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  • Drug screening and testing
    March 6, 2009
    According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, one in six working Americans has a drug problem. The crisis is particularly acute in the construction industry and cuts across all ethnic groups, trades, professions and educational backgrounds, resulting in a total cost of more than $100 billion a year to American businesses.Some of the impact might be masked, but the U.S. Chamber of...

  • Factors to consider when disciplining employees
    March 2, 2009
    Employee disciplining often gives rise to employment litigation. The disciplinary procedure should follow four rules:• The employee must know the nature of the problem.• The employee must know what he or she must do to fix the problem.• The employee must have a reasonable period of time in which to fix the problem.• The employee must understand the consequences of inaction.The...

  • Publisher's Notes: Your profits...
    ... to their pockets
    January 1, 2009
    Just a little incredulity was in order when Merrill Lynch’s John Thain asked for a $10 million bonus at the end of 2008. As all of us contribute to that company’s $10 billion bailout—along with the rest of Wall Street and possibly the auto industry—we look out across the next 12 months with precautionary belt-tightening.So, it was gratifying to learn that several glass...

  • Becoming a better leader
    Legendary basketball coach offers 10 tips for success
    October 3, 2008
    John Wooden coached men's basketball team at the University of California at Los Angeles to 10 NCAA championships from 1964 to 1975, winning seven in a row. He retired in 1975 and continues to influence people as a motivational speaker.

  • Personality matters
    Good hires are more than just a strong resume
    September 12, 2008
    Industry managers say hiring an applicant with a personality that will fit with the company team can be more beneficial than simply hiring someone with a strong skill set.  Larger lite sizes with low-emissivity coatings often necessitate that the products be heat-strengthened or tempered to prevent thermal or mechanical stress breakage  

  • Interview questions for production personnel

    September 8, 2008
    Know the right questions to ask applicants for production positions.

  • Interview questions for customer service reps
    Know what to ask
    September 8, 2008
    To conduct a good interview and make a great hire, be prepared with a series of open-ended questions that make the candidate think through his or her answers, share their feelings, prove their knowledge and demonstrate their experience.

  • Preventing fire losses
    August 22, 2008
        Businesses sometimes spend a lot of money on elaborate security or alarm systems designed to protect their facilities but overlook the basics of loss prevention. Take a few moments to review these tips from the Insurance Information Institute for preventing fire losses:Are employees trained in fire safety? Do they know exactly what to do if a fire starts? Extra training is...

  • Substance abuse impacts the workplace
    August 15, 2008
        When just one worker has a problem with substance abuse, it can impact the workplace in so many ways that are costly for the employer.If the employee is absent, you have decreased production and the cost of temporary staff to fill in. If the substance abuse leads to increased accidents on the job, you are faced with medical claims, lost time and even repairing or replacing...

  • Beating the odds
    August 1, 2008
            If you follow the news, you know that mortgage foreclosures have been on the front page frequently in recent months, and you would think that adjustable rates and subprime lending are the primary culprit. You may not know that the odds of losing your home because of a disability of the primary wage-earner are even greater. According to the Federal Housing...
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