The past year has seen labor shortages across industry lines. According to a recent study from the Society for Human Resource Management, nearly 90% of businesses are having a hard time filling open positions. These shortages have resulted from various factors, many of which are related to individuals reevaluating their employment priorities due to the [...]
Safety Tips for the Workplace 1. Use tools, equipment and machinery properly Proper use of tools and machinery can prevent injuries. Only operate machines you are trained or certified to use and ensure that they are cleaned and maintained regularly. You should always use machines and equipment for their intended purposes. Use equipment such as [...]
General Safety · Know the job safety requirements. · Know how to contact Elevate Workforce Safety Team. · If you cannot correct unsafe problems or concerns, report them to your supervisor immediately. · Read thoroughly all safety material distributed to you. · Be certain that all instructions are clearly understood before starting a task. · [...]
Serious accidents can happen when you take safety for granted. Consider this situation: a man was adding fuel to his lawnmower. He poured some gasoline, then took a step back with the open fuel can in his hand. Meanwhile, his neighbor walked up behind him with a lit cigarette. The can touched the cigarette [...]
If you are a veteran entering the civilian workforce it can be challenging for several reasons. Instead of focusing on what the problems are let’s focus on what you can do to make the transition smoother. Whether you have a vision for your new career or have no idea what you’d like to do, [...]
Is My Pay Fair? We want to blame everything and everyone at times for what our paycheck looks like: not enough hours available to work or too much is going to taxes, or they just don't like us. Whatever the reason you feel you're not getting what you feel you're owed, we are going to [...]
What does having a disability mean? A disability is any condition of the body or mind, an impairment that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition. Ultimately causing certain activity limitations along with how they are able to interact with the world around them. [...]
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Resume at The Top of The List Did you know that Reddit’s top question in their job/resume section is “I’m applying for a position in ____ field, how does my resume look?” adding a photo of their resume below looking for feedback. Why do [...]
Let's Get Digital We are making it through a pandemic, it is time to re-enter the workforce. We have suffered enough; missing parties, no handshakes, no eating out, no hugs. The toll the pandemic has taken on everyone’s mental and physical health is in some ways permanent. Meaning most of the world has tried to [...]
The Cash is Greener on the Other Side In a world where it feels like everyone else has it better than you, make changes to get the cash in your pockets a little greener. Why look for greener cash? You aren't a hermit crab living on Dauphin Island so you need regular checks that aren't [...]
