How is Workplace Safety Shifting in 2017?
With the start of a new presidential term, many people are wondering how OSHA regulations may be changing in 2017 and beyond. Federal rules aren’t the only way workplace safety is shifting, though. Here are a few of the changes you’ll be seeing this year. Staying on top of these
The Steps Every Employer Should Take to Build Trust in the Office
Everyone in an office must trust one another, and trust you as their manager, if the office is expected to succeed. This is a basic fact of business. One thing to remember, though, is that trust is not a static thing. It is “an evolving thing that ebbs and flows,”
Are Your Processes Set to Comply With the New I-9?
If you’re not directly involved in the Human Resources department of your company, maybe you’ve never heard of the I-9 form. But Form I-9 is an absolutely vital part of on-boarding a new employee. This form is used to verify the identity and work eligibility of an employee, and as
How to Spot a Potentially Aggressive or Threatening Job Candidate
At Staffing Resources, we fill hundreds of positions for both temporary and permanent work, and we know that it doesn’t matter how long the employee stays – you do not want to hire an overly aggressive or threatening job candidate. The question is, how can you spot such a candidate
How Can You Improve Your Team’s Productivity?
Productivity is the key to a healthy, functioning business. But all too often, this vital quality is missing from a work team. Why? The problem could be any number of things, including: Lack of Accountability Poor Communication Burn-out Poor Planning Too Many Interruptions Wrike, a project management software firm, conducted
It’s Time to do a Work Detox | How to Regroup and Refocus for 2017
For many people, now is the time of year for resolutions, new goals, and fresh starts. The new year is a way to mentally draw a line in the sand, making it easier to begin a new journey. You may have new years resolutions related to fitness, family, or fun.