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 However, skill gaps and outdated knowledge can often hinder these goals.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 »
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 »
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 »
As a manager, overseeing your employees’ work is one of your main responsibilities. While most new managers knew they were going to be adding that to their day-to-day, many underestimate the challenges that come along with the new expectations in management. Managers need to understand their team members, know their abilities, and have an idea… Read More »
The job market has become a popular place for the “ghosting” plot, when one party stops communicating, making the other feel rejected or “ghosted.” As you can imagine, no one likes to be ghosted. Unfortunately, while some companies aren’t even aware that they are the bad guys in this plot when employers are the ones… Read More »
Searching for a job in a tough market can definitely get exhausting. A long job search can also bring about added stress and can contribute to a lack of motivation. While these negative developments are kind of normal in a long, exhaustive job search, you don’t have to be stuck in a rut. Simple strategies… Read More »
When you’re looking for the best candidates to work at your company, it’s crucial that you make the candidate experience a top priority. There are several touch points in the candidate experience, and each of them plays an important role in both your decision-making process and theirs. Considering best practices throughout the candidate experience can… Read More »
Safety on the job is of utmost importance. While there is quite a variety of safety gear that’s relevant for several different positions, there is one item that is important for nearly every worker: work boots. The ideal work boot should offer durability while still being comfortable for a demanding day. Of course, high-quality work… 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 »
As a professional, receiving feedback should be a regular occurrence, and should be embraced rather than avoided. Constructive feedback is one of the best ways to grow and improve as a professional. It encourages continual learning, and feedback can become a catalyst that helps advance your career. Upon receiving feedback, what do you do with… Read More »