Are you considering a career in manufacturing? Wondering what sort of background you need? The answers depend largely on the type of manufacturing career you want. Let’s take a look at the educational and training paths you might take for different areas of interest. Manufacturing Career Options Although every employer and role is unique, your… Read More »
Not everyone is a morning person who thrives on getting to work bright and early. If you do your best work in the afternoon or even late at night, a typical daytime shift probably isn’t right for you. Fortunately, you have options. Let’s take a look at some common alternatives to the 9-5 work schedule.… Read More »
Contract vs Direct Hire Direct or contract? When hiring for a position, which is better? Some companies will only hire direct, while others prefer a hybrid approach. Contract Employee A contract employee typically works for a company for a specific time frame, project. Their length of employment may be tied to a date on the… Read More »
What Employers Want to See: A Guide to Standing Out in the Job Market For job seekers looking for careers, standing out among the competition is crucial. But how do you showcase what makes you unique? Knowing what attributes employers want to see in candidates can help create resumes and cover letters that will get… Read More »
As your career advances, it’s likely that you’ll experience managing people who were formerly your peers and friends. Try to remember that your transition will likely be as uncomfortable for your team as it is for you. This type of transition can be challenging even for the most accomplished and talented folks. It will likely mean… Read More »
Is the Great Resignation Now Becoming The Great Rebalancing? After the Great Resignation, now comes the Great Rebalancing of the employer-employee relationship. It might not be a time to lay back and feel too comfortable about the tight labor market. Even if you’re getting lots of messages from recruiters today, that could dry up pretty quickly… Read More »
First 30 days on a new Job You worked hard to create connections and make a positive impression during job interviews. Maintain that same energy in your first 30 days at your new job. Think of the first 30 days of employment as an absorption period. All new hires learn key information that will set… Read More »
Manufacturing Trends in 2022 – Part 3 Manufacturing Carbon Footprint Manufacturers will need to look at how they design, source, manufacture, deliver, and service all their products. It’s a daunting proposition as the sustainability imperative continues to grow. By building sustainable practices into processes, manufacturers can tackle their single largest sustainability obstacle while at the… Read More »
Recruiting ROI I’m using the term Recruiting ROI (Return on Investment), but the R in ROI doesn’t just mean a financial return. It simply encompasses all the time, energy, labor, and yes, financial contributions that go into finding great talent. Finding ways to reduce recruiting ROI is crucial to maintain a healthy business. Recruiting is… Read More »
It’s Quittin’ Time In America April 2021 was the first month to raise eyebrows as a record number of workers quit and anecdotal stories began cropping up that businesses were having trouble filling open roles. It was unclear at the time if it was just a blip in America’s economic recovery. But then workers kept on quitting.… Read More »