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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“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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Everyone has a bad day now and then. But if one of your employees consistently demonstrates poor performance or a negative attitude or behaviors, it may be time to take action. Difficult team members can lead to a toxic environment for everyone with whom they associate. If left unaddressed, problems around difficult employees may lead [...]
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Although you may not know where to begin when asked, “Why should we hire you?” this is one of the most common questions raised during job interviews. Your response should be a concise sales pitch explaining the unique value you would bring to the position and the company if hired. Here are some tips to [...]
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Starting a new job is exciting, but getting settled in during your first week can be challenging. It’s a new environment, new people, a new routine and a whole new team. Your success in these early days is about balance: You want to make the right first impressions, but you don’t want to be pushy. [...]
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It’s a good problem to have – but a problem nonetheless. You’re seeking to fill a business-critical job vacancy, and the field has been narrowed down to two final candidates. Both have sterling resumes and recommendations and have interviewed well. Everything in their backgrounds checks out, and they both have the right education and experience [...]
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If one or more of your employees are frustrated, it’s only a matter of time before their performance is negatively impacted. As a result, you will soon become frustrated too. And so will other members of their team. This scenario isn’t fun or productive for anyone involved. As a leader, it’s up to you to [...]
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December 4, 2024
