As warehouses continue to operate throughout Covid, managers are looking for ways to keep their staff safe. At BOLT, we want to help you through this time. Below we have listed a couple suggestions on how to protect your employees and keep operations running smoothly Preparing for Safety The most important aspect of dealing with… Read more »
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Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing at BOLT in the Era of Covid
For the past six months, both job hunters and those who are hiring have had to adapt to the “new normal” of remote interviews. Zoom calls and phone interviews have taken the place of in person meetings. Like many, we at BOLT have adapted to these changes and currently conduct all of our interviews by phone or video chat. To make sure that you still rock your… Read more »
Supporting Your Staff and Keeping Business Afloat During Fire Season
It is not an easy time to be a business or employee in California. COVID, the cost of living, and wildfires are disrupting day to day operations and challenging managers to support their employees. We at BOLT understand, and want to do what we can to help you and your business during this time of… Read more »
Upgrade Your Job Search While in College
College students are going back to school, but it might look a little different than past years. Whether your university is holding in person classes or operating remotely it is safe to say that the 2020 school year will be a unique time for everyone. One thing that almost all students will be faced with… Read more »
Quarantine Jokes to Lighten the Mood
As lockdowns drag on and reopening’s stall it is obvious that we are still living through unprecedented times. Luckily, some funny people are locked down too and we can all enjoy at their takes on quarantine. In this post we’ve complied some lockdown memes that gave us a chuckle, enjoy! 2020: The year the calendar became obsolete A… Read more »
Reflecting on Stephanie’s Time at BOLT
Last week one of BOLT’s best employees moved on to a new role in the Sonoma Valley School District. For 6 years Stephanie Gutierrez worked at Bolt as a recruiter and helped to place hundreds, if not thousands, of job applicants. She won BOLT’s Employee of the Year award in 2017 and everyone in the… Read more »
Direct to Consumer Wine Sales Are on the Rise
Coronavirus has impacted everyone, and the wine industry is no exception. As wineries, bars, and liquor stores were forced to close or reduce their hours, consumers turned to other methods of purchasing wine. The direct to consumer channel saw a massive increase in sales, with 1 million more cases of wine shipped to consumers in… Read more »
Banana Bread
Banana bread is one of the easiest and most delicious baked goods. It’s perfect for getting rid of over ripe bananas without wasting them. Also, it’s really just a cake that is acceptable to eat in the mornings which is something we can all use. This is a great recipe for bakers with even the… Read more »
What Can I Do to Help My Employees Feel Safe Returning to Work?
If you are a manager looking to have your staff return to the workplace, you may be asking yourself “What can I do to help them feel safe?”. This is an important question as no one will want to return to a workplace where safety concerns are not being taken seriously. Whether you are a… Read more »
Recipe: Frosted Oatmeal Cookies
In my opinion, oatmeal cookies are the best non chocolate cookies to exist. They are sweet and spicy and make you feel warm inside. Frosted oatmeal is even better, the glaze gives the cookies a needed sweetness and a great added texture. These cookies are super easy to make, you don’t even need a mixer.… Read more »