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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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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Starting a new job is one of the biggest transitions a person experiences. The way you welcome a new employee to your team makes a crucial first impression – and sets the stage for their future at your company. You worked hard to hire this person. So, work hard not to lose them. Studies show [...]
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Despite what you may have recently heard or read, a strong cover letter is important to your successful job search. Cover letters are not always required, but they can be the factor that sets you apart from other candidates. A cover letter can be the best place to let your personality come through and show [...]
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Whether you make the cut for a job may depend on your success in a telephone interview. For many companies, this is the first step in determining if a candidate is a good fit to join their team. For instance, if a hiring manager is interested in 15 candidates, they may call all of them [...]
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Burnout as a manager can be devastating. If you feel constantly tired, disengaged or unmotivated on the job, you may be suffering from it. The good news is: There are ways to reduce or avoid burnout, so you can continue to be your best self at work. What is Burnout? Before you can fight burnout, [...]
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Employers aren’t the only ones who should be asking questions during job interviews. As a candidate, your questions are just as important – and in fact, recruiters and hiring managers expect you to raise them. Asking thought-provoking questions demonstrates your knowledge of the company and the role, as well as your level of interest in [...]
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Should you implement a company wellness program? Is it worth the planning, time and investment? The answer is a resounding “yes” – because it’s both the right thing and the smart thing to do. Healthy employees result in a healthy business. To cite one example, Johnson & Johnson employees are given incentives to complete a [...]
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December 4, 2024
