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Let’s face it — talent acquisition is a challenge even for the most successful companies in any industry. For many growing organizations, it’s easier to simply lean on the people they already have in place rather than putting lots of time and energy into attracting, interviewing and hiring new talent. Read More

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People in Houston, its sprawling suburbs, and along the Gulf Coast are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey’s devastating flooding. In Florida and along the Southeastern Seaboard, Hurricane Irma left the Caribbean upside down, and Florida on alert. Read More

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Time is an integral part of everyone’s workday. Getting to the office on time. Punching the clock. Meeting deadlines. Yet most people struggle to some degree with time management at work. How do you stay on task amid constant meetings? How do you get your work finished when you are answering emails all day? Incorporating a few simple time management strategies into your day can make a big differ Read More

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Engaged employees are the driving force behind any productive workplace, whether it’s a construction site, an industrial kitchen or an office. According to a 2012 study by Gallup, organizations with greater ratios of engaged workers to disengaged were significantly more productive and profitable, ranked higher in customer satisfaction, and had lower turnover and absenteeism rates. Read More

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Work can be hard on your back whether you sit at a desk typing on a computer, stand on your feet cooking, or bend and straighten hoisting heavy boxes all day. Back pain and injuries are among the most common causes of missed work in the United States. Workers whose jobs require twisting and repetitive lifting of heavy objects are particularly at risk of debilitating back injuries, but people who s Read More

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Your resume is often the very first demonstration of your job skills. This one- or two-page document shows how well you understand a particular position and industry, and whether you approach tasks with care and attention to detail. Hiring managers and recruiters notice mistake-free resumes that clearly communicate skills and experience. Here’s how to make sure your resume stays at the top of th Read More

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These days, cell phones feel like an extension of ourselves. We are rarely without them and seldom power them down. A 2015 study by the Pew Research Center found that 46 percent of Americans “couldn’t live without” their smart phones. According to a survey by Zogby, 87 percent of Millennials say they are never separated from their cell phones.   Read More

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Summer’s here, and on some days it’s brutally hot out there. To beat the heat, people seek out shady spots, a cold beverage, or air conditioning whenever and wherever possible. But what about workers whose jobs require spending time in excessively hot and humid environments? For them, the heat—indoors or out—can be downright dangerous. Thousands of workers become sick from heat exposure at Read More