| How to Hire Syrian Refugees Posted: 03 Apr 2018 05:00 PM PDT Many people in Syria have faced the tragic experience of leaving their home country to find a better life elsewhere. If your company has the means, hiring them is a great way to help. Start by connecting with state agencies in the United States to find refugees to hire, and then make the hiring process easier for them. Also, add additional training and support for these employees as they make their way in a new country. EditFinding Syrian Refugees to Hire - Contact your state or local office for refugees. Most states and many cities have offices dedicated to helping refugees settle in the area. Employment counseling is part of the settlement process, so many of these offices have departments devoted to employment.[1]
- Often, these agencies will be under health and human services. They may also be listed under workforce services. Check for their contact information on your local state and city government websites.
- Let the agency know you want to hire refugees. Often, these agencies are more than happy to work with employers who want to hire refugees. Once you let the agency know you're interested, you'll likely be put on a list of potential employers for Syrian refugees entering the country.[2]
- Work with host organizations. Many agencies set up host organizations, which are typically churches or community organizations. If you work with these organizations, you can assist the hosts and refugees by helping them find employment in your organization.[3]
- Ask your state agencies if they can give you a list of host organizations to contact.
- Contact the agencies to let them know you're willing to hire Syrian refugees so they can point them your direction.
- These hosts provide support to refugees, such as helping them with applying for government benefits, assisting them with enrolling children in school, and providing orientation training.
- Drop applications off at these agencies. To make employment more accessible, have a stack of applications available at both the state agencies and the host organizations. Also, leave a list of commonly open jobs at your company. That way, anyone assisting a refugee can just walk them through one of your job applications.
- List your jobs as open to refugees. A simple, more passive way to find Syrian refugees to hire is to state you're open to refugees in your job postings. That way, refugees will be more likely to apply for employment at your company.
- For instance, you could write the following at the end of your job posting: "We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is encouraged to apply."
EditAssisting Syrian Refugees through the Hiring Process - Translate your application to make it easier for Syrian refugees to apply. Though a number of languages are spoken in Syria, Arabic is the official language. Most of the minorities in the country speak it as a first or second language.[4]
- Allow translation services for interviews. State agencies often provide a translator when you're interviewing candidates. Make use of this service so that your potential employee can present themselves to the best of their ability.[5]
- If the state doesn't provide a translator, consider providing one yourself.
- Hire Syrian refugees at all levels. Syrian refugees will come from all walks of life, with all levels of education. Some will be suited for entry-level positions, but others will be perfect for higher level positions. Look at each person's background to figure out where they would be the best fit.
- Accept Syrian degrees. One issue refugees face is employers often won't accept their degree, so they're forced to take a job below what they've trained for. Many Syrian refugees were professionals in their home country, and they have much to contribute if you're willing to accept their training.[6]
- Many refugees submit hundreds of applications before a company is willing to accept a degree from their home country.
- Look for the I-94 or Employment Authorization Document. Upon entering the country, a Syrian refugee will receive an I-94, which shows they have a legal right to be here. This document is enough to establish they can work legally in the United States, though they will eventually receive an Employment Authorization Document.[7]
- The I-94 will have a refugee admission stamp.
EditOffering Training and Support - Provide English as a Second Language (ESL) training. While the government agency will likely provide this service, it can be beneficial to offer it to your new employees. Most refugees will need more ESL training than they received from the government to help improve their English.[8]
- Specifically, provide ESL training related to your particular company and field, as the ESL classes provided by the state are likely to be more general.
- Give an extended orientation. New employees from another country are likely going to need a longer orientation period than native employees. Set aside a long time period for the initial training, for instance, as the language barrier will make this step more difficult.
- Allocate funds and space for vocational training. While many of these refugees do have professional training, some do not. If you can provide vocational training in your business, you'll give refugees a chance to start a new life here.[9]
- Often, this training takes the form of customized job training, meaning you work to train the new person for a specific job.
- In addition, some states provide subsidies if you're willing to offer training to new employees. Check your state laws to see if your business can receive this benefit.[10]
- Offer apprenticeships. Apprenticeships combine classroom learning with on-the-job training. It's similar to vocational training, but it's more extensive. You can even register your apprenticeship program. If you do, you can receive certification to show your customers that your apprentices are qualified for the job.[11]
- Typically, you'll agree to provide a mentor to apprentices for a year, as well as training at a community college, trade school, or apprenticeship school.
- Find your state representative at https://www.doleta.gov/oa/contactlist.cfm to learn more about setting up and running the program. You can also receive funds for these programs, depending on the state.
- Provide housing programs. Syrian refugees do receive assistance in finding a place to live. However, providing housing to refugees you hire can make the transition that much easier for them.
- You can offer on-campus housing if you're working for a larger company.
- Alternatively, you can maintain a program that finds furnished housing and matches families to that housing, while also providing a housing stipend.
- Help your new employees integrate with the workforce by hosting company events. Consider a cultural exchange potluck, where everybody brings a dish made from or inspired by a family recipe.
- Make your new employees feel more welcome by pairing them up with other employees who will help acclimate them to the workplace. Rather than a formal training program, this program would just give the new employee a familiar face to come to for help with basic questions.
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| How to Organize Gardening Tools Posted: 03 Apr 2018 09:00 AM PDT Working in the garden is satisfying and relaxing, but keeping up with your gardening tools can be a hassle. Bigger tools can get in the way and make a big mess, while hand tools and other smaller garden essentials are easily scattered and lost. Luckily, you can make the most of common household items to create convenient storage for your gardening tools. EditOrganizing Smaller Tools - Hang a bike basket on the wall to hold a variety of small items. Bike baskets are designed to be easily hung, so they make an ideal option for hanging from the walls in your garden shed. Use them to store miscellaneous items like gloves, seed packets, pegs, or other small items that might be laying around otherwise.[1]
- Hang a rake head upside-down from the wall for a unique hand tool holder. A steel rake head makes a unique holder for your garden gloves, trowels, spades, and other small objects. If the tool won't fit on the tines of the rake, loop twine through the hole on the handle.[2]
- Place small objects in glass jars with lids, then line up the jars on a shelf. Your odds and ends will look organized and quaint when they're displayed in glass jars along a shelf. This will help you keep similar items grouped together, and the lids will keep the objects from spilling if the jars are knocked over.
- Small glass jars are the perfect place for keeping your extra seeds!
- Use chalkboard paint or paper labels to help you remember exactly what's in the jar
- Use a hanging shoe organizer for even more storage space. Hanging shoe organizers with pockets are ideal for organizing any number of small objects. Group together seed packets, dowels and stakes, twine, weedeater string, or any of your other garden supplies.
- Fill a clay pot with sand and stick your hand tools into the sand. If you have a lot of small hand tools, it can be hard to keep them sorted so they're easy to see. By keeping them upright in sand, you'll be able to quickly grab the tools you need.[3]
- This will also keep the blades of your tools from becoming dull as they bump against each other in a box or a drawer.
- Keep your extra pots on a shelf or in a cabinet. Having flower pots scattered around will make your space feel cluttered. You'll also run the risk of breaking your pots, leaving dangerous pieces of sharp ceramic in your shed or garage.
- If you don't have a shelf or a cabinet, try keeping your pots in a plastic box.
- Stack your pots inside of each other and place them in a corner if you don't have anywhere else to store them.
EditStoring Large Tools - Mount a pegboard to the wall and use the peg to hang your tools. Pegboards are a popular storage option because it's easy to move the pegs around to organize your tools exactly how you want them. Arrange your tools by size to make it easier to find what you're looking for.[4]
- Mount a bucket on the wall to store your garden hose and attachments. Hang the bucket so the bottom is flush against the wall. You can store your garden hose by wrapping it around the bucket, then use the inside of the bucket as a shelf for storing your sprinklers, spray nozzles, or other attachments.[5]
- Hang a pallet on your wall for a convenient way to hang large tools. Slide hooks over the wood slats on the pallet, or hammer nails into the wood, then hang your large tools from the hooks. This will free up floor space and is a great way to store your tools when you don't have a lot of space.[6]
- Pallets are used for shipping heavy objects, so ask a few of your local businesses if they have any that you can have.
- Gather your large tools into buckets to keep them in one place. If you don't have a lot of room or hanging your tools isn't an option, try placing a large trash can or other container in the corner of your garage or shed. Then, place your rake, shovel, and other large garden tools into the bucket to keep them out of your way.
- Repurpose old furniture into storage for your tools. Any piece of furniture with shelves or drawers can be useful when you're trying to organize your tools, and you don't have to spend a lot of money on it. Ask your family and friends if they have any old furniture, or check thrift stores or classified ads for cheap options.[7]
- Turn a filing cabinet on its side so the drawer openings are facing upwards, then remove the drawers. This creates ready-made cubbies for your larger tools. You can also lean them against the wall for a convenient way to keep them grouped together.[8]
- Old bookshelves are a great way to add shelving without having to build anything. You can even place one outside of your garage or shed to free up space inside.
- An old china cabinet or computer desk will provide you with a combination of shelving, cabinets, and a work surface.
EditCreating Tool Baskets - Repurpose a wheeled cart into a portable garden center. If you'll be doing a lot of planting, a cart can help you keep all of your supplies together. This is a great option if you'll be moving heavy objects like garden soil or large ceramic pots. [9]
- Add baskets or buckets to the sides of your cart to hold all of the supplies you'll need in the garden.
- Make sure your cart has wire or slatted shelves so it can drain.
- Attach a board with hat pegs or coat hooks to the side of your cart. Use the pegs or hooks to neatly hang your tools from the cart so you can reach the easily as you kneel in the garden. This will also help you free up space on the top of the cart for your seedlings, pots, fertilizer, or other supplies.[10]
- Use a shower caddy to keep your a few small tools handy. Keep your hand tools organized when you're working on small jobs by repurposing a portable shower caddy. The handle on the caddy will make it easy for you to carry as you move from plant to plant.[11]
- If you don't have a shower caddy, you can also use an old milk carrier or any other container with a handle.
- Mount a towel rack with S-hooks on the fence near your garden. If there's one area of your garden you work in a lot, consider hanging a small towel rack close by so you always have your tools handy. Use S-hooks to hang small garden tools from the rack.[12]
- Create a holder for your tools out of a bucket and old jeans. Cut the pockets off of a pair of old jeans, then use super glue to attach the denim to a garden bucket. You can store your hand tools, seeds, and other small objects in the pockets, while the inside of the bucket can hold spray bottles or seedlings.[13]
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| How to Hide a Microwave Posted: 03 Apr 2018 01:00 AM PDT Microwaves are one of those appliances that many people consider necessary, but that are bulky and can take up a lot of precious kitchen space. You may be wondering about the best ways to keep your microwave hidden and out of your way when it's not in use. Hide your microwave by modifying one of your kitchen cabinets, or by stashing it behind other doors or under your counters. EditModifying an Existing Cabinet - Check your microwave's manual about ventilation requirements. Microwaves have ventilation requirements for when they are in use; some microwaves don't need any extra because they have some at the bottom under the legs, but others need back or side ventilation.
- Your owner's manual should tell you if you need to create ventilation space while hiding your microwave, so take this into consideration when deciding where to cut holes in your cabinet.[1]
- Choose a cabinet where you'd like to hide your microwave. Ideally your cabinet will already fit your microwave well and will hang in a place near an outlet that you can use to plug the microwave in. Take measurements of width and depth your microwave and the cabinet you would like to use.
- As long as your cabinet is wide enough for your microwave, you can add more depth to it by cutting a hole in the back of the cabinet for the back of your microwave to go through.[2]
- Cut a hole out of the back or side of your cabinet for wiring. Using a ruler, measure where the wiring coming out of the microwave will exit the back or side of your cabinet. Draw a small box on the back or side of the cabinet for the cuts that you will make.
- Carefully use a jigsaw to make the cuts in the lines on the cabinet. Be sure to follow all safety instructions in the jigsaw manual.[3]
- Cut a bigger hole out of the back of your cabinet if necessary. If your cabinet is not quite deep enough for your microwave, cut a microwave-sized hole into the back of the cabinet with your jigsaw.
- With a ruler, draw lines on the back of your cabinet for a box slightly larger than the size of your microwave. Carefully use your jigsaw to cut on the lines, being sure to follow all the safety instructions in your jigsaw manual.[4]
- Add wood to the back of the cabinet if necessary. If you cut a hole in the back of the cabinet to allow for more depth, and your microwave sticks out in the back, you will need to add extra wood to the back of the cabinet so it hangs flush with the wall when you rehang it. With a ruler, measure the distance that your microwave sticks out in the back. This is how wide you will need the wood that you add to be.
- You can cut scrap 2x4" pieces of wood to fit the back of your cabinet. You will want to add wood to the top of the back, as well as a piece in the middle of the back above the back of the microwave.[5]
- Add or reinstall your shelves if necessary. If you removed any shelves from your cabinet to make room for the microwave, you can reinstall them by using the same hardware.
- If you're hanging a new shelf in the cabinet, measure the width of your cabinet and find a shelf with some shelf-hanging hardware at your local hardware store.[6]
- Rehang your cabinet. Your cabinet should be all ready to drill back into place. Using your drill and the cabinet hardware, rehang your cabinet where it was. If you're choosing a new place for the cabinet, be sure there is support behind the wall for the cabinet screws to go into.[7]
EditHiding Your Microwave Behind Other Doors - Create space in your existing appliance pantry if you have one. Some homes come equipped with an appliance pantry. This is usually a tall cabinet with doors that open out or slide back to reveal shelves that sometimes slide out too.
- Your microwave can most likely fit onto one of these shelves, as they are made for putting appliances into.[8]
- Install an appliance pantry if you don't already have one. If you don't already have an appliance pantry, you can have one installed. You would want to consider this a major construction project for your kitchen, and may want to consult a remodeling company if you decide to do this.[9]
- Create an appliance garage for a hidden countertop microwave. An appliance garage keeps your microwave on the counter and underneath cabinets but has sliding doors that come down over your appliances when they're not in use. You can buy sliding track doors for appliance garages at DIY hardware stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's.
- Be sure to look for door models that match the rest of the cabinetry in your kitchen.[10]
EditHiding Your Microwave Below a Counter - Use a shelf in your lower kitchen cabinets for a classy look. Microwaves look nice and out of the way on a shelf below the counters along your kitchen walls. Determine where you would plug the microwave in from a lower cabinet shelf and drill a hole in the back or side of the cabinet for the microwave wiring. You can keep cabinet doors on to really hide the microwave, or leave them off.
- Homes with elderly people or small children may not want a low-sitting microwave, as it involves lots of bending to reach, and small children may be inclined to play with it.[11]
- Build a sliding shelf for your microwave if you have extra drawer space. You can replace drawer spaces in your kitchen with a sliding shelf large enough for your microwave, or simply build the sliding shelf into a lower cabinet.
- Measure the area where you'd like to put the microwave and either build or order the sliding shelf that will fit the space. Mount the sliding brackets to the sides of the cabinet area to install your shelf.[12]
- Place your microwave under your kitchen island if you have one. If you have a kitchen island, you may already have built-in space underneath it for appliances complete with outlets.
- If you have an island that has extra hanging counter space with nothing underneath, consider installing a cabinet there where you can place your microwave.[13]
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