Creating a Versatile Manufacturing Workforce At a manufacturing plant, adaptability is the key to success. As the manufacturing sector continues to evolve and customer demands fluctuate, having a versatile workforce becomes not just a competitive edge, but a necessity for thriving in the ever-changing landscape. Building a versatile manufacturing team requires strategic planning, thoughtful training, […]
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Strategies for Effective HR and Manufacturing Supervisor Communication
What strategies can you use to have better, more effective communication between HR and manufacturing supervisors? Effective communication between Human Resources and manufacturing supervisors is crucial for organizational success. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication across all departments to ensure organizational goals are aligned. The myth that HR should exclusively communicate […]
Combatting Low Culture Survey Results
What do you do when you get low culture survey results? A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 80% of employees say that workplace culture is a crucial factor in their decision to stay in an organization. Whenever someone shares with me that they quit their position and moved on to […]
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 […]
How to Lead During Difficult Business Conditions
How can front line leaders coach for success, even in difficult business conditions? When business conditions start to change for the worse, frontline leaders must work with cutbacks and restructuring. Many people assume that because someone is a leader or supervisor, they will be able to handle these changes but in reality, it requires a […]