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Why Labor Unions Are Dying

Labor unions live in the past and ignore how they are not helping most workers in 2021. Common sense shows they need to adapt or will keep losing members.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

More and more workplace discrimination cases are closed before they’re even investigated.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Who Should Use an Employment Agency?

Employment agencies help companies looking to fill vacancies as well as job-seekers trying to find positions. In addition to matching businesses with both short and long-term employees, they also provide other services for workers. From resume assistance to career guidance, some people can benefit from the services an employment agency has to offer. Likewise, companies filling positions benefit from their services in many ways as well…

3 Questions to Ask Your Employment Agency

If you are starting a job search and want to use the professional services of an employment agency, then you should make sure they are the right fit for your needs. The

Should I Work With a Northwest Employment Agency?

Looking for a new job? Learn about all the benefits of working with a Northwest employment agency to find one.

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

Should You Use an Employment Agency to Find a Job?

Employment agencies charge you if they place you in a job, right? Yes, but not always. In this post, the writer, who recently started working at an employment agency, explains how they work and why she thinks they can help you.

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

‘Turning a kid’s lights back on doesn’t make their test scores go up’: one principal on social...

“The thing I’m nervous about is the speed at which they’re going to expect to see results.”

How to Adjust to a New Shift Quickly

While the first shift may be the most desirable shift for most, many companies are moving towards an around the clock operating system — and we already see it in the healthcare and manufacturing industries.

Pros and Cons of Job Hopping

To job hop or not to job hop? That's the tough career question on many employees' minds these days. With job opportunities plentiful and unemployment at historically low rates, it's...

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Work Stressful? Press Your Reset Button

Have trouble disconnecting at the end of your work day? You may not be able to completely eliminate job stress, but you can use these stress management tips from our Gallatin staffing agency to leave work stress where it belongs - at work:

Social Services: Listen to People Who Have Experienced Poverty

We need the people who administer social services at the state and local levels to do a better job of providing programs and policies that work in people’s lives.

What Can They Do for Job Seekers?

What can an employment agency like JPS do for you?

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.