Although robotics in the manufacturing industry may seem like a cutting-edge development, robots have actually been used in manufacturing as early as the 60s and 70s. Today, robots are smarter and more flexible than ever, able to operate and perform a variety of tasks with little to no human intervention. But what exactly does that… Read more »
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3 Drawbacks of Employee Referrals You Need to Consider When Hiring
It is no secret that referral marketing is one of the best ways to hire top-notch talent from your current employees. It’s a way of getting employees to help fill up open positions by referring someone they know who is qualified enough for the job. Employee referrals have become a very popular hiring strategy that many… Read more »
5 Reasons to Implement a Wellness Program for Your Manufacturing Employees
A 2017 study by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Education Trust found that 58 percent of small firms and 85 percent of large firms offer some form of wellness program to their employees. These wellness initiatives include smoking cessation, weight management, lifestyle coaching, and subsidized use of fitness facilities (gyms and… Read more »
4 Lessons Every Woman in the Manufacturing Industry Should Know
Although the manufacturing industry is still a male-dominated field, things are changing every day. More women are entering the manufacturing sector and learning firsthand what it’s like to find solutions, use the latest technologies, and develop and create products that have come to define our society, from electronics, medicines, automobiles, and much more. As with… Read more »
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a CDL License
Receiving your commercial driver’s license (CDL) means you are part of an industry that forms the backbone of the United States economy. In 2015 alone, the country’s transportation system moved a daily average of 49.3 million tons of freight with a valued of more than $52.5 billion. Getting a commercial driver’s license isn’t just about… Read more »
Why Should You Hire a Candidate Who Matches Your Company Culture?
All hiring managers and recruiters are familiar with the surge of excitement that comes with getting a resume from a “superstar” candidate. After all, it’s not every day you get an application from someone with the specific set of skills that matches every word of your job description’s requirements and desired credentials. But hard skills… Read more »
Want to Find a Job in Management? Use These Tips to Climb Up the Career Ladder
Aside from having the experience and expertise to be a manager, it’s important to develop the intangible skills possessed by all effective leaders out there. In this post, we offer 10 soft skills you can work on to help you make the transition from regular employee to someone in a leadership position. Be Ready… Read more »
How to Survive the Dreaded Performance Improvement Plan
Performance improvement plans often strike terror in the hearts of employees. When you are put on a PIP, your knee-jerk reaction might be to head for the nearest exit. But while it’s true that performance improvement plans often lead to terminated relationships between employer and employee, this usually happens because the latter didn’t buy into… Read more »
5 Ways to Boost Your Welding Career
So, you’ve been taking on welding jobs for more than a few years now and you feel it’s high time you ‘level up’ your career. Whether you’re gunning for a promotion or want to apply for an open position with better pay and benefits, the first thing you should do is bring out your welding… Read more »
Adopt These 4 Management Practices to Keep Your Top Employees
The good news is that many businesses today have come a long way from treating employees as dispensable resources. Most managers will readily agree that it’s important to keep your top employees, which helps sustain customer satisfaction, product sales, and employee morale. Companies also know that having to constantly hire and train employees is expensive,… Read more »