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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It happens every year: The weeks and months fly by and before you know it, it’s time to close the books, reconcile records, complete and file reports, and complete the myriad tasks that come with December 31 deadlines. And of course, it’s also the holiday season, when employees often request vacation or may need to [...]
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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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Employee turnover can wreak havoc on your company. For starters, it’s expensive. While exact figures vary by role, industry and other factors, the cost to replace a team member who resigns typically ranges from one-half to two times their annual salary, or more. And on top of that financial hit, morale, productivity, and your reputation [...]
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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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As an ever-increasing number of candidates turn to social media to research potential job opportunities, you need to take full advantage of various platforms – from LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Snapchat through niche sites where your targeted audiences tend to gather – as you round out your successful recruitment strategy. Increase Your Reach Effective social [...]
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December 11, 2024
