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4 Biggest Safety Concerns in Manufacturing

March 27, 2020

You want to keep your employees, your customers and your company safe. But, where should you focus your efforts? Here are four of the biggest safety concerns in manufacturing.  1. Poor Maintenance In an effort to save time and money, some organizations downplay the importance of regular maintenance. Unfortunately, this attitude can be a recipe for disaster. Workers may not notice a broken or run-down machine until after an…

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Should You Be Doing Continuous Drug Screenings on Your Employees?

October 4, 2019

If your company is evaluating your drug screening policy, you may wonder how thorough your plan should be. Is one pre-employment test enough? Or, should you be running ongoing random screenings? Ultimately, the correct answer depends on your organization. You’ll need to decide what is responsible and what might be excessive. Here’s a brief overview…

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What is Motivating Your Employees to Leave and Job Hop?

August 16, 2019

According to 2018 data, the average worker switches jobs every 4.2 years. What can your company do to combat this job-hopping trend? Start by recognizing and addressing the primary causes of turnover.      Record-Low Unemployment  In April 2019, the U.S. economy recorded 103 straight months of job gains and the lowest unemployment rate (3.6 percent) since 1969. This means the United States has more job openings than unemployed people. In other words,…

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3 Tips to Eliminate Favoritism in the Workplace

August 2, 2019

If you are working to develop a top team, you probably recognize the danger of playing favorites. Favoritism disrupts workplace dynamics, kills morale and, ultimately, reduces productivity.   However, being fair isn’t as easy as it looks. Use these three strategies to do a better job of treating all your employees equally.      Hold Yourself Accountable According to Stanford University professor Robert Sutton, “When it comes to playing favorites, no matter how fair you think…

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Robotics and Automation: Should We Be Sacrificing Jobs for Greater Productivity?

June 7, 2019

Although technology will take away some jobs, robots won’t leave everyone instantly unemployed. Learn how your company can adapt to the new economy.

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