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Celebrating Easter and St. Patrick’s Day in Lehigh Valley

Celebrating Easter and St. Patrick’s Day in Lehigh Valley

It’s been a cold, grey winter, so you’re probably more than ready for bright sunshine and warm temperatures! While this winter was more on the mild side than the past few, it’s still exciting to know that the snowiest months of the year are behind us and backyard barbecues and pool parties are on the… Read More »

Is Your Resume Format Outdated? Bring it Up to Speed With These Tips

You’ve had a resume since the very beginning of your career, but just because it’s helped you score interviews in the past, doesn’t mean it’s perfect as-is. If you’ve been off the job market for awhile, your resume definitely needs a makeover before sending it to potential employers. This document will make or break your… Read More »

Are You Giving Your New Employees Enough Onboarding and Training?

Many companies assume the hiring process ends when an offer is accepted, but in reality, that’s just the beginning. After dedicating countless resources to finding the best person for the job, the last thing you want is to have your new employee quit a week or a few months down the road because of your… Read More »

Is that Morning Cup of Coffee Helping (or hurting) Your Productivity?

People swear they can’t wake up without their morning cup of coffee. But, whether or not you want to believe it, this sunrise ritual can actually hinder productivity. If you don’t leave the house or engage in conversation until you’ve had your caffeine fix, you probably find the fact that it’s anything less than a… Read More »

4 Tips to Manage Your Stress (and Anxiety) As You Near Your Breaking Point

When you’re stressed, it’s easy to feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Whether you’re under an intense amount of pressure at work, home or both, it’s hard to focus and be productive when your mind is moving in a million different directions at once. In a 2014 poll conducted by… Read More »

How to Respond when Stress Kicks In

As much as we like to avoid it, being stressed out on the job is sometimes inevitable. Deadlines, customer complaints, or other unforeseen events can cause even the most stoic person’s blood pressure to rise. The real challenge lies within the ability to respond productively before causing more damage than the stress dictates. 4 Ways… Read More »

Your Organization is Only as Strong as its Leadership

The weakest link in your organization is not non-productive employees. A company is only as strong as its weakest leader. Strong leaders can’t make up for the least productive members of the management team. So how do you go about improving management from the inside out and creating a strong, innovative company? 5 Tips to… Read More »

Stop Wasting Time at Job Fairs: Here’s How

People either love or hate job fairs and that goes for both employees and employers. It is really easy to get bogged down in an event and not actually accomplish your goals. Before getting bogged down at the next job fair event think about these tips to make sure you’re not wasting your time or… Read More »

Creating a Healthy Workplace for Your Employees

It is up to management to provide a positive and healthy work environment for employees who spend 8 hours or more in the office. Stress causes health problems which can lead to an inability to perform work duties as necessary. To avoid these situations there are some things you can do to create a healthy… Read More »

OSHA Regulations: An Overview of Occupational Noise Exposure

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the leading authority in the United States on safety guidelines in the workplace. Their regulations provide details for keeping employees safe and effective in the warehouse or on other job sites. Is noise exposure a concern for your business? 3 Points Discussing OSHA’s requirements for Noise Safety in… Read More »