Changing Careers During a Pandemic
It’s old news that the COVID-19 pandemic hit the job market hard. But did you know that it also has inspired many job seekers to change careers altogether?
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New Dates Set for National Safety-Stand Down Initiative
RFhe 7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, which was put on hold earlier this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been scheduled for Sept. 14-18, 2020.
Keeping Your Workplace Safe Amid COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic notwithstanding, one out of 14 workers say they’d go to work even if they feel sick and regardless of how severe their symptoms are, according to a recent survey.
Why Now Might be the Right Moment to Consider a Career Switch
More restaurants and hotels are likely to reopen soon, so we expect demand in hospitality to resume in fairly short order.
Lack of Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Injury in Construction
Lack of sleep appears to be leaving construction workers at greater risk of injury. Researchers at Colorado State University have found that respondents suffering from insomnia experienced more “cognitive failures” at work compared to coworkers who were sleeping better.&
‘Hospitality Is Working’ Campaign Takes Aim at Worker Shortage
While we celebrate reports the unemployment rate has dipped to a 50-year low, the worker shortage means hotels are struggling to fill openings.
Don’t Make These 5 HR Mistakes
Whether temporary or permanent, your employees are a large part of your business success. But what if they aren’t happy? If they aren’t happy, you can bet your customers aren’t either. There’s no shortage of opportunities to make HR mistakes. Here, we take a look at five common problem areas and what you can do to avoid or correct them. …
