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Handling Micro-Stoppages: Identifying and Eliminating Hidden Time Wasters on the Production Floor

October 17, 2024

Micro-stoppages are brief interruptions during production. They can be caused by power outages, process inefficiencies, material handling issues, environmental factors, operator error, or equipment malfunctions. Although micro-stoppages might last a few seconds, the interruptions quickly add up. The results include impacted production schedules, significant losses of efficiency and productivity, and potential missed deadlines. These factors…

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Building Bridges: Cultivating Connections with New Hires from Day One

March 7, 2024

Cultivating connections with new hires from Day 1 is important for business success. Regularly engaging with new employees helps them adapt to your company and its culture. The more connected new hires feel, the more likely they will remain long-term. Regularly connecting with new hires shows they are valued, respected members of your team. These…

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Navigating the New Normal: Embracing Hybrid and Remote Work as the Future of Work

November 9, 2023

The coronavirus pandemic made navigating the new normal a way of life. As a result, hybrid and remote work arrangements are here to stay. Because hybrid and remote arrangements are the future of work, you and your employees must adapt to be successful. These methods can help. Learn how you and your employees can embrace…

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Does Workplace Morale Affect Productivity?

June 15, 2023

Workplace morale is employees’ satisfaction, attitude, and outlook while working for a company. This affects the organization’s competitiveness, revenue, and bottom line. Workplace morale impacts employee engagement, performance, and productivity. It also affects job satisfaction and employee attraction and retention rates. As a result, you want workplace morale within your organization to be as high…

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Ways to Make Employee Mental Health a Competitive Advantage

May 25, 2023

The ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic has made mental health awareness more important than ever. The more mentally healthy employees are, the more engaged and productive they should be. Demonstrating that your company prioritizes employee mental health gives you a competitive advantage. Emphasizing wellness shows your employees are valued and respected assets for your…

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Do Managers Play an Important Role in Employee Motivation?

May 18, 2023

As a manager, you play an essential role in employee motivation. This includes encouraging employees to interact according to company culture and perform their best. Motivated employees maintain strong engagement, performance, and productivity levels. They also experience high job satisfaction, employee morale, and organizational loyalty. You likely take different approaches to motivate other employees. Providing…

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How to Improve Your Team’s Mental Health

May 4, 2023

The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic are among the top stressors impacting employees’ mental health. According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2022 Stress in America survey, 63% of adult respondents said COVID-19 forever changed their lives. Many reported worse mental health, less physical activity, disturbed sleep, and increased unhealthy habits that impacted their…

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