Gossip is something people have to deal with wherever they work. Humans are social creatures, and we love to talk about other people. Some management authorities say that gossip needs to be eradicated completely from the workplace because it is detrimental to employee morale and productivity. Others, however, are more realistic, believing that it is… Read More »
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Is It Time to Find a New Job – Five Signs That You Are Ready to Move On
If you are dissatisfied at work, you may wonder, is it you, or is it something about the job that just isn’t right? If things aren’t going well, we may think we just have to work harder, do more, change our routine, or something similar to make things right again. But what are the signs… Read More »
Beyond the Resume – Is a Potential Employee’s Personality as Important as Their Skillset?
Personality matters. It can make the difference between success and failure for a job candidate. These days it’s more important than ever. In many jobs today, people work in teams. They need to be able to work together, to get along with each other, so personality is crucial. What Matters More: Personality or Skillset? A… Read More »
Alaska Welcomes You – Job Opportunties in the 49th State
Alaska. It’s the largest state in the country in area, with different climate zones, beautiful natural landscapes, a great variety of wildlife, and native inhabitants with colorful local cultures. Alaska has had an amazing 20 years of job growth, a period matched by only seven other states. When people think of the Alaskan economy, they… Read More »
2020 is Your Year! Here are Ten Steps you Can Take to Achieve Your Career Goals
We all want to grow and develop in our career. But to do so, we need to set goals to give us direction. It just seems like common sense, but in fact many do not take the time to develop these long-term goals, instead simply taking each day as it comes. If you have drawn… Read More »
Get to the Gym – How a Health and Wellness Program for Your Employees Can Increase Their Productivity
Health and wellness programs are becoming more popular among companies because of the many benefits these programs deliver. Companies in the United States spend about $8 billion annually on such programs, while worldwide, businesses are spending $40 billion a year. Why Should Your Company Consider A Wellness Program? How Wellness Programs Help Wellness programs help… Read More »
What Is Your Greatest Weakness? Three Tips to Answering the Most Dreaded Interview Question
It’s a question that really frustrates job candidates. At a job interview, you naturally want to make a good impression, to talk about your skills and abilities, what your strengths are, so there is a natural aversion to describing areas where you need improvement. What is the purpose of such a question anyway, you may… Read More »
Should I Call in Sick? What You Should Know This Flu Season
It’s flu season, and there are things you need to know and do so you can avoid it. Here are some tips on how to handle this common illness. 1. Get a flu shot This is the best way to prevent the flu. You should get one every year. Most people get the flu from… Read More »
How to Manage Issues with Temporary Workers
Since the major economic downturn of 2008, companies have been hiring more and more contingent workers. Temp employees are playing an important role in many businesses. Yet, many companies are still not managing these workers as efficiently and effectively as they could be. Human Resources For example, human resource departments in many companies still are… Read More »
How to Find Welding Jobs in Your Area
Looking for a welding job but not sure where to begin? The best thing you can do is pay a visit to Opti Staffing. There are a number of reasons why this is a good move. First, Opti knows where the jobs are. We have a network of employers that our recruiters work with. We… Read More »