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Now that we are more than halfway through the year, it’s a good time to reflect on where we have been and where we are predicted to go before the end of 2013. The labor market has made gradual progress in the past couple of years and that trend seems to be continuing. When 2012… Read More »

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Resumes are normally the first glance a potential employer gets at an applicant, so you want to make a good first impression. There are a lot of tips out there on resume writing and many different ways to format your resume. Below are a few tips to keep in mind while writing a resume to… Read More »

No matter what your job is, engineering controls are the first line of defense against occupational injury and fatalities. However, these methods do not always offer the maximum protection for workers, so personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial. Often times, workers don’t wear their safety equipment because it’s a nuisance to put on or because… Read More »

Legislative Brief Employers often use tests and other selection procedures to screen applicants for hire and employees for promotion. There are many different types of tests and selection procedures, including cognitive assessments, personality assessments, medical examinations, credit checks and criminal background checks. The use of tests and other selection procedures can be a very effective… Read More »

In order for any business to be successful, it is essential that its employees possess the proper skill sets to do their jobs at a high level.  Since most employees do not enter a company completely equipped to fit their new position, training is very important.  Though many employers view training as simply a burdensome… Read More »

According to the Western Kentucky University, back pain in the work place is common for those who sit all day behind a computer and those who manually lift all day.  So whether you are working as a receptionist or working in construction, it is very important to protect your back! For Office Jobs: Taking short… Read More »

Now that we are moving to the new year, we can take a look at what 2012 brought the economy, workplace and people as a whole.  Here a few statistics to show the changes from 2011 to 2012 and what 2013 may bring. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the number of… Read More »

There are many different interviewing tips, strategies and opinions out there.  The most important thing to remember is to be yourself and be honest. An interview is for a company to decide if you are a fit for them, but also for you to decide if the company is a fit for you. Always research… Read More »

The hiring pace for this years holiday season is trending to break the record set 12 years ago in 2000.  So far in October and November of this year, retailers added 619,700 seasonal workers to their payrolls, which is a 19% increase compared to last year, according to consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.  If businesses… Read More »