of recordable workplace injuries. That’s important to know for two reasons. While working, we...
The Ōnin Group has acquired Universal Labor & Staffing, a Texas-based staffing company specializing in providing strategic temporary labor solutions for Global 1000 corporations. The transaction closed Sept. 27. With a 30-year history of providing staffing and managed services programs to national and global customers, Universal Labor...
Even when your personal life is full of joy, it’s hard to be in good spirits if the eight-plus hours a day you spend at work are making you miserable. Of course work can be stressful, and many of the factors in our work life aren’t...
While open offices can provide a positive work environment filled with collaborative group efforts, open spaces can also be noisy and invasive. For those who prefer quit reflection and privacy while working, it may take a while to adjust to your new open-spaced domain. Open offices...
Whether you’re starting a new job, or presenting a high-power presentation, it’s easy to worry you’re not qualified for your responsibilities and others can see through your façade. Having reservations about your competence is natural, and even healthy, but if you’re constantly overwhelmed by self-doubt, it...
We know the term “work” used to refer to sweaty activities for most people, with so many tasks requiring manual labor outdoors. Although many of us prefer sitting in the air conditioning to hoeing fields and hunting, the sedentary desk life is pretty bad for...
Whether you were enjoying palm trees, mountains, a desert escape or the peace of your backyard, nothing ruins your vacation vibe like returning to work with stacks of other people’s needs on your desk. But don’t panic yet. Getting caught up will always be stressful,...
Being prepared for an OSHA inspection is a must. When the OSHA inspectors actually show up at the door, though, there’s much to be considered from a legal and cooperation standpoint.One initial question that we get often — from that client who has an OSHA...
Finding a job is stressful. You’ve probably applied for many positions online, but sometimes having face-to-face interactions can be just the boost you need to jumpstart your job search. Job fairs are a great way to meet local company representatives and explore opportunities you may...
It turns out you can find a job using the same platforms you watch your best friend’s latest cat video on. Staples of the successful job search, like networking and presenting your expertise, can be translated from in-person activities to your social media profiles. If...
After four (or more) years of chasing an expensive diploma, 12 years of educational preparation beforehand, and the part-time jobs, internships and seasonal positions you held in between, you are ready for your first “real” job. Even after all of that training, it’s normal...