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Apr 02
Getting Involved In Construction: 5 Skills To Bring To The Table
Being a construction worker isn’t as simple as showing up to the job site, nailing a few boards together and then calling it a day. Construction workers must possess a certain set of skills and abilities if they want to excel, and employers look for candidates with these skills when they need to hire. 1. …
Apr 01
Five Ways You Can Make a Landscaping Project Affordable
Landscaping seems like a daunting and expensive job, but it doesn’t have to be. Slow down, let yourself enjoy the project, and don’t think you have to spend a lot of money. The five steps listed below can start you on a manageable and enjoyable landscaping journey. #1 Prioritize Don’t think you have to go …
Mar 18
Like Working With Your Hands? 6 Careers To Consider
Employment experts agree that for long-term job satisfaction workers should pursue careers that suit their personalities and skills. And in this every growing technology age many of those you take enjoyment from working with think there are less avenues for them to make a career. But that couldn’t be more far from the truth. So …
Mar 12
Save Your Money: Six Government Tax Credits You May Miss
Each year, tax season rolls around and, inevitably, taxpayers fail to claim all of the possible government tax credits that could help them avoid making a payment to the IRS on April 15. If you avoid these missteps, you can be one of the taxpayers savvy enough not to leave money on the table. 1. …
Feb 25
Keep Calm and Work On: How to Handle a Workplace Injury like a Professional
Workplace injuries sometimes seem harmless, but even the smallest injuries can result in long-term medical problems. Some can cause job loss. Yet, if handled correctly, this does not need to happen. If if you handle it professionally, a workplace injury can help you achieve personal growth. What is a Workplace Injury? According to the Workplace …
Feb 20
Four Ways that Wearing a Uniform Improves Your Job Performance
Whether you’re joining the uniformed workforce or considering entering the armed forces, you may be wondering what the purpose of a uniform is. Sure, it helps that a group of uniformed people are easy to identify as belonging to the same group or unit, but what can a uniform do for you as an individual? …
Feb 13
Injured On the Job: Three Steps You Should Take Now
Employers have a special duty to ensure their employees’ safety, from providing the safest work environment possible to enforcing safety rules, regulations, and best practices. When an employee is injured on the job, he or she may face medical costs, lost wages, or even be forced into retirement. However, if you’re hurt on the job, …
Jan 22
How to Prevent Injury in Machine Related Employment
Everyone working around machinery is at risk of sustaining serious injuries. Some injuries are caused by inattention to details. Others are caused by faulty machinery. Recovering from these injuries could require months or years of treatment. Employers should take every precaution possible to protect workers. Several steps will help to prevent machine-related injuries in the …
Jan 15
Four Helpful Tips For Preventing Fires In Your Home
Home fires kill more than 2,500 Americans each year, and injure 13,000 more. An estimated property loss of $6 billion occurred in 2011 alone, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. There are many common-sense ways to avoid becoming one of these statistics, such as keeping your stove area clear of flammable papers and household chemicals. …
Dec 31
How to Virtually Guarantee Every New Product is a Success
Despite their best efforts, companies may end up launching products that turn into duds. This is a costly mistake for a small business owner. Furthermore, when products are not successful in succession, a company may go bankrupt. Luckily, with these four tips, an entrepreneur can ensure that the product launch is a success. Promotion: When …
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