Archives for May 2021

You might love your job, and if so, you’ll probably have a pretty good life overall. That is because most people spend a lot of time at work, and if you spend time doing something you enjoy, you’ll probably have a high contentment level on a day-by-day basis. By contrast, if you don’t like your job very much, you’re likely going to run into some issues before long. … [Read more...] about 5 Signs of Professional Burnout You Shouldn’t Ignore

In today’s extremely dynamic global world economy, it's not enough to just launch a business. You need to constantly strive to catch the consumer’s attention and market yourself the right way to turn them into paying customers. Additionally, you need a competitive advantage to ensure customers choose you over other similar businesses. … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies A Business Can Use To Gain Competitive Advantage

Your entire life is not about your job and career, but what you do professionally will probably impact your happiness a lot. If you have a job that makes you miserable, that’s not going to do you any good, since you’ll have to spend many hours every week doing something you detest. By contrast, if you have a job you love in a field that inspires you, you’re going to have higher mental contentment levels. … [Read more...] about 5 Excellent Ways to Keep Your Career Moving Forward

So you’ve finally made up your mind to jump on the bandwagon and provide your employees learning & development opportunities. Great! If you’re looking for ways to ensure your first employee training program is effective and helps you earn ROI, you are at the right place. … [Read more...] about A Short Guide To Developing Your First Employee Training Program

When it comes to interviewing potential new hires, the business is under assessment just as much as the candidate. As The Guardian outlines, strong employer brand is crucial in attracting the right sort of talent. If you can’t make a good impression on potential hires, you’ll never end up attracting the right sort of people for your business. This is ever more relevant in the age of social media, where interviewees can – and will – give your company a rating online after every single interaction. Making a great first impression is key, will help you to attract new hires, and starts simply enough – with appearance. … [Read more...] about Candidates For Hire Are Assessing You Too – Make A Good First Impression

Hospitals are among the most dangerous places to work, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In fact, doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff have a greater risk of getting injured at work than employees in both the manufacturing and construction sectors. This is rather ironic considering that hospitals were designed to help people recuperate after illness or injury. It is due to the very unique set of challenges they face that healthcare workers are particularly at risk of injury brought on by overexertion, slips, trips and falls, and violence. … [Read more...] about Common Workplace Injuries Affecting U.S. Healthcare Workers

It’s no secret that construction remains one of the top ten most dangerous jobs not only in the U.S. but all across the globe. A recent report states that each year thousands of injuries and triple-digit fatalities related to construction machine and equipment operation are realized.  … [Read more...] about 3 Common Construction Equipment Jobsite Accidents and How to Prevent Them

After completing your undergraduate degree, you might feel ready to dive into your next academic pursuit to lead you to your ideal career path. The only problem is you aren't quite sure what that career path is yet. You thrive in analytical studies and have an interest in business and finance, but you aren't sure how to proceed.  … [Read more...] about 3 Career Paths for MSBA Grads