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5 Quick Tips for Your Job Search in Today’s Volatile Hiring Environment

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Has your job been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? You're not alone and you do have options to reconnect with numerous employment opportunities that allow you to earn a paycheck in today's volatile hiring environment. The following tips can help! Use Powerful Keywords | Search online job boards using words/phrases such as “essential work” or “urgently hiring” to find positions that have immediate openings and workforce surges due to the COVID-19 situation. Often, these companies can fast-track applications and get you working more quickly. Set Job Alerts...

Workplace Eye Wellness Tips

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Workplace Eye Wellness
The use of digital devices, including personal computers, tablets and cell phones, continues to increase. And, the impact of prolonged usage can often be felt in the eye. In fact, because of extended use of these devices, close to 70 percent of American adults experience some form of digital eyestrain, according to a new report from The Vision Council. Symptoms of digital eyestrain can include dry eyes, blurred vision and even headaches. Here are some tips to prevent digital eyestrain and keep your eyes feeling...

Doherty Mobile App Reaches Milestone

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We are excited to announce our Doherty Jobs mobile app has reached 10,000 downloads! The mobile app, available for both iOS & Android devices, was originally launched in 2016 to better serve job seekers and employees. Tim Doherty, Chairman and Co-Owner, said, “Today’s job seekers are increasingly tech-savvy and they’re utilizing their mobile devices for just about everything, including a quick and easy way to find jobs, look up their payroll information and even connect with recruiters electronically.” Thank you to everyone that has helped us reach this milestone!...

Hands-free Minnesota

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As of August 1, 2019, the State of Minnesota joined 19 other states that require people operating a vehicle to have their cellphones in hands-free mode. Workplace safety is one of Doherty’s highest priorities both for our own staff members, as well as our employees, but what about the route to and from your place of employment? The Minnesota Department Employment and Economic Development (MNDEED) states that within the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the average commute time to/from work is 25.4 minutes....

2019 Scholarship Golf Classic Event

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Event Returns with a new Partner to Raise Funds for Local Students Teaming up with Beacons of Influence, a recently formed 501(c)(3) corporation, Doherty is renewing its focus on assisting local students with their technical education degrees. Doherty | The Employment Experts and Beacons of Influence hosted the 2019 Doherty Scholarship Golf Classic on July 15th at the Owatonna Country Club. The event’s goal was to raise scholarship funds for students entering a community college or technical program and planning a career in a variety of industrial and technical...

Tips for Surviving Cold & Flu Season

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Cold and Flu Season
Surveys show that Americans suffer a billion colds each year. Yes, you read that right…one BILLION, with a B! When you add in the flu, that number is even higher. There are things you can do to avoid becoming one of those miserable statistics. The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough, and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Here are a few more tips that will help you survive this year’s cold and flu season. Avoid...

Safe Winter Driving Tips

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Doherty Safe Winter Driving Tips
Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, especially in areas that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. If you think you may be heading into snow or bad winter weather remember the three P’s of Safe Winter Driving - PREPARE for the trip; PROTECT yourself; and PREVENT crashes. PREPARE FOR THE TRIP! Avoid driving when you’re fatigued. Get the proper amount of rest before taking on winter driving. Slowdown in snow and icy conditions! Make turns slowly, and make all...

Valerie Doherty Recognized again in SIA Global Power 150 | Women in Staffing List

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Valerie Doherty, CEO of Minneapolis-based Doherty Staffing Solutions, was recently included in the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Global Power 150 | Women in Staffing list for 2018. In what has become a much-anticipated annual announcement in the staffing world, the list honors staffing company leaders who are making a profound impact on the industry. According to SIA, the women who qualify for the list can be anything from policymakers to businesspersons, technologists to crusaders, but what they really share in common is “a love for promoting and shaping talent.” On...

Manufacturing Day 2018

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Manufacturing Day 2018
At Doherty, we work closely with the manufacturing industry, so we see the multi-faceted benefits that it brings to our economy. We see businesses creating the goods and services people need; countless men and women making manufacturing the career that supports their family; and the youths of today getting inspired to join the future manufacturing workforce. Manufacturing is diverse. The wide range of companies and their products reflected on the interactive, infographic map shows a bit of the breadth the industry provides each of us. Manufacturing supports 18.5 Million U.S. Jobs....

It's Fire Safety Month!

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Did you know? Every year there are approximately 6,000 fires in US businesses! According to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) it is estimated that U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 3,340 fires in office buildings each year. These fires caused an annual average of four deaths, 44 fire injuries, and $112 million in direct property damage. Less than one-third of the fires (31%) occurred between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. More than one in every four office property fires (29%) was caused by cooking equipment. (coffee makers...

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