The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions across all industries. From protecting the safety of workers to sending “nonessential” personnel home, very few employers were left operating as normal during the early days of COVID-19. Manufacturing has been hit particularly hard, with global supply chains facing immense strain and disruption. Supply chain disruptions can cause businesses […]
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For warehouse managers, burnt out employees can have a dramatic effect on your workplace’s productivity, and may send a ripple effect throughout your organization. This common occurrence affects much more than productivity in today’s warehouses. Gallup reports 23% of full-time workers reported being always or very often burned out at their job, according to […]
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Warehouse operations managers have the important and often difficult job of hiring new employees. Finding and retaining qualified workers was the biggest warehouse management challenge cited by respondents in a report from Logistics Management, a logistics and transportation magazine. Asking the right warehouse job interview questions can help you qualify a candidate’s experience, soft skills […]
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Editor’s note: In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to provide more flexibility in your attendance policy. The safety and well-being of your workers is crucial year-round, and you may need to adjust your policy to accommodate the needs of your workforce. Absenteeism is one of the most common challenges […]
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Our “Finding Top Talent” series has explored how to attract top talent and encourage them to submit their applications for open positions. Now we’re going to focus on what to do when your application pile includes several potential superstars. Here’s how to sort through applicants to make a final hiring decision: Consider achievements, not assignments. […]
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Today, people are leaving their jobs at a higher rate than ever before. In April of 2020, 1.9 million people quit their jobs in order to find something else. Then in August of the same year, that number increased to 2.8 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Along with rising turnover rates, […]
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According to federal health data, there are 61 million adults in the United States living with a disability. That’s 26% of Americans. Manufacturing companies can benefit from inclusive hiring; it can improve your finances, fuel innovation and even help you attract more talent. Learn more about the importance of fostering an inclusive culture and expanding […]
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Working from home has never been more widespread. According to a recent study by IWG, a leading flexible workspace provider, 74% of respondents consider flexible working as “the new normal.” As the modern workplace embraces flexible and remote work arrangements, hiring managers are looking for new candidates to fill remote positions. This means many employers […]
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Only 12% of employees feel their companies do a great job onboarding new employees, according to a report from Gallup, an analytics and management consulting company. That means roughly 88% of employees feel underwhelmed, unimpressed or flatout disappointed in their organizations’ orientation efforts. It’s no surprise, then, that those who have a bad onboarding experience […]
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Congratulations to TERRA’s Technical & Professional Division for being named “Branch of the Quarter” for Q2 2020. The award was presented to the team during TERRA’s Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, July 29th. The award is based on sales excellence, quality, profitability, and service delivery. Ann Medalia, VP of Operations, said, “It’s really […]
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