In the dynamic landscape of the light industrial industry, where agility, efficiency, and skilled labor are essential, partnering with a staffing agency can offer many benefits. Light industrial businesses encompass various sectors, including manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and assembly. In these fast-paced environments, the advantages of collaborating with a staffing agency can significantly contribute to a Read more »
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Loyalty in Action: 5 Practical Steps to Cultivate Employee Dedication and Retention
Employee loyalty is necessary if you want to retain your workforce for the long haul. A loyal, dedicated workforce increases productivity and ensures higher employee retention rates. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they are more likely to go the extra mile and remain committed to your company’s success. Organizations can implement five practical steps Read more »
Improving Company Culture for Any Business
Company culture has emerged as a crucial factor for success. Gallup calls positive company culture a “force multiplier.” Great company culture can help differentiate your business from competitors. Teams work more collaboratively. Retention is higher. A positive and inclusive company culture fosters employee engagement and productivity, attracts top talent, and promotes customer satisfaction. Regardless of Read more »
How to Be a Successful Manager in Times of Recession
In times of economic recession, the role of a manager becomes even more crucial. During these challenging periods, effective leadership and strategic decision-making can make a significant difference in the survival and success of a business. Here Are Some Key Strategies and Practices: Maintain a Positive Mindset In the face of uncertainty and adversity, managers Read more »
How to Write a Good Job Description
Writing a good job description is critical when trying to find the right candidate. A well-written job description will attract suitable candidates and set clear expectations for the role, essential for effective performance management. Here are some tips on how to write a better job description and land the candidate every time. What Makes a Read more »
Why Do Most New Managers Fail…So You Can Be Sure You Succeed!
Managers and supervisors play a critical role in your organization’s success. Managers lead, cajole, track, and inspire their employees to increase production. There is a bottom-line impact for every manager success—and every failure. Research shows that 60% of managers fail within 24 months of their first management position. What can we learn from these numbers? Read more »
Team Building Activities That Are Actually Fun and Beneficial
In theory, team building exercises are great. You gather people together and give them a task or a game. It’s sometimes off-site, or perhaps it’s online. The goal is to engage, entertain, and ultimately build the team’s cohesion. But why do we groan when it’s time to do these exercises? An entire industry has sprung Read more »
How and Why You Should Start Time Blocking
If you’re a business owner or in leadership, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Every day is jam-packed, and you barely have time to get lunch, let alone accomplish all the tasks on your calendar. Yet there are lots of days where you feel like you’re running in place, with far too few tasks crossed off Read more »
Supporting Employees’ Goals (Part 2 of 2)
Last month, we wrote about the importance of goal-setting with your employees. Goal setting is a productivity enhancer that not only motivates and engages your team but also gives you benchmarks to help track and measure. Of course, this only works if you take the right steps toward goal setting. But that’s only the first Read more »
Understanding Employees’ Goals (Part 1 of 2)
How many articles are written each year on employee goal setting? Dozens? Hundreds? We know that goal setting is an important way to motivate employees. We know that goals trigger behaviors and that often goals end in rewards. That’s why companies use employee goal setting—it is a productivity aid. Goals also provide a measurement of Read more »