Upskilling has emerged as a cornerstone for professional growth and success in today’s rapidly-evolving job market. The dynamic nature of industries, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences, demands that individuals continuously enhance their skill sets. Upskilling – the process of acquiring new knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between existing abilities and… Read more »
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As much of the country experiences dangerously high temperatures, it is important to understand how working in extreme heat can pose serious, even life-threatening risks to your health. Heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke can have severe consequences, including death making it crucial to take proper precautions when working in hot environments. Whether… Read more »
Workplace injuries are a serious concern, costing companies millions of lost dollars and lost productivity per year. In industrial settings, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and preventing workplace injuries is a top priority. They not only lead to human suffering but also disrupt productivity and impact a company’s bottom line in the way… Categories: Employers Workforce Development
As the new school year rambles along, many high school juniors and seniors find themselves at a crossroads, facing the critical decision of what path to take next. While our culture has promoted the traditional four-year college plan as the key to a successful career for decades, an alternative avenue is gaining momentum – skilled… Read more »
By Loyd McIntoshMarketing Manager Your tone of voice plays a crucial role in the workplace, impacting various aspects of communication, collaboration, and the overall work environment. Consistently answering questions from coworkers with sarcasm and/or speaking in a condescending tone of voice breeds distrust and defensiveness while talking in a professional tone and taking time to… Read more »
CULLMAN, AL — Automation Personnel Services, Inc., a staffing agency headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is pleased to announce the official opening of its newest office in Cullman, Alabama. In early June, Automation Personnel Services opened for business in a house built more than a century ago on Austin Avenue next door to Werner’s Trading Company. District… Read more »
By Loyd McIntoshMarketing Manager If there is one thing almost all job seekers can agree on it’s this: the current job application process is an enormous hassle. From the complicated and repetitive online application to the endless waiting with no response, the whole process is often an exercise in frustration. In order – to recruit… Categories: Employers Recruiting Workforce Development
By Loyd McIntoshMarketing Manager Three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies throughout the nation continue to experience a crippling talent shortage. As many manufacturers, logistics firms, and other industrial companies struggle to fill critical positions, it is more important than ever to explore new ways to find and entice talent to… Read more »
Standing out in an interview can help you increase your chances of getting the job you want. A job interview is not only an opportunity to talk about your experience and skills but also an audition in which you are being stacked up with other candidates. Here are some points of advice to help you… Read more »
Diamond award winners have won the Best of Staffing award for at least 5 years in a row, consistently earning industry-leading satisfaction scores from their clients and placed talent. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA– Automation Personnel Services, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won the Best of Staffing Client and Talent 5 Year Diamond Awards… Read more »