How to build a strong company culture that enhances recruitment and retention in the manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, and distribution industries.
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Six Ways The Board Game Monopoly is Great Training for a Business Career
Whether you’re overseeing a production line, managing a distribution center, or mastering a craft in skilled manufacturing, the strategic decisions you make often mirror the game of Monopoly.
From Day One to Day Won: Creating A Great First Day For Temporary Workers
Less herding cats, more high-fives. If you use staffing agencies to scale your workforce, here’s how to onboard temporary employees for a great first day. Plus a new-hire checklist free download.
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!
The Future of Staffing: Video Interviews
Video chats no longer seem revolutionary to consumers who have now Skyped and FaceTimed for years. They have become the norm, especially for people who have moved away from friends and family and want to stay in touch. So why, then, do companies not utilize this well-known technology more than
10 Is The New 9
When is the last time you raised entry level pay rates? Don’t guess. Look it up. If you haven’t adjusted pay rates in the last three years, chances are you are not keeping up with your competition. As a result, you are most likely experiencing excessive turnover which in turn has lead to