After a year of hard work and during a chaotic season, most managers and workers wouldn’t mind taking some time to celebrate the holidays at the workplace. Done right, the celebration can be a great time for coworkers to relax, get to know each other better, and do even more to build a healthy culture… Read More »
The Hiring Challenge: Timing is Everything
During a job search, it’s often the candidates who feel more urgent to wrap up the search and receive the job offer. That makes sense, however, as an employer, you should also feel a sense of urgency to find the best candidate. Why You Need to Fill the Role Even though employers may take longer… Read More »
5 Ways to Help Prevent Workplace Injuries
A safe work environment is one of the greatest benefits that an employer can offer their employees. However, workplace safety needs to be a must-have, not a nice-to-have. When a company provides proper training and takes adequate steps to keep the workplace running safely, success is easier to reach. What Does Workplace Safety Include? Workplace… Read More »
Financial Literacy for Light Industrial Jobs
Financial literacy is an important topic for job seekers and anyone in general. It’s a topic that everyone kind of knows what it means, but at the same time, very few people are confident discussing what it actually is. What Does Financial Literacy Include? If a person feels confident in their choices that relate to… Read More »
Should you be Using eLearning for Skill Enhancement?
Employee training has been a staple in workplaces for decades. Designed to help workers be equipped to do detailed work well, employee training is key to workers and companies being successful. Over the years, the format of employee training has changed and evolved to meet the demands of the workforce. Training Meeting the Needs of… Read More »
Balancing Automation and the Human Touch in Manufacturing
It’s quite an exciting time to be in the manufacturing industry. Technology and automation is advancing in leaps and bounds, revolutionizing the industry and creating countless more opportunities for companies. However, these advancements, while exciting, pose a challenge for management and workers alike. Managers have to balance the advantages of automation with the needs and… Read More »
Converting Temporary Talent into Long-Term Assets
For years, companies across a variety of industries have been utilizing temporary workers to help with their staffing needs. Whether you have seasonal demands or need extra employees for a special project, hiring short-term workers is a smart solution to many hiring needs. There’s a wide range of benefits for employers who decide to hire… Read More »
Workplace Safety Isn’t Just a ‘Nice to Have’
Any company worth working for will have an established safety program that meets the OSHA standards. But workplace safety should be much more than just “meeting the standards.” When a company is satisfied with the bare minimum of workplace safety standards, they run a major risk of a lack-luster program that is ineffective. Obviously, an… Read More »
The Impact of Diversity in Industrial Workforces
Over the past few years, more and more companies are making concerted efforts to diversify their workforce. This important step in the industrial field, as well as other industries, has many benefits, of course. While companies should continue to consider how they can add diversity to their operations, understanding the benefits, and the challenges, can… Read More »
Essential Education and Skills for Light Industrial Candidates
Finding the right workers to add to your team can be a challenge. Sifting through applications can be exhausting as well as time-consuming. Having a job description with specific skills and experience requirements is not only important for attracting the right candidates, but it can also be helpful in reminding you which skills are best… Read More »