Your forklift is the workhorse of your warehouse; it carries heavy loads from one location to another and raises or lower materials to different elevations. It’s an invaluable tool that facilitates productivity and an efficient work environment. But it cannot last forever—and without knowing the basics of forklift maintenance, it will fail before its time. […]
Category: Eye on Employment
The jobs are here… where are the workers?
Employers already struggle with finding skilled workers. But, they fear the problem will get worse before it will get better. Still, federal and state agencies are pouring millions of dollars into recruitment and training programs. Meanwhile, one of the largest manufacturing campuses in the United States is being built right in Racine County. And that will bring in thousands of more jobs.
So for many employers, the question remains — where are all the workers?
During the next four months, Racine County Eye will look weekly at the worker shortage through the lens of employers, workers, those trying to find work, as well as social services agencies. We’ll also highlight information on the local labor market, offer resources and feature job listings.
If you have a story about working in Racine County or are looking for work and want to connect with our exclusive content, take our survey by texting WORK to 262-205-2853.
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Common Heavy Machinery Problems
Don’t waste your time and your money by not keeping a close eye on your heavy machinery. Start preparing for problems by reading these common issues.
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Fleet Efficiency is Never One Size Fits All
Too many business solutions software products treat every user or every company the same. Sometimes that can be an effective approach, especially when the tasks being measured or controlled are exactly alike. Too often, however, they’re not alike. How can fleet managers and company owners avoid the one size fits all pitfall? There are many […]
Posted inHealth
How To Fight a False Positive Drug Test
Drug tests have become a common occurrence for employment and other educational, athletic, or hazardous reasons. Employers mainly conduct these drug screenings as a method to narrow down the list of potential new hires and also deter any current employees from illicit drug use. Safety risks and liabilities are not ideal situations for any work […]
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How to Land Your Dream Job
No one wants to spend their career working at a job they hate. It is unrealistic to think that you will love every second of your job, but you should enjoy most days at work. What that looks like for you will depend, everyone has different priorities when it comes to their career and life. […]
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
Business Spotlight: Brossman’s Meats
Serving Racine for over the past 40 years, Brossman’s Meat Market has some of the freshest meat products available in the area. Brossman’s Meats located at 6900 State Road 31 is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Brossman family prides themselves in helping the Racine community through their business. Likewise, […]
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Best Practices For Engaging With Job Seekers
For the last few months, headlines have included stories about how many people are out of work due to COVID and I think that has set up some unrealistic expectations amongst employers. I’ve had many conversations with employers who have a belief that there a lot of people on the market looking for work therefore […]
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Business Spotlight: Best Thoughts Academy
Best Thoughts Academy is this week’s Racine County Eye Business Spotlight. As a high school teacher, Kate Martin was fueled with an idea to positively impact others. Her career in teaching came to a fold when she retired in 2015. While working in Racine with special needs students, conversations arose about the lack of resources […]
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Business Spotlight: Time and Again Music and More
Time and Again Music and More is the Racine County Eye Business Spotlight of the week. Sturtevant Wisconsin may be small, but the music collection at this store is large. Southeast Wisconsin’s most unique vinyl record store is just moments from your doorstep. Yet, so many music lovers don’t know this local spot. Time & […]
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Meal Services in western Racine County
For those who may live in Racine County, traveling to the city may be a hassle. Meal services are available West of the Interstate. You can receive a free meal by visiting these locations. Before visiting any of the locations, call 211. By calling 211, you can make sure that each establishment is operating. Changes […]
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Job seekers… please answer the phone
You say you want a job, but your actions tell us otherwise. Why do I say that? Because for the last three weeks, we had better than 80 percent of the people we were scheduled to interview for customer service jobs that paid well no-show when the time came. These are people that submitted a […]
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Top Tips for Staying Safe in a Warehouse
Working in a warehouse can be rather demanding. The work itself is physically taxing, and the environment can also be intense. Many hidden health hazards can lurk around the corners of a warehouse, some of which are more easily recognizable than others. As such, it’s extremely important that warehouse employees and managers take the necessary […]
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Wisconsin’s Unemployment Crisis: Why so many are still waiting
MILWAUKEE, WI — Unemployment has hit Wisconsin residents hard. So hard that DeiDra Blakley sat on the floor of her Milwaukee apartment on Wednesday counting the loose change she saves in a jar. Blakely has been out of work for more than 13 weeks, and despite applying for unemployment insurance benefits in Wisconsin, she has […]
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Industries That Utilize Cranes the Most
Did you know that the Ancient Greeks developed the first known crane in the 6th century BC? Fast forward a few centuries and William Armstrong invented the first hydraulic crane in 1838. Today, many different industries use cranes frequently. In fact, many industries are benefiting from the different uses of electromagnets in cranes. To learn […]
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3 Successful Tips for New Truck Drivers
A lot of freedom and opportunity comes with the decision to become a truck driver. You get to travel across the country, see new people and places, and even make your own schedule if you become an independent contractor. Like any job, there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help you grow from […]
