June 14, 2022
Chicago’s Minimum Wage Isn’t Just About ChicagoHow does Chicago’s minimum wage increase affect me in Lake, Cook, DuPage, or Will County? On 7/1/22 the minimum wage in Chicago will increase to $14.50 for companies with 20 or less employees and to…
June 9, 2022
Re-Examining New Hire RequirementsWhen Being Exacting Isn’t Working For You We all are painfully aware that the labor market of 2019 is nothing like the market of 2022, especially in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. The landscape has changed drastically. But have your requirements when…
April 28, 2022
Coming SoonWe are excited to announce that we are expanding our operations! Starting in May, The Xcel Group will be bringing its expertise to the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Since 2012, XCEL has provided staffing solutions for companies in Food Manufacturing and…
April 6, 2022
Let’s Walk – And TalkHave you thought about a walking meeting? We all know that walking 30 minutes or more a day is good for your health. But we may not be as clear as to why Walking Meetings are…
July 1, 2021
Tired, Exhausted, Fatigued – Why Manufacturing Companies Need to Pay AttentionThey all mean the same thing, right? Not exactly, but being tired or exhausted can lead to fatigue. And that can be dangerous in the workplace. What are the definitions? Tired: in need of sleep or rest Exhausted…
June 23, 2021
Falls, Slips, and Trips – The 3rd Leading Cause of Injury in ManufacturingOnce again, we are looking at the top causes of injury in the Manufacturing workplace. And coming in at number 3, or 20% overall, is the combination of falls, slips, and trips. And the injury to your workers is costing you,…
June 16, 2021
Overexertion & Bodily Reaction – The #2 Cause of Injury in ManufacturingContinuing our series for National Safety Month, we are now looking at the number 2 cause of injuries in Manufacturing. Overexertion and Repetitive Motion injuries accounted for 32% of recordable and costly injuries…
June 9, 2021
Contact With Objects & Equipment – The Number 1 Cause of Injury in ManufacturingWith June being National Safety Month, we are looking at the top causes of unintentional injuries and illnesses in the private sector. Concentrating specifically on the Manufacturing Industry which had a higher rate of incidence per 100 full-time…
June 2, 2021
June is National Safety MonthSafety. It’s Everyone’s Business. Thanks to the National Safety Council, since 1996, June has become the month to focus on the awareness of safety and health risks in the effort to ultimately decrease the number…
May 11, 2021
Short on Labor? You’re Not AloneThis past year and a half have been difficult and crazy times. And with that, there is currently a labor shortage in manufacturing as well as numerous other industries. As pointed out in this Business Insider…
