Top 8 Tips to Stay Productive When Working from Home During Coronavirus Quarantine
The world finds itself a common enemy and dark times have surrounded us all due to a pandemic known as coronavirus. Too many people have lost their lives, made insensitive jokes, and overworked themselves. However, it is important to use this time of solitude to become a more positive and more productive person to better […]
Importance of Work Culture and How it Should Affect YOU
With quotes from our team “People don’t quit jobs they quit bosses” a famous quote by Marcus Buckingham. We have all seen this quote and know it to ring true, especially if you have had to quit a toxic work environment. While you can “deal with” or “tolerate” getting through your work week, a happy […]
5 Tips for Etiquette in the Workplace That Actually Make You More Confident!
5 Tips for Etiquette in the Workplace That Actually Make You More Confident! With quotes from our team. We have all read office ethics and orientation manuals at least once in our lifetime, these are useful for general office behavior, but we should all know most of the common office rules by now! This is […]
Your XL Pro career based on your Zodiac sign
Your XL Pro career based on your Zodiac sign Everyone knows about Zodiac signs, and you might have done some research on your specific sign, but do you know what your XL Pro career is? We have seven different work fields that include light industrial, construction, legal, oil and gas, administration and reception, hospitality, and […]
Recruiting Skills
Have you ever wondered what makes a great recruiter? There is no one true answer to this complex question but practicing the basics skills briefly discussed below is a great start! The recruiters who can master these skills can harness an edge and keep their businesses staffing ahead in our ever-changing and competitive environment. Communication […]
Ergonomics in a Warehouse Setting
Most of us do not use the word “Ergonomics” in our everyday vocabulary and do not even know what it means. Simply put, ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace with the capabilities and limitations of employees in mind. A proper ergonomics program can drastically improve the overall working environment for a company and […]
Safety For Plant Shutdown
Regularly planned warehouse shutdowns allow time for businesses to conduct in-depth housecleaning and general maintenance of equipment. Safety is often overlooked when most companies conduct these necessary shutdowns. The task that is implemented during shut down operations can be non-routine in daily operations, which presents a higher risk of different hazards than what is usually […]
Managing Fatigue At Work
Fatigue Management In The Workplace By Stephen Dillon, Safety Director, XL Pro Consulting Group LLC. Workplace Incident rates skyrocket when fatigue is a factor, especially among those working long, 12-hour shifts or overnight. According to OSHA, accidents and injury rates are 30% greater during night shifts and workers on-the-job 12 hours per day show a […]
Forklift Training.
A Forklift is an essential asset of any material handling industry. It performs a material handling job which cannot get done by human hands. A forklift is a large moving vehicle with risk comparable to those of any drivable vehicle. It can be dangerous in any situation for the other people around it or the […]
Safety In The Workplace
Safe environments help companies keep their costs down and employee morale high. Having great safety plans in place not only protects employees, but it also protects Employers, and ultimately helps generate more profits for the business! A Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures should be made with the intention of making it so their Employees are able […]
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