Spotlight on Stand-By Personnel Welding Division Brett Brumbaugh is a Certified Welding Inspector and Recruiter. Brett became a welder working on pipelines and learned the welding trade and combined with his experience in the manufacturing industry both as a superintendent and quality control he is able to identify the needs of clients and applicants. Jimmy Hutson is a Certified welding inspector… Read More
Seven Ways to Get Your Manager or Supervisor to Take Your Ideas Seriously Have you ever come up with a great idea at work only to find it fall on deaf ears? Perhaps you were able to discuss it with your manager, supervisor, or another higher-up in the company, but you had a hard time convincing them to pursue it. Well, you’re not alone. According to many business… Read More
Ten Ways to Improve Your Reputation at Work A good reputation at work is crucial for career success and personal fulfillment. It reflects your credibility, professionalism, and trustworthiness, which can positively impact your relationships with colleagues, clients, and employers. A good reputation can lead to better job opportunities, increased job satisfaction, and higher respect and recognition from others in your industry. Consider the… Read More
Why you should work for Stand-By Personnel In today’s job market some people are reluctant to work for a Temp Agency. Here is what you would be missing out on not working for Stand-By Personnel. Experience While there are many staffing agencies that have been around for a while, Stand-By has been in business for over 28 years in the Tulsa… Read More
10 Ways to Get Out of “Work Mode” After a Long Day Sadly, gone are the days when workers could come home, kick their feet up, relax, and leave their work behind. For a whole host of reasons, burnout from work has become a real issue for many Americans, and, according to experts, it is becoming increasingly common across a wide range of industries. According to a… Read More
10 Simple Ways to Avoid Distraction at Work These days, distractions exist everywhere. From cell phones and smartwatches to email and social media notifications, it seems that every day presents a new challenge for remaining focused while at work. We live in a world where most of us suffer from immediacy syndrome, which is the feeling that we must respond immediately to every… Read More
SIX PSYCHOLOGICALLY DAMAGING PHRASES TO AVOID AT WORK No offense or No disrespect but. A conversation that is started with condescending words such as No Offense or No Disrespect, it signifies that you do not respect the other person’s point of view. Immediately the person will change to defensive mode and more than likely will not hear the… Read More
Surviving a Job Loss in the Holiday Season Many workers receive the upsetting news every holiday season that they’re facing a layoff. While there is no ideal time to be fired from a job, there is no doubt that a job loss is especially stinging around the holidays. While the holidays are a celebratory time for most people, employers usually undertake restructuring and… Read More
Advice for the First-Time Manager: Five Things You Should Never Say Becoming a first-time manager isn’t easy, no matter your industry. That’s because most first-time managers lack the guidance necessary for success. Experts note that most blue-collar workers haven’t had management training. Therefore, they approach the job by mimicking what they’ve seen other managers do, which isn’t always the right thing. For first-time managers, job management… Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of creating an Effective Resume Relevant Experience Don’t: Do not include experiences that have no relevance to the position you are applying for. You can however add skills that might be relevant in the form of bullet points. Do: List experience that would qualify you for the job. Include jobs that you gained relevant experience. If you have taken courses… Read More