Why is Employee Feedback Important to the Health of Your Business?

As a manager, it’s your job to give employees feedback to help them perform at optimal levels. When it’s positive words, the conversation is easier and more natural. But giving constructive criticism can feel awkward and uncomfortable. It’s why so many managers avoid it altogether and stay silent. However, this can lead to a further… Read More »

Why Staying Geographically Flexible May Help You Get a Job You Want

When you’re looking for a new job, you want the best-fit position that’s closest to where you live. However, sometimes that’s hard to find. If you’ve been hunting for a while with limited success, what can you do? It may be time to expand your search. Here’s how: Open up your job search parameters. When… Read More »

Are You Listening to Respond or Listening to Understand?

You give employees a chance to voice their ideas and opinions. You also ask for feedback and inquire about questions and concerns. But are you actually listening to what they’re saying? Or are you preparing your response? If it’s the latter, you’re missing out on an opportunity create a deeper, trust-based relationship with your team;… Read More »

How Do You Answer: “Why Was There a Gap in Your Employment?”

With all the the chaos and uncertainty of the past year, there’s a rising number of job seekers with employment gaps. If you’re one of them, how do you discuss the situation during an interview without sabotaging your chance of landing the job? Here are some tips to follow: Expect to talk about it. Don’t… Read More »

What if My Warehouse Runs Out of PPE?

In the past, PPE was used solely in certain settings, such as health care, construction, and warehouse work. Today, it’s essential for businesses, schools, and organizations of all shapes and sizes to stay open. As a result, there’s often shortages of certain items, ranging from masks and gloves to gowns and more. If you don’t… Read More »

Here’s When to Invest in Equipment Upgrades for Your Team

When you have the best equipment in your warehouse, it can improve efficiency and productivity. You won’t have as many repairs from broken-down and aging equipment to deal with. You can also help your workers get their jobs done faster and better. However, warehouse equipment comes at a high cost, so you have to think… Read More »

Avoid Putting This on Your Resume

Your resume is your ticket into the interview process. If you don’t submit a strong one, then don’t expect a call back from a hiring manager. So what are some ways you could be sabotaging those offers for interviews? If you’re including the following three things on your resume, then hiring managers will think twice… Read More »

5 Things to Do During Your Time-Off

Whether you’ve been furloughed, laid off, or are just taking a long vacation from work, there are a few steps you should take to help set the stage for future success in your career and in your life. By investing in yourself in this way, you’ll be able to achieve your goals and more satisfaction… Read More »

Networking Tips for Your Next Job Fair

Career fairs can put you in front of a range of potential employers and give you a great opportunity to find your next position. But when it comes to working the room and networking with different company representatives, what’s the best way to approach it all? Here are some tips that will help you stand… Read More »

Help! Should I Hire More Employees or Pay Overtime?

The New Year has just begun and already you have more demand than you expected. The question now is whether you can sustain it. If you can, perhaps it’s time to hire more staff. If you’re not sure, maybe paying for overtime is a better option to consider. Whatever situation you’re in, here are some… Read More »