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Risk Management and the Temp Workforce: What you need to know

Risk Management and the Temp Workforce: What you need to know

Every industrial workplace needs a sold risk assessment and management strategy to minimize potential dangers, determine budgetary risks and maintain a solutions-oriented focus to reduce any negative outcomes. For the permanent workforce, this practice is well established and part of the daily routine. What is the best way to adapt to temporary staff? Risk Assessment What is risk management? First it is important to consider anything that could potential go wrong and plan to minimize those risks. It is not possible to eliminate every hazard, but the goal of the assessment is to brainstorm all possibilities. Next, determine what the...
How to Apply for Mechanical Engineering Positions

How to Apply for Mechanical Engineering Positions

Whether you’re a recent graduate or making a career move, finding the right mechanical engineering position can be a daunting task. First, build a strategy based on your specific career needs and wants and then utilize all the tools available. Here are great tips for finding open positions, choosing the right fit and applying for your new position. How to Find Mechanical Engineering Positions Finding open positions can begin as simply as a Google search or using an online job posting platform, but that may not be the most efficient strategy because filtering all those results for what you are...
How to Support Employees’ Mental Health During COVID-19

How to Support Employees’ Mental Health During COVID-19

As we transition into the new normal, for both employees working from home and those still traveling to work, mental health is critical. As a leader, you can help cultivate a supportive environment for your employees in this difficult time. Follow these tips from Raconteur on how to support your employee’s mental health during COVID-19: Communicate clearly  Now more than ever, regular communication is key. It’s up to leaders to take charge and reassure employees. Employees are looking for clear, concise and timely answers. Ensure that your employees know what’s changing, why and how it will impact them. It’s also...
Adapting a Temp Workforce to Business-Specific Needs: What to Focus On

Adapting a Temp Workforce to Business-Specific Needs: What to Focus On

Integrating a temp workforce into your businesses is no small undertaking. It’s a challenge taking on any new employees, but when you have multiple new workers coming on at once there are some additional considerations that must be made. Talented recruits require support and proper training to seamlessly transition into your industry. Follow these guidelines when adapting a temp workforce: Make Sure Assistance is Readily Available – Before temp workers even arrive onsite for their regular shifts, ensure that you’ve deployed knowledgeable staff available to consult workers at each station. Utilizing a buddy system of sorts is worthwhile.   Highlight Processes...