Quote of the Month
“Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” -John Maxwell
PwC: Manufacturing Hiring Plans Hit Five-Year High
PwC’s Q3 2013 Manufacturing Barometer shows a gain in U.S. industrial manufacturers with an optimistic view of the global economy during the next 12 months to 40% in the third quarter from 31% in the second quarter and 29% a year ago. In addition, 60% are optimistic about the U.S. economy, and 78% think the […]
What the Concealed Carry Law Means for Staffing Companies
Illinois House Bill 183 (found here) became law on July 9, 2013, making Illinois the last state to allow possession and concealed carry of a loaded firearm outside the home. The 2013 Illinois “Firearms Concealed Carry Act” lets a licensed gun owner carry concealed firearms in most workplaces unless the property owner prohibits concealed firearms on […]
Quote of the Month
“When there is danger, a good leader takes the front line; but when there is celebration, a good leader stays in the back of the room” -Nelson Mandela
Leadership Tip
Critical thinking is a vital leadership skill. Do you allow yourself time to simply sit and think–about your industry, your company, your career? Carve out a few hours a month to brainstorm fresh ways to solve problems, or simply think through what the next year will likely bring. As a wise person once said, “Invest […]
Fall Fitness
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean your window for fitness has closed. Here are some great healthy activities you can engage in when the air turns crisp and the days grow short. Go for a walk. There seems to be no end to the benefits of walking. Several studies over the past few years […]