As of 2005, about 4 percent of the U.S. workforce — or 5.7 million American workers — held temporary positions,
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New Minimum Wage
The U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers and employees that the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 on Friday, July
Continue reading »Shifting into Shift Work
Most of us aren’t used to working all night, but we may be called to do so. Here are some strategies to get into the groove of working the night shift:
Continue reading »Conflict in the Workplace Means Less Commitment
Can’t we all just get along? Human resources managers report that they spend anywhere from 24 to 60 percent of their time trying to resolve workplace conflicts, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM says that almost 60 percent of survey respondents have seen violent incidents in their workplace over the last three years, with “personality conflicts” as the main cause.
Continue reading »Safe Grilling
For many of us, summer is prime time to grill in burgers in the back yard (or shrimp at the
Continue reading »Customizable Safety Checklist
Your safety and health on the job depends on your ability to identify hazards and take proper precautions. An effective
Continue reading »Online Social Networking Sites Transform Job Search
Word of mouth has always been a powerful marketing agent. When marketing yourself and your skills while searching for a
Continue reading »New Study in NSC Journal Aims To Enhance Behavioral Approach to Workplace Safety
A new study in the National Safety Council’s Journal of Safety Research advances the field and effective use of behavioral
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Safety Tip – Molds can cause a wide array of adverse responses in humans depending on the type and quantity
Continue reading »Jobs for the Future: The Automotive Industry
With official unemployment reaching new highs and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the number of unemployed people increased
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