Automation Personnel Services, Inc., a staffing agency headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is pleased to announce the official opening of its newest office in Orlando, Florida. Amanda Pruitt, Branch Manager of Automation Personnel Services’ office in Tampa, is also leading the company’s expansion into central Florida. “After being asked to serve the staffing needs of a… Read more »
BY LOYD MCINTOSH The COVID-19 era has forced businesses far and wide to get up to speed technologically, and in a hurry, specifically when it comes to mastering the art of the video conference. By this point, the video conference is a regular part of our day and the brand Zoom, for many of us,… Read more »
BY LEE HURLEY The coronavirus pandemic is going to change the way we work, in many obvious ways but in some ways we simply don’t understand yet. For those who have long been calling for significant changes in how work is done, Covid 19 has turned a turtle into a hare. Those who made promises… Read more »
BY LEE HURLEY UNCERTAINTY Even before the COVID-19 virus turned the world upside down there was a reported high degree of job uncertainty. While unemployment rates were at record lows, globalization and disruptive technologies created challenges for many workers and recruiters. Now those terms are meaningless compared to this pandemic which has slowed economic output to… Read more »
By Lee Hurley One of the most interesting things about CRM technology is that with all of the advanced ways to help companies more efficiently communicate with their customers, often the consumer simply wants someone to talk to. Well-meaning companies who have consistently worked harder to rely on technology to answer questions have realized the… Read more »
By Joe Crowe As artificial intelligence and automation increase, it is important to keep an eye on the future and be prepared for jobs that don’t exist yet. New jobs will come into existence in new fields. While it may seem silly to look into jobs that do not exist, it is possible to prepare… Read more »
By Rick Geiger What can we do to encourage new generations to consider manufacturing careers? At its heart, this is a marketing question. You have to sell yourself—and the manufacturing industry—to potential employees, specifically to young people who know technology but don’t know manufacturing. Manufacturing has been evolving rapidly over the past 10 to 20… Read more »
By Rick Geiger Dressing for cold weather work is serious business. It’s not just about comfort so learning how to dress for cold weather work is important. There are health risks for prolonged exposure. The colder it gets, the more energy your body uses to stay warm. When it’s windy or raining or snowing, your body loses… Read more »
by Rick Geiger Learning how to write a great resume is important, vital even. No, it won’t guarantee you get the job. But it is the first step to a great first impression—your first opportunity to sell yourself to your next boss. So, put in the effort to put your best foot forward. You won’t… Read more »
By Joe Crowe Job certifications can help improve your profile as a job candidate. They usually do not take very long, and many of them are either free or inexpensive. Here are a few places to find them. LinkedIn Learning Certifications LinkedIn offers certifications on subjects such as marketing, manufacturing, and web design. Not all of… Read more »