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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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How to Ask Better Interview Questions

March 2, 2023

  Interviewing a candidate involves gathering as much information as possible in a short amount of time. The interview questions should range from specific to the role to broad enough to assess the candidate’s personality. Asking better interview questions helps determine the candidate’s suitability for the position. You better understand their hard and soft skills,…

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Are You a New Manufacturing Manager? Follow These Tips for Success

November 17, 2022

Becoming a new manufacturing manager involves overseeing a team. This includes handling hiring needs, budgets, disciplinary actions, and other responsibilities. Learning management tactics helps you be successful in your new role. This provides a foundation of knowledge to build on as you go. It also helps you gain employees’ trust and respect. Plus, knowing what…

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How to Contribute to a Company’s Culture of Safety

September 29, 2022

Developing a culture of safety needs to be every manufacturing employee’s top priority. Maintaining a safe work environment reduces the risks of illness and injury among team members. This saves individuals and the company time and money on employee absences, medical expenses, and related issues. Promoting a culture of safety needs to be a mindset…

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What’s the Best Way to Provide Ongoing Safety and Compliance Training to Your Team?

September 22, 2022

Workplace safety and compliance training is a top priority for your manufacturing team. You understand that reducing the risks of employee illness and injury protects your employees and the bottom line. However, you may have trouble finding the time to conduct the training and verify its effectiveness. You also might have difficulty following up with…

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Is This the Right Time to Get a New Job in the Minneapolis Area?

July 28, 2022

Have you become disillusioned with your engineering job? Perhaps you’re working longer hours during the coronavirus pandemic. Maybe you’re tired of remote work. Or, there’s not enough time in the day to get through your workload. How do you know whether it’s time to find a new opportunity? The following tips can give you an…

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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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How Often Should I Provide Safety Training to My Employees?

June 23, 2022

Your employees’ safety is your top priority. This is why you need to provide safety training on a regular basis. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires you to train employees on any hazards they may encounter while at work. This includes everything from electrical hazards to hazards involved with working at heights. Because…

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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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