An astounding 33 million Americans are unemployed because of the COVID-19 shutdown throughout the U.S. Still, as individual states begin to ease restrictions and the country heads back to work, quite a few workers are hesitant about returning to their jobs. Some of them have legitimate concerns for their health and safety, but there are… Read More »
There is no shortage of blogs and articles on how to be a better manager or leader. But it’s just as important for employees to look for ways to grow, too. Since managers are also employees, they need to be team players, so any advice to their people will also apply to them, too. Here… Read More »
Businesses often cut expenses to save money. And while there is nothing inherently wrong with that, the cuts should be necessary and made for the right reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes the moves that companies make to save money ends up costing them much more in the long run. Here are some “money-saving” ideas that most businesses… Read More »
Starting a job is exciting and scary at the same time. All those new people to meet, a strange working environment, and lots of things to learn can make your first week a challenging experience. You want to feel comfortable in your new position as soon as possible because you want to dig into those… Read More »
When we want to improve at work, it’s natural to focus on what’s going on at the office. But while industry books, scheduling hacks, and the like are a great way to try and get ahead, science suggests that what we do outside the office can actually have an incredibly large impact on our professional success. A boatload… Read More »
It’s that time of year once again when all of us express our gratitude to those who add so much to our lives. We at Select Staff want to take this opportunity to give thanks to our employees. We appreciate everything you do for us, and we are thankful for you every day. You are… Read More »
You have a job interview coming up, and you’re a bit nervous. Well, you’re terrified! Someone is about to pass judgment on what you say, how you look and what you’ve done in the past. If this person determines that you are the right fit for the job, your future will look bright. If not,… Read More »
Finding your next job is probably not something you should be tackling on your own. The job-search process can be exhausting and frustrating. Rejections can eat at your self-confidence and your self-image. After a few months of searching, it can feel as if there are simply no jobs out there for you. An experienced staffing… Read More »
The best forklift operators make the job look easy because they have developed the skills necessary to do the job efficiently and safely. Training can help you acquire the skills; experience will make you more competent as time goes on. Here is a detailed look at some of the particular skills that are required to… Read More »
With the recent rise in e-commerce, the demand for warehouses has risen proportionately. As these units for inventory get busier, the pressure to move material quickly increases. And whenever work speeds up, the chance of accidents and injuries goes up also. Although companies are turning to robots for more of their warehouse tasks, there will… Read More »