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Identifying skill gaps in your manufacturing workforce can be challenging. Uncovering the mismatch between your employees’ skills and your current and future business needs requires time, critical thinking, and planning. Many factors can contribute to your manufacturing workforce’s skill gasps: Aging workforce Poor manufacturing industry perception Lack of manufacturing career interest from younger generations Misaligned…
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Attracting career-minded candidates in the world of lean manufacturing and supply chain can be challenging. You need skilled professionals who can navigate supply chain management’s dynamic, complex intricacies. As lean manufacturing and the supply chain continue to evolve, you need skilled talent to improve operational excellence and your competitive edge. These suggestions can help. Choose…
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Taking breaks and time off is essential for success. Having time away from work helps increase your focus, energy level, performance, and productivity. Making time for yourself throughout the day supports physical and mental health. These factors enhance long-term job satisfaction and career development. Discover the significance of taking breaks and time off. Maintain Focus…
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If you have difficulty making your voice heard at work, know you are not alone. Women, minorities, and introverts tend to have challenges speaking up and having their contributions acknowledged. More than anything, you must trust your voice and know that you have a right to be heard. Implementing the following suggestions can help get…
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Finding and retaining the best talent for operations management can be challenging. The increasing number of opportunities makes hiring and keeping the best employees more difficult. Hiring and keeping top employees increases engagement, performance, and productivity. These actions elevate job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates. The results help strengthen your bottom line.…
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Knowing what to do when your employee asks for a raise is important. You want to handle the request in a professional manner to show you care about your employee’s needs. How you handle your employee’s request for a raise impacts engagement, productivity, and performance. Your response also affects job satisfaction, employee morale, and retention.…
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Influential team leaders serve as decision-makers, coaches, and visionaries. These leaders behave in ways that positively impact employee engagement, performance, and productivity. The results include increased job satisfaction, employee morale, attraction, and retention rates. The effectiveness of team leaders impacts whether employees remain long-term with companies. As a result, these leaders continuously develop their leadership…
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Your manufacturing facility can adapt to the seasonal demands of work by building a flexible workforce. This flexibility helps your team maintain agility to improve productivity and meet changing customer demands. Creating a flexible workforce involves adding contingent workers to your team when needed. You can scale up your staffing during busy seasons and…
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Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility. Prioritization of safety shows that employees at all levels of the organization are valued and respected members of the team. Working in a safe environment helps you perform your tasks. You are better able to reach your targets while working in a comfortable space. Follow these workplace safety tips that…
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Graduating from college is an exciting time. You can use the knowledge and skills you gained to enter the job market and start building your career. Developing a plan for what you want your career to look like is essential. Understanding what you want to accomplish and how you will approach your objectives increases your…
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