No one wants to experience a layoff, but recent layoff announcements from well-known companies have sparked concern among workers who are unsure whether their jobs are also in jeopardy or not. If you were recently laid off or know someone who has, it can be a confidence killer, but it doesn’t have to be.
Here are three proactive steps to keep your career on track and remain diligent for the next opportunity. (more…)
After enduring a global pandemic, there’s no doubt workers are still feeling the aftereffects of the crisis and are stressed and burned out—it’s more important now than ever to place an emphasis on mental health. According to a Gallup report in 2022, more than 40% of U.S. and Canadian workers say they’re stressed out on the job every day.
One of the many ways to encourage a healthy workplace is to make sure employees are taking care of their mental health by alleviating any tensions and stress the workplace may occasionally bring. We want to help you take care of your health and reduce stress at work with these three helpful steps. (more…)
Welding is a well-paid, highly sought skilled trade, but if safety is not taken seriously, welders can suffer serious injuries.
Every year, 500,000 workers are exposed to welding hazards, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These safety recommendations should be kept in mind when dealing with the general risks of most welding jobs. Check out our safety poster below to learn about welding safety: (more…)
If you’re looking for an inspirational story about accidental entrepreneurship, we’ve got a good podcast to add to your playlist.
The “On the Job” podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about how people work and what it means to be employed.
To honor Women’s History month, we’re recapping an oldie-but-goodie episode from Season 6. (more…)
You rocked your interview and landed the job! Now what? The first 90 days of work are important for any new employee because you are able to shape important first impressions, build relationships, and establish a rhythm for your new role.
Here are some quick tips to help you successfully navigate those first 90 days. (more…)
As an Express associate, we want to help you find the work that works for you.
Check out these four quick tips that will help you keep going and keep growing with Express!
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The All About Express playlist on YouTube offers a wide variety of videos to help job seekers and associates through their entire job search journey.
Seeing the results of our labor is a big part of being satisfied at work. We want to feel appreciated for our efforts since we spend the majority of our week at work serving others.
A pay increase is one way many workers prefer to be recognized for their efforts. Have you ever heard of the saying, “Closed mouths don’t get fed?” We definitely won’t get what we don’t ask for. It can be difficult asking for a raise, and preparing for that conversation can be nerve-wracking.
NetCredit breaks down five scenarios for asking for a raise in their infographic. See which category you fit into by checking out the list below: (more…)
