As temperatures rise in summer, your brain and body play out an elaborate battle plan to keep cool. A region of your brain known as the hypothalamus — often called the “body’s thermostat” — detects changes in core body temperature and signals your body’s first... Continue Reading
On June 4, 2019, the Illinois legislature passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Cannabis Act”). Under the Cannabis Act, Illinois residents over 21 years of age may legally possess 30 grams of marijuana flower and five grams of marijuana concentrate for... Continue Reading
You probably hope you never have to approach your boss about a workplace safety concern, but if you’re a safety-conscious employee, it’s possible that at some point you will have to do just that. And while it’s true some companies won’t be receptive when you point out... Continue Reading
Since June is National Safety Month. I figured this would be a good opportunity to let you know what it is about. National Safety Month is an annual month-long observance in the United States each June. During National Safety Month, individuals and organizations... Continue Reading
If you want to get hired as a cylinder machine operator, you’ll need a few specific skills to make it to the top of the candidate list. You should be comfortable with computers and data entry along with having machine shop math skills that include fractions, decimals,... Continue Reading
1. Engaging All Employees Emotional connection, involvement, and commitment all have to do with employee engagement. When employees feel valued, they become more dedicated and enthused with their job. There are numerous solutions on how to engage employees. When high... Continue Reading
Modern day work environments consist of long periods of sitting, many takeout meals on your short lunch break, eye strain from your computer screen, contradicting co-workers that give you different answers and ways of doing work, and stress as you are overwhelmed with... Continue Reading
The only way manufacturers can stay ahead of competitors and win market share in today’s quickly morphing environment is to embrace change. Those who wish to thrive and not just survive are leveraging the latest in growth-inducing Industry 4.0 technologies. Here are... Continue Reading
A study was done that analyzed job posts on social media. After analyzing these posts it was found that employers are looking for workers with both soft skills and hard technical skills. Here are five of the most in-demand soft skills wanted by employers in 2019.... Continue Reading
There seem to be HR changes each year. In recent year, the number of changes has grown rapidly. Here are some tips on how to address them. Developing Employee Handbooks – Making sure your employee handbook is updated is critical to managing a... Continue Reading
