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For decades now, theorists have been up in arms over the “death of manufacturing jobs” in the United States, including light industrial positions. You’ve probably heard that all of our manufacturing has moved overseas, or that people are being replaced by machines. But the truth is that light industrial jobs are just as plentiful and… Read more
Employee onboarding is an incredibly important part of setting your new hires up for success. Yet many companies rush through new hire training or, even worse, don’t provide much training at all. This can lead to high turnover rates, confused employees, and a general slowdown in productivity. To boost worker retention rates and increase their… Read more
If you just got a new job, congratulations! This is truly an exciting time for you. But it can also be stressful, as you learn new routines and expectations. Follow these simple tips to make the first month of your new job a bit easier and more relaxed. Learn the Expectations As quickly as possible,… Read more
Employee engagement has always been vital to organizational success. But in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more critical than ever before, with more than half of workers considering a job change before the year-end. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to build stronger relationships with your employees and reduce turnover!… Read more
If you’re newly out of college or simply searching for a new career path, you won’t want to overlook the light industrial field! You’ll develop some valuable skills that can transfer to virtually any future job. Or you might just find that light industrial work is right for you long-term. What Is Light Industrial Work?… Read more
Management is a tough job. You’re responsible for driving new growth, sticking to budgets, and balancing the needs of both your customers and your employees. With so much on your plate, it may feel like you don’t have time to deal with employee feedback. Yet this feedback can actually be key to your company’s success.… Read more
Are you feeling stuck in a rut at work? Do you think it might be time to find something new, but you’re not totally ready to start over? Everyone has a bad day, week, or even month. But some things are simply unlikely to get any better over time. If you’re experiencing any of the… Read more
You probably already know what to look out for when it comes to questionable job candidates, from tardiness to exaggerations on their resume. But how do you know when you find the job seeker who is just the right fit for your team? Here are a few ways to know that you’ve found the perfect… Read more
Industrial work can be tough, physically demanding, and even exhausting. But there are some definite advantages to this type of job that you may not have considered, especially in today’s labor market! Here are 3 of the benefits of Industrial Jobs: Leaving Work at the Work Site One of the top complaints of corporate/office workers… Read more
According to Achievers Workforce Institute’s annual Engagement and Retention Report, a stunning 52% of workers plan to leave their job in 2021! In some ways, that might not be entirely surprising since the Covid-19 pandemic forced all of us to rethink our lives and how we do business. Yet this news can be devastating for employers,… Read more
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