Chicago’s Minimum Wage Isn’t Just About Chicago
How does Chicago’s minimum wage increase affect me in Lake, Cook, DuPage, or Will County? On 7/1/22 the minimum wage… Read More
Re-Examining New Hire Requirements
When Being Exacting Isn’t Working For You We all are painfully aware that the labor market of 2019 is nothing like… Read More
Coming Soon
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our operations! Starting in May, The Xcel Group will be bringing its expertise to… Read More
Let’s Walk – And Talk
Have you thought about a walking meeting? We all know that walking 30 minutes or more a day is… Read More
Tired, Exhausted, Fatigued – Why Manufacturing Companies Need to Pay Attention
They all mean the same thing, right? Not exactly, but being tired or exhausted can lead to fatigue. And that can be dangerous… Read More
Falls, Slips, and Trips – The 3rd Leading Cause of Injury in Manufacturing
Once again, we are looking at the top causes of injury in the Manufacturing workplace. And coming in at number 3, or 20%… Read More
Overexertion & Bodily Reaction – The #2 Cause of Injury in Manufacturing
Continuing our series for National Safety Month, we are now looking at the number 2 cause of injuries… Read More
Contact With Objects & Equipment – The Number 1 Cause of Injury in Manufacturing
With June being National Safety Month, we are looking at the top causes of unintentional injuries and illnesses… Read More
June is National Safety Month
Safety. It’s Everyone’s Business. Thanks to the National Safety Council, since 1996, June has become… Read More
Short on Labor? You’re Not Alone
This past year and a half have been difficult and crazy times. And with that, there is currently a labor shortage in manufacturing… Read More
