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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There are many benefits of cross-training your employees across different departments and positions. Trained employees win because they feel valued and get to grow, the trainers win because they have an opportunity to share their expertise, and the organization wins because employee satisfaction has increased and they have employees that are more knowledgeable in different [...]
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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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Attracting and retaining top talent is all about relationship building – and relationship building is all about trust. To foster and maintain that trust, consistency in your employer branding is critical. Your cohesive brand message across all touchpoints – from job postings and social media through your website and marketing collateral – will draw in [...]
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“Branding is an emotional connection. Make it a priority.” (Beth Rudai, Senior HR Manager, TD Bank) These are words to live by as you continuously improve your reputation among current and prospective employees. To take the concept of employer branding an important step further, also consider this statement by H. Rao and R. Dewar: “The [...]
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In the wake of the Great Resignation and the new mindsets that have evolved on the part of job seekers, today’s employers must be especially vigilant about the risk of their leading employees walking out the door. Are you doing all the right things to help drive employee satisfaction so your best players stay on [...]
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Without a team of quality, effective employees in all areas, it’s impossible for your business to stand apart, build a brand or develop a unique customer experience. And it all starts with hiring success. Every employee is a significant investment in time, money, resources – and the future of your company. As per the title [...]
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An interview is your first face-to-face meeting with a prospective employer. First impressions are indelible, so you want to be sure you make a good one. Check that: a great one! With the right advance preparation, you can strike the perfect balance of self-confidence, poise and common courtesy – and ensure you leap this first, [...]
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When it comes to landing A-level job candidates, an interview is not just about you evaluating them. In today’s market, they have the upper hand, and you can bet they’re evaluating you and your company as well. And if they don’t like what they see, they won’t even skip a beat as they go elsewhere. [...]
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December 4, 2024
