Your resume is the first and often the last thing a hiring manager sees about you. That means you must do everything in your power to avoid getting screened out at the resume review stage of the process. To that end, here are five of the most common resume mistakes you should avoid at all… Read more »
GPS where Safety is Everybody’s Job…My Job…Your Job! The more often you TAKE 10 SECONDS to identify existing or potential hazards the better equipped you are to create a safer work environment. Let’s TAKE 10 SECONDS!
Many companies select group interviews over individual interviews. Some companies want to gauge how you respond under added stress that can mimic actual job conditions. Other companies use them as a time and cost-saving approach. Whatever the reason behind the group interview, you need a plan to navigate a group interview successfully. If you’ve never… Read more »
Use Proper Lifting Techniques! GPS challenge of the week… TAKE 10 SECONDS to examine and USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES! Use team lift or mechanical help when lifting over 50lbs. When lifting, bend at the knees, keep your back straight and keep the item you are lifting close to your body. Never bend at your… Read more »
The days of employees quietly accepting endless demands for overtime are largely done. Part of it is a culture shift as millennials stand poised to take up the lion’s share of the workforce. Part of it is a growing recognition of the damage chronic stress and exhaustion take on the health of workers. After all,… Read more »
Avoid Bloodborne Pathogens! GPS challenge of the week…. Avoid Bloodborne Pathogens! Bloodborne pathogens may be present in human blood and can cause diseases in humans. These pathogens include but are not limited to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. The greatest risk of infection is through needle stick, cuts and puncture contact with infected… Read more »
As of December 2019, there were about 7.3 million jobs unfilled in the US alone. Around 700,000 of those jobs are in the tech sector. With so many unfilled positions, it’s no wonder that so many companies turn to recruiters to help fill the shortfall. Of course, if you’ve never worked with recruiters before, you… Read more »
Know Your Way Out! GPS challenge of the week… TAKE 10 SECONDS TO KNOW YOUR WAY OUT OF THE BUILDING! You never know when you may need to evacuate a building. Chemical spill, smoke, active shooters are only some of the reasons you may need to evacuate quickly and safely. Plan your escape now!… Read more »
Many people assume they’ll become less productive toward the end of the day. There is even some research to back it up. Throughout the day, you make countless decisions. By the end of the day, you’re probably experiencing some decision fatigue. In other words, your mind and brain have worn out their ability to decide… Read more »
GPS Safety Hotline! GPS wants its employees to go home to their loved ones in the same condition they came to work. TAKE 10 SECONDS…Examine the situation, consider all the outcomes, then proceed with your task. If you experience or see a safety concern on your assignment, please contact our GPS Safety Hotline at… Read more »
