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Best Practices for Managing Star Employees

February 16, 2023

Your star employees create an example for your other employees to follow. This encourages your team members to elevate their performance. Star employees are typically ambitious. This trait makes them attractive to other employers. If star employees do not like the company they work for, they likely will find a job elsewhere. As a result,…

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Be a Better Leader with These New Year’s Resolutions

January 5, 2023

The beginning of the year is an excellent time for making resolutions. Planning how you want to improve yourself increases the likelihood of reaching your goals. It would be best if you focused on developing your leadership skills as a team or company leader. The more effective you are at leading others, the better your…

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Manufacturing Trends to Watch for in 2023

December 8, 2022

The fifth industrial revolution is focused on connecting people and machines. Collaboration between humans and smart systems continues to advance the manufacturing industry. As a result, manufacturers must continue to welcome ongoing change to remain competitive. Leveraging the newest technologies is needed to maintain or increase market share. Pay attention to these 2023 manufacturing trends…

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The Best Way to Describe a Gap Year on a Resume

October 13, 2022

A gap year between jobs can involve many activities. Perhaps you cared for an aging parent, volunteered with a nonprofit organization, or traveled the globe. Listing your gap year on your resume can be challenging. There is no section that specifically addresses your time away from the workforce. However, you likely gained knowledge and experience…

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How to Prevent Your Own Burnout at Work

September 15, 2022

Chronic stress is the main cause of employee burnout. Ongoing exposure to high levels of stress typically results in feeling tired, lacking motivation, and not wanting to work. If left untreated, chronic stress can lead to physical and mental health concerns. Examples include headaches, stomachaches, anxiety, and depression. Fortunately, there are steps you can take…

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3 Benefits of Partnering with Connectology for Your Staffing and Recruitment Needs

August 4, 2022

Are you looking for a manufacturing staffing and recruiting partner to fill your hiring needs? If so, you’re in the right place! Since 2007, Connectology has been placing manufacturing talent in the Upper Midwest. Our process, expectations, and confidentiality help us stand out and get results. Discover three ways that partnering with Connectology lets you…

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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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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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manufacturing culture

How Is Your Manufacturing Organization’s Culture?

May 19, 2022

Your manufacturing company’s culture impacts every aspect of the business. Among the most important issues are employee engagement, productivity, job satisfaction, and retention. All of these issues impact your bottom line. Your company should be continuously finding ways to improve its culture. The more flexible your culture, the more attractive it is to millennials and…

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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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