Q1 Employee of the Quarter – Frank F.

Frank has been with AurStaff for almost five years. During this period, he has worked many different positions for us with no hassle. Frank is extremely reliable and we can always count on him to help us in a bind. AurStaff is very thankful to have a Frank as an employee. Listed below is a letter we received from our client about how impressed he was with Frank.

C&A Industries Named Among Best Omaha Employers for Second Consecutive Year

C&A Industries, Inc., parent company of AurStaff and a portfolio of other leading staffing and recruiting firms, has been named among the top employers in Omaha by Omaha Magazine for the second consecutive year.

The announcement is featured in the magazine’s January/February 2010 “Best of Omaha” issue.

Yes, you can say no

When you’re feeling pulled in too many directions at once, one obvious solution is to stop saying “yes” to every request you receive. But it can be tough, especially if you’ve built your reputation on being a “can-do” sort of worker.

How to ask the right question

No one has all the answers. That means asking questions is one of the most important skills you can master, whether you’re talking to employees, friends, or children. Questions should be short, simple, and concrete—easy to understand and think about. To use questions effectively, though, you must know what kinds of questions to ask.

Stamp out foot problems!

Anyone who works in the industrial, technical, or engineering fields knows that when your feet hurt, working is not easy. As professionals who spend a lot of time on their feet, these individuals know the importance of taking special care to protect their feet at work. An injured foot, or any foot-related problem, can cause discomfort, pain, and fatigue — and when you’re tired, you’re more prone to accidents. So take these “safety steps” toward healthy feet:

AurStaff Wins Award at Annual Awards Luncheon

AurStaff recently celebrated employee successes at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 6 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center in LaVista. Nearly 400 employees throughout C&A Industries (parent company of AurStaff) attended the event, which was kicked off with a keynote presentation by Scott Christopher, co-author of the best selling book The Levity Effect: Why it Pays to Lighten Up, who spoke on the importance of having fun at work.

Employee of the Year Recognized at Annual Event

Celebrating with professionals from each of the staffing divisions within C&A Industries, Inc., parent company of AurStaff, AurStaff was ecstatic to recognize the accomplishments of its 2009 Employee of the Year, Howard Lee Walker at the annual awards dinner held Thursday, September 24.

The Changing Face of Retirement

The traditional concept of whiling away your retirement days playing golf just doesn’t appeal to lots of people anymore–or it isn’t an option in an age of economic turmoil.

Shifting into Shift Work

Most of us aren’t used to working all night, but we may be called to do so. Here are some strategies to get into the groove of working the night shift:

Customizable Safety Checklist

Your safety and health on the job depends on your ability to identify hazards and take proper precautions. An effective way to eliminate some of the hazards you might face is to take time at the beginning of every workday to conduct a quick inspection of your work area and your workstation.
To assist with your [...]