As an employer in the light industrial or manufacturing industry, chances are you battle cases of staff burnout year round. But, the holiday season leads to pileups of demanding year-end projects, increased absences due to vacations and the scourge of the cold and flu season, and overall stress levels ramping up faster than you can [...]
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Keeping your manufacturing facility or warehouse staffed is a year-round challenge. As the year winds down, you may find yourself suddenly faced with unexpected absences, customer demands, and other high-pressure tasks that need to be completed before you close the books for 2024. Don’t panic: It’s not too late to address those staffing issues and [...]
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About 200,000 U.S. military members transition back to civilian life every year. Hiring vets is a great way to thank them for their service while helping them ease this re-entry. Moreover, your company can benefit greatly from the knowledge and skillsets that former military personnel often offer, as well as IRS and Veterans Administration (VA) [...]
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Every year, Q4 seems to sneak up faster and faster … It feels like you were just kicking off 2024, and yet you’re already on deadline to firm up plans for 2025. Time stops for no one! If you are looking for some Q4 staffing strategies to ensure that you end the year on a [...]
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Now that Labor Day is past and as summer completes its wind down, how can you adjust your company’s staffing schedule so it still works for both your business and your employees? Seasonal shifts are something organization's always have to take into account, but is your company as prepared as they should be? You need [...]
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Like strategic planning, workforce planning can seem daunting at first glance. But if the two work in tandem, your organization is on the path to efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. Workforce planning is the process of leveraging data to ensure that your workforce meets business needs on an ongoing basis. It is essential to keep [...]
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Building a business that not only survives, but thrives, requires smart planning, successful strategies, and an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement (CI). It also calls for a committed workforce that shares this vision of excellence. A culture of continuous improvement is a culture of communication. Conversely, as illustrated in a recent study by The Economist, [...]
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It goes without saying that you’re always working to reduce turnover at your company. It’s costly: typically 1.5 to 2 times the amount of an existing employee’s salary. It takes a heavy toll not only on your company’s bottom line, but also on morale, engagement and productivity. According to a recent LinkedIn survey, the average [...]
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“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” These are the words of singer Dolly Parton. She’s has countless chart-topping hits, but this may be her best work yet, even though it’s not part of a #1 song. Everyone knows the feeling when work demands pile up so quickly [...]
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No matter your business, employee engagement is a must. It’s contagious, spreading not only from coworker to coworker, but ultimately to customers as well. It positively impacts not only morale and company culture, but also productivity and your bottom line. Hopefully, you’re already familiar with these tips to drive employee engagement, and practicing them on [...]
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December 11, 2024
