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Des Moines, IA, March 10, 2023 – Essential Personnel, an industry leader in urgently placing the most sought-after employees with the most desired employers; by conducting a stringent hiring process, providing excellent customer service, and creating long-term relationships, announced the opening of a new commercial staffing agency in Des Moines, Iowa.  Essential Personnel currently has… Read more »

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Although it’s never easy to manage people through challenging times, adversity can bring out the best in people.  Managers must possess key traits to lead effectively despite continued uncertainty.  Here are 7 characteristics that can help you” keep calm and carry on”: Mindfulness. You’ll be better able to support your team if you take the time… Read more »

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Your handshake and facial expressions, your eye contact, and posture.  An interviewer gauges your confidence, capability, professionalism, and more based on non-verbal communication.  Use these tips to make a great impression- and get that job. Nonverbal Communication Does the Talking Most of what we communicate doesn’t come through our words but through our body language…. Read more »

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By Mike McKerns   As summer hits its stride and life starts to return to normal in the USA, businesses are lifting pandemic-related restrictions, and the percentage of the population that has been fully vaccinated grows every day. In spite of this upswing, though, talent remains a serious concern of many companies. One recent survey… Read more »

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What is ergonomics and how does it affect us? Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people, their work, and their workplace. Its primary goal is to help the body move in natural ways and reduce stressors that might cause damage and pain. Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal disorders can develop either suddenly or over time,… Read more »

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March 4, 2022 “Why are our managers not able to make their own decisions?”  “Why do I get a phone call for every decision the managers make.”  These are both comments I’ve heard in countless meetings.  We are constantly telling our managers to make decisions, then why don’t they?  Is it fear?  Is it a… Read more »

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Workers also have responsibilities under the OSH Act. Each worker must comply with OSHA standards and all related rules, regulations and orders applicable to his or her own actions and conduct. However, employees also have the right to: Be trained in a language you understand Work on machines that are safe Be provided required safety… Read more »

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Media coverage of workplace violence tends to misrepresent the scale and nature of the problem. While the dramatic, isolated incidents often publicized are shocking, most workplace violence consists in less newsworthy – but equally worrisome – activity, including threats of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behavior. And while failing to adequately prevent and… Read more »

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Variations of virtual open enrollment are among the many ways to make employee benefits adaptable. Technology doesn’t fully remove the human aspect from HR, but it can certainly enhance it. When employers use technology to create efficiencies in their benefits administration, HR professionals can shift their focus from administrative tasks to actual employees. As such,… Read more »