Although the classroom looks like any other computer lab, roll call is different for Central High School students of Tuscaloosa, Al. who are taking part in the Ready to Work (RTW) program. Simulating employees clocking into their jobs, students must punch into class by logging...
If you think college is just for new high school graduates getting a bachelor’s degree, think again. Not only can folks of all ages attend college, classes can likewise be taken with a wide variety of personal development and career objectives in mind. Whether you want...
Each year the Onin Group invests $1,000 in the education of ten of our teammates and their family members through our Endeavor Scholarship. Onin is in the business of creating careers, so helping teammates and their families achieve their educational pursuits is important to us...
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...
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...