Maintaining efficiency and ensuring quality are top priorities for light industrial businesses. However, skill gaps and outdated knowledge can often hinder these goals. Investing in training for your light industrial team can lead to significant long-term returns, not only in productivity but also in quality, safety, and employee satisfaction. Let’s explore how upskilling your workforce… Read More »
Hiring the right employees in the manufacturing industry is crucial to maintaining productivity, ensuring safety, and meeting high-quality standards. With the unique demands of manufacturing roles, hiring managers and HR professionals must identify candidates with the technical skills required and the personal traits contributing to long-term success in a manufacturing environment. How do you define… Read More »
Balancing a full-time job with the search for a new opportunity can feel overwhelming, especially for light industrial workers who often face long shifts and physically demanding tasks. The good news is that with the right time management strategies, you can stay organized and make progress in your job search without burning out. Let’s explore… Read More »
A well-crafted job description is one of the most essential tools in the hiring process. It serves as the first impression potential candidates have of your company and outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role. However, when the reality of the job doesn’t match the description, it can lead to a host of problems… Read More »
One of the most expensive human resources costs is having to rehire for a position. Thankfully, improving the onboarding process is one of the most reliable solutions to reducing employee turnover. By considering employee retention during onboarding creation and implementation, you can significantly reduce your human resources costs. How are Onboarding & Retention Connected? Every… Read More »
Employers and employees alike have weathered an unpredictable job market in the last few years. Thanks to social and economic challenges, plus technological advancements, everyone has had to adapt if they want to thrive. One change that is taking shape is companies hiring their employees based on skill and culture fit rather than educational credentials and… Read More »
Even when you have a job, uncertain times can cause any employee to feel uneasy about job security. While you can’t change the world around you or many of the circumstances, there are steps you can take that will help you grow in your profession in ways that might make your job more secure –… Read More »
A common dilemma facing a manager is whether or not they should socialize with team members outside of the workplace. While more and more companies are including team-building events into the regular culture of the company with team dinners or happy hours, the bigger question is about making connections outside of office functions. Reminder, Building… Read More »
Companies are always looking to make the best possible hiring choices. While they might use an outside recruiting company, social media sites for passive talents, and traditional job boards, implementing a program for employee referrals is one of the most successful ways to find qualified candidates who are likely to last at the company. It… Read More »
Companies have been excited about the prospect of automation since they’ve become more popular, but just because there is enthusiasm doesn’t mean it will always be smooth sailing. With so many different ways to implement it, there are a wide variety of challenges you may encounter along the way. Common Challenges & How to Overcome… Read More »