The age-old mantra, “it’s not personal, it’s just business,” has been tossed around far too often and for too many years. Many managers have used this phrase in the past – whether it’s true or not – to absolve themselves in a myriad of different situations. Whether it’s used in discipline and termination or as… Read more »
What started as a small-scale site for uploading and hosting personal videos has quickly expanded into a full-fledged media platform – and YouTube shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. But the content found among the millions of online videos isn’t limited to popular media and entertainment. In fact, there are plenty of resources… Read more »
Regular breaks, including lunch and coffee breaks, are a great way to help your staff cope with the monotony of the workday. Although the U.S. Department of Labor doesn’t maintain or enforce any standards regarding the frequency or length of such breaks, the Department of Labor does require employers to compensate their staff for short… Read more »
According to recent polls and studies, the majority of adults only get approximately six hours of sleep each night. To make matters worse, many adults believe that six hours is enough. While certain individuals can function perfectly well on minimal sleep, nearly all of us can benefit from the doctor’s recommendation of eight to nine… Read more »
At Automation Personnel Services, we try to cater to workers in all parts of the United States – particularly the southern regions. While we offer a variety of jobs in states like Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and more, these areas have much more to offer than jobs – including fun and recreation. Alabama Known for hardworking… Read more »
Music in the workplace can be a touchy subject. On one hand, many studies suggest an increase in morale, productivity and general mood among workers who listen at work on a daily basis. On the other hand, it could become a point of conflict between workers. The Benefits: Plenty of companies allow their employees to… Read more »
Passive job seekers are one of the most difficult demographics to recruit. While they tend to make great workers, the fact they’re not looking for work puts the advantage in their hands. Moreover, passive job seekers can be tricky to locate in the first place – they don’t exactly come to you. With that in… Read more »
Preparing to enter a brand new job or embark on a whole new career is a daunting task. Between the questions surrounding your short- and long-term finances to an ever-evolving job market, the stress of starting from scratch is enough to affect even the most determined of applicants. Thankfully, there are a number of steps… Read more »
There is a time in every manager’s career when they need a little bit of extra help. Whether it’s short-term assistance or something a little more permanent, it can be difficult to find the specific talent you need at the exact time you need it. Luckily, there are a number of tried-and-true methods you can… Read more »
Today’s warehouse workers come from a unique breed that is highly prized in permanent and temporary jobs alike – including temp-to-hire gigs. With strong values revolving around independence, diligence and self-motivation, these workers are responsible for stocking shelves, picking and packing orders, ensuring timely delivery and so much more. As such, it’s critical you ask… Read more »