3 Reasons to Encourage Employees to Take PTO

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Your employees have earned paid time off — and they deserve to use it. In fact, your company can encourage its employees to take PTO. And you may reap the benefits of doing so long into the future. Why Should You Encourage Your Employees to Take PTO? 1. You Can Help Your Employees Take Care… Read More »

How to Work with Co-Workers You Disagree With

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You work hard to maintain positive relationships with your co-workers. However, there can be times when you are forced to deal with co-workers who disagree with you. In these instances, it can be tough to stay on task. Even worse, you and your co-workers can fall behind. In this instance, workplace productivity can suffer. When… Read More »

7 Important Topics to Include in Your Employee Safety Training

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You want your employee safety training to hit the mark with your entire workforce. To achieve your goal, you need to plan accordingly. Ultimately, you need to develop an employee safety training program that focuses on the right topics. Now, let’s look at seven key topics to include in your training program. 1. Workplace Ergonomics… Read More »

Everything to Know About Short-Term Disability

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Short-term disability is an important consideration for workers. If you receive this voluntary insurance, you can receive a portion of your pay if you miss work due to a job-related medical issue. This ensures you can get money while you take time off to recover. Questions persist about short-term disability, how it works, and how… Read More »

Ascend Staffing Acquires Apprentice Personnel

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Ascend Staffing is pleased to announce the acquisition of Apprentice Personnel. With this acquisition, Ascend Staffing has added locations in Colorado Springs, CO, Denver, CO, Wichita, KS, and Overland Park, KS.… Read More »

Develop an Effective Safety Management Program

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Happy National Safety Month! Now’s a great time to develop an effective safety management program for your company. You can build a program that ensures your workers can safely complete everyday tasks. Plus, you can maintain this program and use it to reduce on-the-job accidents and injuries. Don’t wait to develop an effective safety management… Read More »

7 Tips for Writing the Perfect Follow-Up Email

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Sending a follow-up email within 24 hours of a job interview is a must. This thank-you note lets you express your appreciation to your interviewer. It also allows you to ask additional questions and show you’re still interested in a job. If you are worried about how to write the perfect follow-up email, you’re not… Read More »

How and When to Conduct a Group Interview

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A group job interview can provide a great opportunity for your team to learn about job candidates. To help you determine how and when to conduct a group interview, let’s answer some of the questions surrounding this topic. What Is a Group Job Interview? During a group job interview, one or more employees interview multiple… Read More »

Ace Your Next Interview with These 5 Tips

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A job interview presents a new opportunity for career advancement. As such, it is crucial to do whatever you can to make a positive impression during your next interview. That way, you’ll be well-equipped to land a great job and take your career to new heights. Now, let’s look at five things you can do… Read More »

Help Your Employees Set and Reach Purposeful Goals

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You want your employees to perform at peak levels. To achieve your desired result, help your workers set and reach purposeful goals. Goal-setting can have far-flung effects on your workforce. It encourages workers to give their all to help your company grow. Also, goal-setting empowers employees to build their skills and move forward in their… Read More »