“I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day you bet on people, not strategies.”- Lawrence Bossidy When it comes to finding the right candidates for your company, former COO of GE Lawrence Bossidy had it right- nothing you do will be more… Read more »
Posts Categorized: HR & Management
How to Sell Your Manufacturing Plant in an Interview
The manufacturing industry is changing dramatically across the globe- but while technology has evolved over the last decade, changing the landscape of the industry, relying on a top notch labor force hasn’t changed. In today’s global marketplace, human resource professionals need to stay innovative and forward thinking in how they sell their company to potential… Read more »
Do Your Employees Have the Right Protection?
Every year thousands of workers suffer from job related injuries, which in some cases have been fatal. The office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued some new updates regarding safety equipment for on-site employees. These updates include protective equipment, equipment labeling, personally owned equipment, hazard assessment and design, and training. Job safety… Read more »
Five Signs Your Team May Have Chemistry Issues
While having things bubble and blow up in a science lab is usually a good sign of progress, in a business environment it could spell disaster. The ability to work well in a team is not just a wish list item HR staff are hoping for in candidates, but one that is necessary for both… Read more »
Want the Best Candidates? Get them with a Great Job Description.
You have one job opening-one, yet you have hundreds of resumes to weed through for this one position. While this may not seem like a bad problem to have, it can be if it means spending unproductive hours of your time siphoning through mediocre resumes to find the select few that meet the criteria of… Read more »
Want to Strengthen Your Reputation? Use Social Media
Social media continues to take an increasingly mainstream role in the hiring and retention of top talent. Not surprisingly, it’s a key aspect of strategy used by best-in-class employers as they enhance their brands and employee value propositions. In fact, the leveraging of social media platforms is fundamentally changing the way we work. As the… Read more »
Suffering from Attrition? Put an End to this Problem
Every year, nearly 25 percent of the working population undergoes a job transition. This includes 50 percent of hourly workers who leave their jobs within the first four months and 50 percent of senior hires who make a job change within 18 months. The Society for Human Resources Professionals (SHRM) estimates that the current attrition… Read more »
How the Hiring Process Impacts a Candidate’s Decision
Top-performing job candidates have their choice of positions – and their experience during the hiring process can be a deal breaker as they make their final decision. Candidates who have a positive experience hit the ground running and tend to have a strong sense of loyalty to their new organization. Those who are not hired… Read more »
How to Hire Passionate Employees
It’s easy enough to hire candidates with the skills and education you need. After all, that information is listed on their resumes and can be verified. What you can’t tell until you talk to someone is whether they have the passion and desire you want in a potential employee. Don’t most people put their best… Read more »
The Cost of Understaffing in the Manufacturing Industry
Running lean, and understaffed might seem like the best solution to cut expenses for the quarter. You may think you’re saving money by paying fewer people, but having too few employees limits the ability to serve current customers and grow the business. Point blank, understaffing will have a negative impact in the long run…. Read more »