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Burning the Candle at Both Ends Can Burnout Employees
What are the signs and symptoms of burnout? Feeling tired and drained most of the time Change in appetite or sleep habits Frequent...
Jun 13, 20131 min read


Debbie Downer or Happy Hilda: Keeping a Positive Attitude in the Workplace
Studies show if you have strong and positive mentors, you will be strong and positive yourself. I believe this is incredibly true! This...
May 17, 20132 min read


Bust that Bad Mood!
You’ve Got to Move it, Move it – exercise can boost your mood by relieving tension, raising energy and increasing optimism. Treat...
Feb 22, 20132 min read


Employment Practices Liability Insurance and the Small Business Owner
Over half of all Employment Practices Liability claims are filed against small businesses. EPLI provides them with protection against...
Feb 8, 20133 min read


A Few “Reindeer” Games for Better Service
I found a few customer service games that I thought were very intriguing and could be used in our professional, and possibly personal...
Dec 26, 20122 min read


“Working” Your New Year’s Resolution
With the beginning of each new year comes talk of our new year resolutions: eat better, exercise, spend less money, etc. I know it...
Dec 17, 20121 min read


‘Tis the Season for Part-Time Help!
Now, I have never stood in line for more than two hours or hurled myself towards a pile of super-slash-priced video games, but I enjoy...
Nov 29, 20122 min read


On-The-Job Training That Works!
There is much we can credit to a strong military. As I thought about this, I remembered something you may not be aware of. The National...
Nov 19, 20122 min read


A Happy Workplace is a Healthy Workplace
Creating a workplace with a positive culture is not hard or expensive. The basics are built by nurturing the existing relationships...
Oct 31, 20121 min read


Put Out the Welcome Mat for New Employees
Make sure the workstation is clean and ready to go. Of course you want to introduce the new person to their co-workers but take it a step...
Oct 19, 20122 min read


Winter Weather Brings Workplace Worries
Auto accidents while driving on slippery roads. Wet or slippery ladders, scaffolding, and machinery, etc. Slip and fall injuries on the...
Oct 3, 20122 min read


Five Tips for More Productive Meetings
Here are five planning tips to help you plan a more productive meeting: Prepare an agenda with the meeting objectives and send it out...
Sep 21, 20122 min read


Ouch! Now What?
Workers’ Compensation, per Wikipedia, is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the...
Aug 31, 20121 min read


Education Doesn’t End at Graduation
Maybe you are not sure where to start or what you should focus on first. Start by asking your boss, friends, or family members what they...
Aug 22, 20122 min read


Raising the Bar: Best Practices for Bar Risk Management
Have all servers of alcohol complete mandatory alcohol training. Some of the alcohol awareness training sites are: TIPS (Training for...
Aug 10, 20122 min read


Move It!
Get Moving. I know many people who utilize their breaks to improve their fitness by walking indoors or outdoors, at home and at work....
Jul 25, 20121 min read


No Matter the Size Fleet Safety Comes First!
The fact is, whether you have one vehicle or several hundred, you are exposed to risk. Even small fleets can benefit from a fleet safety...
Jul 17, 20122 min read


Sharing the Load Leads to Success
Pick the right person for the job. Make sure the person is capable of doing the work but don’t always pick the same person. Explain what...
Jun 27, 20122 min read


Deconstructing Constructive Feedback
Start by asking yourself: “Why am I giving this feedback?” The only good answer is to solve the problem and help the person. This...
May 30, 20122 min read


Eight Tips to Jump Start Your Success
Take responsibility for yourself and your actions. Your boss is a busy person and what he or she really needs is someone who is able to...
May 4, 20122 min read
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