Ascend Staffing will be opening a new branch in DeSoto, Texas. A suburb of Dallas, this will mark our second office in the city, third in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, and sixth overall in the great state of Texas. One of the oldest cities in North Texas, DeSoto has grown tremendously since its founding.… Read More »
How Your Body Clock Can Work For or Against You
We are not a nocturnal species, no matter how hard we try. People are biologically programmed to sleep when it’s dark outside and be active during daylight hours. This is called the circadian rhythm, or your body clock. Work schedules do not always align with the body clock, for example working at night or having… Read More »
Has it ever occurred to you that your work clothes may cause you to be injured?
The fact is that the work clothes you wear to the job can affect your safety. A simple example is the length of your pants. If they are too long, you can easily catch your heel in them coming down a ladder or trip yourself while backing up or see them while going downstairs. Although… Read More »
How to Find Top Pickers and Packers
Your warehouse or distribution center needs top pickers and packers — and you need to plan accordingly. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to identify quality pickers and packers. Plus, you can do your part to keep these workers happy now and in the future. Here are five tips to help you identify… Read More »
New Location: Ascend Staffing Huntsville
Ascend Staffing is pleased to announce we will be opening a new office in Huntsville, Alabama. This marks our second branch in the state after previously establishing an office in Demopolis. Huntsville is a high-tech city brimming with culture and history dating back several centuries. In more recent times, the city is well known for… Read More »
Executive Assistant vs. Administrative Assistant: What’s the Difference?
You may find executive assistant and administrative assistant job openings in many cities and towns across the United States. At first glance, executive and administrative assistant roles may seem similar. But, on close examination, there are notable differences between the two. Now, let’s look at executive assistant and administrative assistant jobs and the duties associated… Read More »
5 Can’t-Miss Work-from-Home Cybersecurity Tips
Cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses around the world. Meanwhile, remote workers are increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks. If you work from home, you need to plan accordingly. Otherwise, you could put yourself and others at risk of a data breach. Furthermore, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to a rise in remote work cyberattacks. As… Read More »
How to Stop Scaring Off Top Job Candidates
You want top job candidates to join your company. Yet, you consistently find that your company misses the mark as it seeks out exceptional candidates. Ultimately, you may inadvertently scare off top job candidates from roles with your company. There are many talent recruitment mistakes that companies make as they try to improve their teams.… Read More »
Are You Lifting Correctly? What You Need to Know
Light industrial and manufacturing workers may be required to lift heavy loads. Yet, these workers need to ensure they are lifting correctly. Otherwise, they are susceptible to muscle strains, back pain, and other injuries. How Lifting Correctly Can Help You Avoid Workplace Injuries Lifting correctly is simple, effective, and safe. Once you learn how to… Read More »
Ascend Staffing Acquires Riverside Staffing Solutions
Ascend Staffing is pleased to announce the acquisition of Riverside Staffing Solutions, a Quad-City based staffing agency. With this move, Ascend Staffing now operates an office in the city of Davenport, and three in total in the state of Iowa. Based in North Salt Lake, Ascend Staffing has over 40 offices in 14 states: Alabama,… Read More »