Unpaid Internships Are Going Out of Style *Click link for full story A tight U.S. labor market is squeezing out the unpaid internship. With unemployment near historic lows, more companies are paying for workers they used to get for free
McHenry County Magazine
Working World was recently featured in McHenry County Magazine. This article showcased our history and the reputation we’ve built with local companies. To read the complete article, please follow this link.
OSHA Injury and Illness Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Record Keeping Requirements Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. (Certain low-risk industries are exempted.) Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded. How
Impact of Election 2016 on Employers
By now, you probably have heard that an election will be held November of next year to determine who will serve as the 45thPresident of the United States. What you may not have heard, however, is how the election of
Holiday Celebrating: Rules of the Road
How is your company celebrating for the Holiday Season? With our rich and diverse cultures coming together today, there are many ways the Holiday Season is recognized by companies. Here are a few ideas shared in a recent article from
The Case for a Flexible Workplace
What exactly is a flexible workplace? It’s all about when, where and how people work. The United States trails behind European countries that already provide employees with the right to request a flexible workplace. The U.S. government is, however, promoting
Seven Keys to Retaining Employees
It’s a well-known fact that it takes a staff of dedicated, well-trained employees to operate a successful business. But keeping that staff in place—contentedly serving your customers—takes thought and effort on the part of company leadership and management. What makes
Best of the Fox 2016
Thank you to everyone who voted and made it possible for Working World to be named, for the 6th year in a row, the best Employment Agency in McHenry County! Without our community’s constant support, we would not be able
Coping with Job Burnout
Recently on the Working World Inc. Blog we discussed ‘Married to the Job Syndrome.’ Untreated it leads to job burnout and even career burnout. Work stress assessment Are we talking about you? Mayo Clinic offers this quick assessment. Have you
How Your Digital Footprint Affects Your Employment Potential
How Your Digital Footprint Affects Your Employment Potential Your digital footprint, specifically your Internet footprint, is your presence or identity on the Web. This footprint can be the incidental by-product of your activity on the Web, or you can make