Born in our backyards through the compassion and commitment of our frontline staff, our Cornerstone Cares program represents the heart and soul of Cornerstone Staffing – a deeply held commitment to providing a positive impact through local acts of giving. We receive personal satisfaction from the deep-seated desire to support causes which make a difference… Read more »
Safety training is critical in any organization, but efforts to maintain a safe workforce shouldn’t start with training sessions; they should start with a hiring process that focuses on hiring people who will work safely. For one reason or another, some people have better safety track records than others. Maybe they are less likely to… Read more »
An emergency can strike your warehouse operation at any time and without warning. Given this reality, it is highly irresponsible for warehouse management not to be prepared for emergencies. Emergency preparedness typically doesn’t require massive investments of time and resources. It simply calls for a bit of thought and planning as well as a commitment… Read more »
By Steven R. Drexel, President and CEO of Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Inc. On Friday March 8, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”) released its monthly summary of labor market activity covering February 2019. The report was alarming and puzzling at the same time as employment growth fell to a paltry 20,000 positions but the… Read more »
Spring cleaning shouldn’t be just clearing the junk out of your closets and donating old clothes. An annual spring cleaning should also be applied to the workplace. Regardless of whether your company is seasonal in nature, getting more organized in springtime is always a good idea. It can boost productivity and morale by lowering the… Read more »
The night shift presents a unique set of challenges for both employees and managers. Being on the job at a time when the body naturally wants to sleep takes a mental and physical toll. Night shift workers are more vulnerable to on-the-job fatigue and feelings of isolation, which can result in more mistakes and lower… Read more »
Committing to workplace safety training is a smart investment. Employers with effective safety training programs reap the benefits of fewer workplace injuries, higher worker morale and lower insurance premiums. Through quarterly safety trainings, your staff members can keep safety and health hazards top of mind and get updates on safety-related issues. Regular safety training also… Read more »
Despite an abundance of caution, medical emergencies can happen when least expected. Having the ability to give first aid and CPR isn’t just for quickly responding to a heart attack, but also for people who are bleeding, having trouble breathing and other medical emergencies. For this reason, it’s critical that warehouse employees take CPR and… Read more »
Many businesses are discovering the length of time it takes to fill a job is longer than ever before. Unfortunately, if organizations want to hire and retain the best talent, it’s crucial they figure out how to streamline the candidate selection process. If a hiring process takes longer than four weeks, the danger of losing… Read more »
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