The Value of Taking a Temporary Job During a Time of Uncertainty

Since the onset of Covid-19, approximately 30 million Americans have been on unemployment. During a single two-week period in early July, 4.1 million lost their jobs. It’s been a rough ride, but history has shown that temporary jobs are a hot commodity once an economy begins to recover. As the job market expands again, companies […]

Learn Tips for How to Show Empathy in the Workplace

“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” These words from President Teddy Roosevelt ring true for all relationships, in and out of the workplace. Empathy is a vital leadership competency, one you want to encourage and develop in your managers and others. And it’s critical to solidifying good work […]

Safety Tips from Health Experts When Returning to Work

As you return to work during the Covid-19 pandemic, things will not look or feel the same – any more than they do in other aspects of your life. It truly is a new normal and a shared responsibility among everyone to keep themselves and others safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

Check Out These Five Tips for Working Your First Warehouse Job

Research shows that the warehousing industry is worth approximately $141 billion a year and accounts for 13.5 billion square feet of inventory. So as you start your new warehouse job, you’re joining a major business sector with countless opportunities to offer. Whether your job is seasonal, part-time, or permanent, you want to start on the […]

The Best Books to Read to Help with Self Care

Fall is a natural time for learning. While this year may look different than any other, as summer winds down, your mind still tends to want to crack open a book – literally or figuratively, if you opt for an audio or electronic version. It’s also a good time to focus on self-care and improvement. […]

4 Bad Work Habits You Should Ditch Immediately

To stay happy, productive, and anxiety-free, don’t let bad work habits bring you down. They don’t make you a terrible person; usually, they’re just small behaviors you fall into due to lapses in self-awareness. Or, they may be the result of pent-up stress or job dissatisfaction. Whatever the root cause, you can take steps to […]

3 Tips for How Employers Can Show They Care About Their Employees

Satisfied, dedicated employees make for a thriving company. And think about it for a moment: where would you be without your team? Of course, you care about them. But be sure to show it by helping them stay healthy, recognizing their needs both inside and outside of work, and keeping your door open, so communication […]

Learn How to Build a Better Relationship with Your Boss

You spend a lot of time working – and a significant amount of that time is spent interacting with your boss. You get out of any relationship what you put into it, so when it comes to the one you have with your supervisor, you need to be firmly committed to it. After all, your […]

The Importance of Overcommunicating with Employees During COVID-19

Crisis communication refers to the technologies, systems, and processes that enable your organization to convey messages back and forth to your workforce and other stakeholders in the event of an emergency. Earlier this year, the need for a robust crisis communication plan hit companies worldwide like a tidal wave, with the onset of COVID-19. To […]

Important Tips for How to Calm Your Nerves Before an Interview

Before a job interview, nervousness is normal, expected, and even beneficial – as long as it doesn’t spiral out of control. It’s your body’s way of preparing you to win. As noted by Dr. Sherry Benton, founder and chief science officer of the online behavioral health platform Tao Connect, when you experience anxiety, “the brain’s […]