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It’s coming. Even if you’re lucky enough to live in a place where the climate is fairly temperate, most summers heat up substantially. In fact, 2020 was one of the hottest on record so far. That means the millions of hardworking Americans who labor outside or in uncooled climates, some preparing for the heatwave to come, is in order. We have four tips to help you beat the heat this year.

How To Handle the Heat

Heatstroke is no joke. More than 2,600 people every year actually die from heat-related illnesses. This means the safety of the workforce should be a primary concern for labor managers everywhere. Employers should make accommodations to help keep their workers safe, and the employees should also take steps to educate...

Communication is an essential part of any job. But if you work with heavy equipment or in a dangerous job setting, communication can mean the difference between a workplace injury and keeping employees safe. How can even a little better communication help your teams stay safer this year?

Every day thousands of construction workers are injured on the job. The data is even more sobering than that because each day, two construction workers die from being injured on the job. It's an untenable state of affairs that can be remedied by exercising caution, particularly around heavy construction equipment, which is both highly effective at getting the job done—and highly dangerous. Here are five crucial safety tips for every construction firm to practice to keep their workers safer.

Tips for Worker Safety in Construction

Heavy equipment is key for every construction project. But these tools can be extremely dangers, and not just to the operator of this equipment. Following these safety rules is critical to ensuring that...

Job jumping may be in, but it costs employers a whole lot of money. It doesn't help that the data shows job switchers are seeing bigger bumps in salaries over employees that stay put. Companies must take steps to attract more career-minded candidates. Here are some tips to help you improve your retention rates.

If you know the expression “fake it till you make it,” you will understand the importance of having confidence in your job search. Self-assurance during the interview process is a sales technique that will help you land the job. If you conduct yourself with an air of self-confidence, the interviewer will know you believe in yourself and they’ll be more likely to believe in you, too. Here’s how to pull this off.

CNBC says the damage to our mental health from COVID could last a decade or more. There was an influx of people that sought professional mental health treatment during the pandemic. There’s been an increase in depression and anxiety. Mental health experts interviewed in the CNBC article call it a “pressure cooker.” This, on top of the fact that the article points out people are looking for more out of work and out of life post-COVID. What can you do to help your team cope with mental health issues this year? Physical health in a warehouse includes your mental health. What can warehouse teams do right now to protect their mental health this year?

Talk About Mental Health Yes, we know there is a stigma associated with talking about mental health. But you should work with your HR team to diminish the stigma by talking about these issues. Talk about stress as a safety...

Layoffs happen to the best people. As we write this, the unemployment rate hovers around 6%. Within those numbers, you’ll find the stories of millions of Americans who faced a layoff. When a layoff happens, it stings. But you can bounce back from this.

Here are six tips that can help. 1. Take Time to Breathe.

A layoff is often an unexpected event that can be terrifying. Even if you were expecting it, the emotions you may have when facing a layoff can run high. It's important to have whatever feelings you're experiencing. Try to focus on putting one foot in front of the other. Take time to reassess, take care of your health, and get ready for an employment push.

2. Organize Your Finances...