Attracting and retaining top talent is a constant challenge, and employee appreciation is more critical than ever. As we approach the Thanksgiving season, it’s an ideal time for management to reflect on how they show gratitude to their teams. Employee appreciation goes beyond an annual holiday bonus; it plays a pivotal role in boosting morale,… Read More »
As your company looks to scale and meet its growth objectives, one of the most critical elements of success is having the right people in place. Strategic staffing can make all the difference in whether your business thrives or struggles to keep up with increasing demands. By aligning your staffing solutions with your growth plans,… Read More »
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 However, skill gaps and outdated knowledge can often hinder these goals.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 »
Embarking on a new year brings a lot of opportunities for managers to reassess or revamp how things are done in the workplace. Recruitment and hiring processes are no different. In fact, with so many advances and developments in this arena, you’ll definitely want to consider some of the trends for 2024 to see if… Read More »
If you have open positions but you haven’t been getting any applicants, it can be extremely frustrating. Even a low number of applicants can pose a problem since the more interest in the job you see, the greater chance you have of finding the best candidate for the position. Instead of blaming the job seekers,… 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 »
Since the roller coaster of the pandemic, the light industrial field has regained some of its momentum. While some companies had to close down or decrease operations, others were affected by “The Great Resignation.” Thankfully, most companies have been able to bounce back, not to pre-pandemic levels. Understanding the Worker Shortage in Light Industrial Roles… Read More »
The topic of “AI” is popping up just about everywhere these days. When it comes to recruiting, AI plays a significant role. With the help of AI, hiring managers can find the best candidates fairly, regardless of the size of the applicant pool. As you can imagine, this is an attractive option as more responsibilities… Read More »
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 »