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Company Culture and Two Other Factors That Indicate a Great Candidate Match

July 21, 2022

Company culture, knowledge of the organization, and relevant skills impact whether a candidate is a great match for a role. Being a culture match demonstrates that a candidate has the personality needed to work well with others. Understanding the business indicates that the candidate has a general understanding and realistic expectations of the company. Having…

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Looking to Improve Employee Retention? Find Ways to Improve Your Screening and Hiring Process

July 7, 2022

The effectiveness of your screening and hiring process impacts your employee retention rates. The better quality of hire you have, the longer your employees should remain long-term. As a result, if your employees are leaving at an unreasonable rate, you should be paying attention to your hiring process. The following tips can help. Implement these…

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Importance of OSHA Safety Compliance in the Workplace

June 16, 2022

As a manufacturing employee, your health and safety need to be your employer’s top priority. If you do not feel safe at work, your performance likely will suffer. This impacts the company’s bottom line. One of the most effective ways to increase employee health and safety is through Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance.…

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Workplace Safety Tips for National Safety Month

June 9, 2022

Did you know that June is National Safety Month? The emphasis is on the safety issues surrounding workers who engage in high-risk manufacturing activities. Along with causing irreparable damage to workers, workplace accidents have a negative impact on productivity. These are reasons why identification and minimization of potential hazards is important. The safety of your…

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Easter Egg Hunt! How to Find Your Next Job in Manufacturing

April 28, 2022

A career in manufacturing can be significantly rewarding. There are multiple jobs available in a variety of industries. The demand for skilled manufacturing employees continues to grow. This is especially true for jobs that require technology and automation. Knowing what you want your manufacturing career to look like is one key to your success. Having…

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6 Ways to Close the Employee Connection Gap

April 21, 2022

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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How to Better Motivate Your Manufacturing Team

April 7, 2022

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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Improving Diversity & Inclusion in Manufacturing

March 24, 2022

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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How to Include Manufacturing Experience on Your Resume

February 10, 2022

Your manufacturing resume provides a first impression of you for a hiring manager. It highlights your skills, experience, and other qualifications that make you suited for a role. This is why your experience section takes up the most space on your resume. It tells employers how you added value to other organizations and how you…

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Should You Hire the Overqualified Candidate?

February 3, 2022

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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