Monthly Archives: April 2023

On the Job Podcast Season 6 Recap

We’re gearing up for Season 7 of Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast.

This season will feature 8 episodes, with new episodes airing beginning the first week of May. Season six proved to be quite popular with more than 100,000 downloads per episode!

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to the past season or if you missed an episode, catch up on all eight episodes now before season seven begins! (more…)

VIDEO: Workplace Ergonomics

April is a month of several health holidays, and we want to continue the month with a video focused on your workplace posture. Good posture is incredibly important to avoid long-term damage to your body.

Sitting at a desk for hours on end can result in musculoskeletal disorders. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders account for 31% of the total cases for all workers’ injuries.

Watch this video below to learn how to situate your workstation to maximize your posture.

When it comes to protecting your posture, simply being aware of what good posture looks like is be incredibly helpful. Try to do a “body check-in” every hour or so to make sure everything is aligned.

4 Tips for Working With an Unempathetic Boss

Have you ever dealt with an unempathetic leader at work? It can be difficult to work with a manager who doesn’t understand their employees. They may be less than willing to allow employees time to spend with their families or understand how a death in the family or sick relative might affect employee work performance. This can result in a tense work atmosphere. However, there are a few things you can do to cope. (more…)

Infographic: How to Ask Great Questions at Work

We shared an infographic with you in March that broke down the five scenarios for asking for a raise. This month, we have another “how to” for you. Many of us have career-related questions that we need answered.

Questions arise on the job. The key to asking great questions is to make them clear and effective so that they can be properly answered.

NetCredit provides several ways to get your great questions answered at work. Check out the infographic below for a list of work situations and the types of questions you can ask to get the most helpful response. (more…)

3 Proactive Steps to Take After a Layoff

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…)

Stress Awareness: 3 Strategies to Reduce Workplace Stress

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…)