Creating a Substance-Free Workplace: Policies and Practices for Employers

Ensuring a substance-free workplace is vital for safety, productivity, and overall company well-being. But how can you implement policies that support your workers rather than coming across as overly harsh and punitive? Here are some suggestions. Drug Testing Drug testing has become a sensitive issue in the wake of expanding legalization of marijuana. If you’re… Read More »

Career Spotlight: Welding

Ever been curious about a job as a welder? Welding is a skilled trade with diverse opportunities and strong job prospects. But what exactly does a welding career look like? Let’s delve into the essential skills and training requirements, as well as potential career paths. What Does a Welder Do? The act of welding is… Read More »

What Is the Best Way to Manage Gen Z Talent?

The oldest members of Gen Z were born in the mid-1990s. These 20-somethings are just coming into their own at work, and younger Gen Zs are joining the workforce every day. Experts say that every generation has its own unique defining moment, and for Gen Z workers, Covid-19 was theirs. Forced to adapt to a… Read More »

Five Tips to Level Up Your Customer Service Skills

Customer service is essential in any role that interacts with members of the public. Whenever you answer the phone or deliver an order, you are acting as the face of the company to that particular customer or prospect. The way you handle customers will partly determine whether they do business with your company in the… Read More »

Warm Weather Challenges: Ensuring Workplace Safety When the Sun is Shining

Summer is in full swing, bringing hot weather and relentless sunshine. As an employer, it’s your job to ensure workplace safety all year long. Here are some things to think about to help protect your employees during the brutal summer months. Focus on Hydration Dehydration is a very real threat when it’s hot outside. Employees… Read More »

Dos and Don’ts for Using Social Media for Job Hunting

Social media is an essential tool in your job-hunting arsenal. But it’s also an area where you can easily get tripped up, especially if you also use social media to keep up with friends. Here are some essential dos and don’ts for job hunters. Do: Optimize Your Profiles Choose a professional photo rather than a… Read More »

Five Things Management Should AVOID At All Costs

Are you a new manager? Or maybe you’re a seasoned manager looking for tips to take your management style to the next level. Either way, managers at all stages of their careers should take care to avoid these five common mistakes. Micromanaging One of the easiest ways to drive your employees up the wall is… Read More »

Cardinal Staffing Opens Flint MI, Branch

Flint Office - Cardinal Staffing

Cardinal Staffing Opens Flint MI, Branch Cardinal Staffing, a leading provider of light industrial staffing, is pleased to announce the grand opening of a full-service staffing office located in Flint, Michigan. The new office will provide a range of employment services including temporary and temporary-to-hire job placements within the light industrial, manufacturing, and clerical verticals.… Read More »

Upcoming Vacations? How to Plan your Job Search Accordingly

If you’re simultaneously job hunting and planning a vacation, you may wonder if it’s really possible to get everything done. Fortunately, with the right approach, you can enjoy your break without missing out on valuable job search opportunities. Here are a few tips. Stay Organized Use a spreadsheet to keep up with the status of… Read More »

How Can Employers Combat Summer Attendance Issues?

Summer can be tough at any workplace. Your employees (and likely you as well!) would much rather be outside having fun in the sun. It’s easy for an overall slump in production to set in, and you may be dealing with more callouts than usual. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to keep… Read More »