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LABOR SHORTAGES AND BUSINESS LIABILITY RISKS: STEPS EMPLOYERS CAN TAKE
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 [...]
10 Workplace Safety Tips
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 [...]
Safety Practices and Rules
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. · [...]
COMMON SENSE AND SAFETY
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 [...]
Entering the Civilian Workforce
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?
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 [...]
