Approximately 2000 workers experience a work-related eye injury that requires medical attention each day in the United States. Of these injuries, one-third are treated in an emergency facility and more than 100 injuries result in the employee being off work for more than one day. The majority of eye injury incidents are the result of…

Seven years after the United States Department Labor was established in 1913, the Women’s Bureau was created by congress. Since then, women have grown to make up over 45% of the American workforce. This exponential growth alone demonstrates the challenges women have overcome to make strides in the workforce. To celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s…

Friday, March 7th, is National Employee Appreciation Day. Employees should feel appreciation every day for their hard work, but National Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for you to go above and beyond in your gratitude. Pull from the list below next Friday to show how grateful you are for your employees’ involvement in the…

  Interviewing for a job can be quite nerve-racking, especially when you can expect the standard questions that everyone dreads. Being prepared to answer certain questions can help alleviate some of the stress of an interview. Below are common questions asked in many interviews and the best way to answer: What are your strengths and…

Picture Source: www.mergesocialmedia.com Social media has grown to be a fundamental tool used by businesses to promote their products and services. In order to encourage expanding growth in their social media platforms, businesses are beginning to encourage employees to promote their company through blog posts, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and various other sites. Allowing employees to…

While the Affordable Healthcare Act has stalled some of the items changing in the American healthcare system, you will soon begin to notice some come about in 2014. Below are the changes that will occur in 2014. Insurance companies no longer have the right to deny individuals coverage due to medical conditions or because previous…

The interview process can be a stressful experience to go through. However, the stresses of making a good impression do not stop once the interview is over. Many job seekers dread the follow-up process and how to tactfully go about it. Below are tips to help you skillfully reach out to your potential employer after…

Picture Source: www.perdre-la-raison.com January 20th, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr day is celebrated in the United States honor Dr. King’s work to ensure equal civil rights for all people. It is extremely important to guarantee that your workplace is an equal space for employees of all nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and other backgrounds protected under…

The Polar Vortex of 2014 plunged most of the continental United States to temperature below freezing, some well below zero. The dangers of cold and wintery weather increase during times of extreme temperatures making safety a priority. Below are tips to help you and your family stay safe during times of temperamental weather. Conserve indoor…

The holiday season is winding down, but the hectic schedule that comes along is probably just starting to get busier. With the excitement and chaos of holiday parties, family gatherings and other events, staying focused at work can be difficult. Use the tips below to help you stay focused through the New Year. Take advantage…