As the manufacturing industry grapples with a persistent shortage of skilled workers, here are four steps your company can take to fill the skills gap.
Manufacturing Skills Gap And The Steps To Tackle It
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Employer Insights
Boosting Employee Attendance in Manufacturing and Logistics
If your manufacturing and logistics company is experiencing a rise in attendance issues and you find yourself wondering what a company’s gotta do when it comes to increasing attendance and navigating the challenges that absenteeism brings, an incentive program might be just what you need.
The Last Mile Problem of Manufacturing and Logistics: Employee Training
Employee training is your company’s “Last Mile” and can be far more expensive than finding workers to begin with. But it doesn’t have to be.
Benefits of Video Job Descriptions: A 2018 Trend
One recruitment trend that is already taking off, but sure to boom in 2018, is the concept of video job descriptions. It can be difficult for job seekers to get...
Hire Faster and Smarter With Video Interviews
If you’ve ever searched for top talent for your company, you’ll already know that it can become a tedious task. Countless resumes to go through, time consuming phone screens and interviews… there just aren’t enough hours in the day! You might find it useful to incorporate video interviewing into your recruiting process to save your company time and money.
Tips On Avoiding Staffing Fails
If you are running staffing for a manufacturer, you know it has to be as streamlined as the assembly lines on the plant floor. You can’t afford to have positions left unfilled or have the wrong...
Passion Projects: How To Ignite Career Passion In Your Employees
Many light manufacturing and other entry-level industrial jobs start with lower wages and may not have the best benefits - so what can you do to keep employees in your company? In Jobvite’s 2017 Job...
Ways to Prevent Forklift Accidents
Forklifts only account for one percent of all factory related injuries, but nearly 100,000 workers are involved in a forklift accident per year. Approximately 35,000 of these accidents result in serious injuries. According to OSHA, 70 percent of all forklift incidents in the United States could be avoided with proper safety training and policy. What can you do as a warehouse manager to help prevent forklift accidents?
Promoting a Culture of Transparency
Did you know: a 2014 study revealed only about half of workers believe their employer is open and upfront with them. That leaves half a workforce that doesn’t trust your organization to be...
Four simple steps to improve factory productivity
There are many pieces and parts that come into play when running a successful factory. To be successful in the long term, you want your factory to operate at top productivity. Here are four simple steps to make your factory the best it can be.
Gearing Up For Seasonal Staffing? Think Temp Staffing Agency
Companies that use seasonal staff understand the headaches and hassles associated with it. It’s a high-stress time as customer demands spike and part-time workers need onboarded. During this busy time of the year, whenever it falls for your industry, make sure you are prepared for the rush with one simple strategy.
3 Things You’ve Probably Said To Your Recruiter (And What You Really Meant)
When working with a recruiter, it never pays to “sugarcoat” or beat around the bush. The more straightforward you are, the better a recruiter can help you and the more satisfied you will be in the end. A recruiter is trained to get you what you want – so try your best to not confuse him or her!
