The manufacturing industry faces a significant and persistent challenge: high employee turnover. While not every company struggles equally, the overall trend points towards a higher rate of people leaving manufacturing jobs than in other industries. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience but a substantial drain on resources, productivity, and morale.
Category: Morale/Engagement
How Frontline Leaders Can Identify and Harness Team Motivation
The Importance of Understanding Team Motivation Team motivation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the engine that drives teams. Understanding what truly motivates workers is critical for managers aiming to achieve optimal performance.
Why Frontline Supervisors Disengage
Why are frontline supervisors disengaging? Organizations often focus on motivating and engaging team members, but sometimes overlook a critical aspect: the engagement of frontline supervisors. It is a common misconception that leaders are immune to the same issues that affect team members. The consequences of disengaged frontline supervisors can be substantial for organizations. Here are […]
Strategies to Boost Employee Morale
How do you boost employee morale in a factory environment? The National Safety Council found that workplace stress amounts to 300 billion dollars each year in costs. This is in the form of absenteeism, turnover, and drops in productivity. It is a costly problem when we allow the routine of factory work to stress people […]
Avoiding Voluntary Turnover in Manufacturing
If you were to ask most workplaces if they felt that the work ethic of the average worker has declined throughout the generations, most would agree, especially with the younger members of the workforce.