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Setting 2023 Career Goals for Your Team

Posted on 01/05 by Erin Helms

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Goal setting is a challenging part of management. However, great things start with goals. It is advisable to set difficult yet achievable goals. As we approach 2023, the development and progress of your organization depend on goals. Here are ways to set effective goals with your team.

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Tagged #TeamGoalsAtWork #WarehouseStaffing #GeneralLaborStaffing #LightIndustrialStaffing

10 Questions to Ask Generation Z Candidates During an Interview

Posted on 11/03 by Erin Helms

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Gen Z is coming into the workplace. Unfortunately, many lack professional experience. Creative questioning can help you bridge the gap. Here are ten question topics for your Gen Z applicants.

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Tagged #InterviewQuestions #HiringHelp #LightIndustrialStaffing

Safety 101: How Often Do Industrial Employees Need Workplace Safety Training?

Posted on 10/20 by Erin Helms

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Safety is a significant concern for industrial employees. You want to provide your employees with the best safety training possible for their health and to protect your business. It is vital to ensure compliance. If you lack safety experience, knowing when your employees need to be retrained or receive refresher safety training might be challenging. Here are some fundamental guidelines to point you in the right direction.

Posted in Safety Resources

Tagged #WorkplaceSafety #LightIndustrialStaffing #TempStaffing

7 Things Light Industrial Employers Need on Their Interview Checklist

Posted on 10/06 by Erin Helms

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In the light industrial work industry, all companies are different. However, some standards and guidelines can apply across entire industries. Light industrial employers need items on their interview checklist to hire the best people for the job.

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Tagged #LightIndustrialStaffing #WarehouseStaffingNearMe #TempStaffing

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How to Stand Out as a Seasonal Worker: Tips for Success

Congratulations, you’ve made the smart decision to take a temporary seasonal job! Your bank account will thank you for the extra deposits from now through the end of the year, or whenever the job ends. But if you’re between full-time jobs, or if you’re thinking about changing careers, a temporary job, even if it’s a seasonal one, can be the starting point of a brand new career. You’re giving yourself the opportunity to meet people who might be able to help you advance your career in the future or, if you’re fortunate enough, you might be making an excellent case for your temporary manager to want to hire you full-time at the end of the season. It’s in your best interest to make a great impression during your seasonal job and stand out from people who are just there for the extra cash. Here’s how to stand out as a seasonal employee and set yourself up for success in the future.

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Vehicle and Equipment Safety for Colder Seasons

We’re so close to needing to put away all of our summer gear in exchange for the boots, gloves, hats and heavy coats required for working in the cold and snow of winter. Whether winter for you means temperatures dropping below 40 degrees or facing the potential of blizzards and ice storms, it’s important to keep safety top of mind as the seasons change — especially when heavy equipment is involved, or if you might need to drive on icy roads. Here are a few important safety tips to keep in mind for the cold months ahead.

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What Your Employees Want From Your Company

Stand out as a desirable company to work for, and retain your best talent, by understanding what your employees really want. It’s a common refrain from managers and HR offices in the past few years -- “Nobody wants to work anymore!” For what it’s worth, that’s a complaint that has been voiced for more than 100 years; everything old is new again. The truth is that people don’t want to work for less than what they’re worth; they don’t want to be told to be grateful just for having a job that pays them and they don’t want to feel like they have to sacrifice their personal lives and time for a job that doesn’t appreciate them. As a manager, you might be on the defensive already and that’s understandable. But take a moment and consider what your employees actually want from your company before skipping on to your next piece of reading material. Here’s what employees want:

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