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Here’s the reality of today’s job market that many employers don’t want you to know. You have leverage. There is an unprecedented number of jobs open today. That means, if you have the skills, you also have options. Kentucky companies want your expertise—but you should be sure the company you’re considering is both reputable and the right fit for you and your family. Here’s how to be sure you’re choosing the right job option.

You should be interviewing the company as much as they are interviewing you. One important area to find out more about is their culture. Job culture matters. It has a direct correlation to whether you’ll enjoy the work or want to run away from it. Finding the right culture fit is purely subjective; it’s about what kind of work environment works best for your...

Do you take your work home? Everyone does, no matter if they’re working at home remotely or commuting to an office. If you’re one of those people that carry a problem from work over into your private life, this blog is for you.

How many times have you tossed and turned, worried about going to work the next day? It happens to all of us. Ultimately, this can not only be problematic for your health, it can actually lessen your productivity at the office—which could potentially compound your problems.

The first step toward stopping this cycle of worry is to set aside even 15 minutes before you get home to “shake it off.” What would happen if you started a new process of walking around outside for 15-minutes before you got in your car to head home? What if you listened to a funny podcast on...

Sometimes life gets in the way of work. You may go back to school full-time. Or, you may need to take a break to care for a loved one. Maybe you saved enough to travel for a time. No matter the reason, sometimes there is a hiatus from working that can leave you feeling anxious when it’s time to return. Re-entering the job market after some time away can feel nerve-wracking. Fortunately, we have four tips for Kentucky job candidates to help them more easily transition back to the world of work.

Just because you have been absent from traditional work doesn’t mean you weren’t building your skills or learning important life lessons during that time. But before you plunge right back into the job market, there are a few things you can do to get ready to get back to work.

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If employees are frequently not showing up or quitting with no notice it can through off business plans! Here is what you can do to manage it. Call to action will be to work with People Plus to find quality employees

Absenteeism, when employees fail to show up to work, costs your company, big time, to the tune of $3,600 per year for each hourly workers and $2,660 for each salaried employee . There are administrative costs in addition to production losses as well as indirect expenses such as poor morale with the workforce left covering for the absent worker. How can you manage this problem in your business in a way that benefits everyone?

While you don’t want workers to show up sick, you also don’t want them to be absent, either. Absenteeism is a problem in the U.S. workforce today, and it costs employers more than $33...

In 2020, there were 4,764 fatal work injuries in the U.S. That’s 3.4 fatalities per 100,000 full-time employees. Thousands more people were injured on the job and survived. All of these incidents can be prevented. Here’s a reminder for some of the best safety tips to keep you and those around you just a little safer this year.

Start by getting to know the work environment around you. Slow down a bit and observe any potential hazards in the common routes where you travel. Situational awareness is an important part of safety both on and off the job, so keep your eyes open for anything that could cause you a problem and put your health at risk. It’s easy to go on autopilot, but the reality in a manufacturing plant is that could get you hurt—or worse. Watch your overhead and be careful in the aisles of the building. That’s like the street for a...

Here’s the reality of job searching these days: You don’t have time for it. It can take weeks for you to submit resumes, interview, take assessments, negotiate, and finally, get the job. Now multiply that by the several jobs you’re currently exploring and you’ve invested an exorbitant amount of time in what is basically a crapshoot. To ensure your chances of finding the job you want, we have some times that will improve the odds while still cutting back on the amount of time you spend on the search process.

It’s easy to fall behind in your goals for finding a new job. But the job market is hot for candidates in almost every category, so you know there is no time like the present to maximize your efforts to find work.

Sometimes entropy can set in and it can take you some...

Did you know 49% of Americans say they would be willing to leave their jobs for better benefits and salaries? This includes non-traditional benefits such as greater flexibility and remote work. In fact, benefits, which make up nearly 31% of private-sector employee compensation packages are increasingly important. Beyond employer-paid health insurance and a maxed-out 401k match, candidates are increasingly searching for parental leave, child care, opportunities for learning, and other non-traditional perks. If you’re considering a job switch, read this article to give you tips for finding and negotiating a better benefits package.

Health insurance is massively expensive these days, so getting an employer to pitch in when providing these benefits is a big perk. In 2021 it...