Staying Safe During Safety Month

June is Safety Month, and that means taking a bit of time to ensure we’re being cautious at work.

Reading about proper back support, correct lifting techniques, and eye protection tips can be tedious. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth discussing. If you’re looking to up your safety game, check out these handy graphics chock-full of tips.

Six Tips That Will Save Your Sight

Workstation Ergonomics to Maintain a Healthy Back

Ladder Safety

Forklift Safety

Protect Your Muscles

Chemical Safety Hazards Precautions

Have you ever encountered a safety issue at work? What was it like? Let us know in the comments section below!

On the Job Podcast S4:E5 – Answering the Call

We’re excited to announce  a brand-new episode of the Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job Podcast!

Season 4, Episode 5: Answering the Call

For Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), the coronavirus is only the latest chapter in a vocation that requires constant vigilance. Meet Kyle Robillard, an EMT/Fireman/Sports Doctor, who tells us how multi-tasking tends to be a way of life for emergency responders, eve as the stakes become more personal.

 

 

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What To Do When Your Boss is Laid Off

Your world just got shaken up; how do you handle it?

You walk into work as usual, but your boss isn’t there. You figure they’re at a doctor’s appointment, or maybe they had to bring their kid to school, so you go about your day like any other day. But they never show up. Eventually your boss’ boss calls you in for a discussion, and that’s when you find out they’ve been let go.

Maybe they did something wrong, or maybe it was a mutual decision. Regardless of the reason, your job is in for some major changes, at least in the short term, and probably a new boss.

What questions should you ask yourself? What does this mean for your job? Take a deep breath and review these tips.

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Job Spotlight: HVAC Technician

Cool down and learn about what it takes to have a career as an HVAC Technician

Despite already having experience with several jobs, many working adults are unable to answer the age-old question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Our Job Spotlight monthly blog series is designed to help answer that question. In this series, we review all the basics of specific jobs, from pay and duties, to why people do the jobs they do.

HVAC Technician

In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re breezing through what it means to be a Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning (HVAC) Technician.

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On the Job Podcast S4:E4 – Winds of Change

We’re excited to announce  a brand-new episode of the Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job Podcast!

Season 4, Episode 4: Winds of Change

Wind turbines have changed the way our country operates and are only becoming more popular-and creating highly skilled jobs along the way. In this episode, we talk to skilled technician Jim Slicer as he maintains turbines in rural Vermont.

 

 

 

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Have You Ever Deleted/Censored Social Media Posts While Job Searching or Working for a Company?

It might seem harmless to tweet about the awesome party you went to last night, but it could also cost you a job. The fact is, employers check social media before bringing applicants in for an interview. According to CareerBuilder, 70% of employers use social media as a screening tool.

Knowing this, it’s not surprising that job seekers sometimes delete a post or two when they’re sending out job applications. If you’ve ever deleted social media posts while job searching or working for a company, let us know by voting in our poll and tell us why!

 

Get Ahead: Ask a Recruiter Video Series Continues

“In these unprecedented times…” Odds are you’ve opened countless emails that started out that way, sent from companies as varied as the bakery down the street, your preferred shampoo manufacturer, or an online retailer you bought a single shirt from at some point in 2002. It can start to get old after reading it for the eighty-ninth time, but it’s accurate. Times are tough.

This is especially true for your job search. It’s easy to lose hope when it seems like nobody is hiring.

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