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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The light industrial field is quite diverse in its production size, scope and skill level. No matter the size of your operation, when managers and workers have a mutual respect for each other, the tasks and overall production is smoother and more successful. Unfortunately, when respect and cohesion are absent from a team, it shows… Read More »
A commonly used, or heard, phrase in the recruitment world is, “hire for attitude, train for skill.” Like every catchy one-liner, there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to determining its merit. As you consider your hiring strategy, it’s worth looking into the practice of hiring for attitude and how it might make a… Read More »
When you think about the success of a company, do you think about employee performance? When employees are performing at a high level, a company can be successful and meet their goals. Even if you hire skilled, qualified workers, their consistent work performance relies on a variety of factors. This is where an astute manager… Read More »
Upskilling has been a part of companies across all industries for decades, however in recent years, CEOs are finding the initiative more significant than before. A few factors and changes across the workforce have contributed to upskilling being more relevant than ever before. COVID-19 and its aftermath, an overarching skills gap, and the rise of… Read More »
Once you’ve assembled a strong team of employees, the next step is to get them onboarded and productive. But what happens after that? The most successful companies invest in their employee’s development and training for the long haul, not just during the initial phases. Continual training makes a lasting difference in a team’s cohesion and… Read More »
If we traveled all the way back to the beginning of formal employment in the U.S., we would see the use of dress codes in the workforce. Of course, dress codes have evolved over the decades, but employers have had a greater struggle creating and implementing a dress code in recent years. It doesn’t matter… Read More »