The most effective human resources teams know how to collect and interpret data to improve hiring and management processes. After a few roller-coaster years for hiring and management (the Great Resignation, remote or in-person work battles, and quiet quitting, to name a few), the importance of metrics couldn’t be higher. What are HR Metrics? Human… Read More »
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The Benefits of Cross-Training Light Industrial Employees
Everyone in the light industrial work understands that their job is to ensure customers get what they need when needed. Understaffing or delays can cause a huge issue in meeting those goals, costing the company business. One of the best ways to help prevent these speed bumps in productivity is by cross-training employees so they are… Read More »
How Staffing Agencies Can Support DEI Initiatives
In recent years, companies are becoming much more aware of how they operate regarding diversity and inclusion. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have come to the forefront of priorities for many companies. While this is good news for everyone to excel at DEI initiatives, it means more than just representation in the workforce. It’s about… Read More »
What Makes A Great Hiring Selection Committee?
Finding the right candidates to hire for your open positions is crucial. Good hires are more likely to contribute to positive morale in addition to the bottom line and are also more likely to stay for a longer duration, reducing employee turnover. These benefits also keep costs in check, which nearly every company values. Can… Read More »
Interviewing for Soft Skills
If you’re in a position to hire workers for your team, you have an important responsibility. What happens when you are interviewing for an open position, and you have a few candidates who seem like they are both very qualified in their skills and experience? Soft skills are often what will set one candidate apart… Read More »
Deadlines: Some Good Practices For Project Management
Every industry works with deadlines. Some industries have better processes to deliver on deadlines successfully, and even more, some companies have a greater handle on project management best practices that help them execute any deadline with a look of ease. Meeting deadlines with quality work isn’t just about expecting your team to “get it done.”… Read More »
How to Build an Awesome Manufacturing Team
In today’s manufacturing world, a common topic is how to bridge the skills gap so you can have a strong, talented team. The younger workforce doesn’t realize the career potential of the manufacturing industry. Meanwhile, the older workers are retiring after long, successful careers. These problems can impact any manufacturing company, regardless of their size. … Read More »
How to Engage New Employees Before Day One
When it comes to new employees, companies often don’t think about the time between when they accept the offer and when their first day on the job begins. 5 Ways to Engage New Employees Before They Start on Day One Send a Welcome Email Upon a candidate accepting a job offer from you, one of… Read More »
Recruitment Tips to Hire Pickers and Packers
Is there ever a season when you can take a break from recruiting? Even if it’s not a top priority or urgent need, a manager should keep recruiting efforts going in the background so they don’t have to scramble when the need arises. 3 Ways to Recruit Skilled Pickers & Packers As a manager who’s… Read More »
Wearing Several Hats Due to Employee Turnover?
If you’ve recently lost an employee, you know what it’s like to have an increase in workload. As a manager, it’s helpful if you take on some of the work so the rest of your employees don’t absorb it all and get demotivated or stressed out. Unfortunately, while you have your normal responsibilities and priorities,… Read More »