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As The Great Resignation continues, your company needs to do what it can to keep the employees that remain. One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is by promoting mental health among your employees. The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic have increased the need to promote mental wellness for your employees. Emphasizing…
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Communication is one of the best ways to bridge the connection gap in your organization. Encouraging dialogue among leaders, managers, and employees promotes understanding and helps to reach company goals. The more informed employees are about business-related issues, the more valued they tend to feel. This helps increase engagement, productivity, and the bottom line. Implement…
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As a manager in the manufacturing industry, increasing your team’s productivity likely is one of your top priorities. The more productive your team is, the better your bottom line is. Part of increasing your team’s productivity is providing the motivation for them to accomplish more each day. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to…
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Manufacturing companies have not shown as much progress in diversity and inclusion as many other industries. This means that most manufacturing organizations are behind other sectors in their progress with these issues. Fortunately, the mindset of manufacturing company leaders includes the ability to systematically solve problems. As a result, leadership can apply their skills to…
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Having an organized warehouse helps your company run efficiently. This means your warehouse space needs to be optimized to fit your needs. The better your warehouse is organized, the more quickly your team can receive merchandise, prepare orders, load and ship containers, and maintain customer satisfaction. Implement these six tips to maintain organization in your…
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Maintaining productivity at your manufacturing facility is important. It helps get your finished products into the hands of consumers. One way to increase your productivity is by improving your efficiency. The faster the work is done, the more finished products you can produce. This elevates your bottom line. Implement these tips to improve productivity at…
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When you have a role that is hard to fill, you may be tempted to hire any highly skilled applicant who shows interest. However, if you bring them aboard right away, you may run into problems down the road. Because there are advantages and disadvantages to hiring an overqualified applicant, be sure to think about…
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You’re interviewing applicants for an open manufacturing position, and you’ve found a great fit. Yet, you suspect this individual could be a job hopper. So, how can you tell? Here are three signs you may be better off hiring someone else. Tops Signs a Candidate Is a Job Hopper 1. They’ve Had Lots of Different…
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Sustainable manufacturing protects the environment and creates better businesses. So, how can your company get involved in this positive trend? It all starts on the factory floor. What Is Sustainable Manufacturing? According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts…
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Work-from-home opportunities became more popular than ever during the pandemic. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to create these remote options for most manufacturing jobs. Nevertheless, your organization still CAN offer scheduling flexibility to your manufacturing employees. Here’s how. Top Ways to Offer Flexibility to Manufacturing Employees Provide Flexible Start/End Times Traditionally, manufacturing plants have set schedules.…
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