By Jessica Rector, keynote speaker, founder and CEO, Vitalize Unlimited Is there a Negative Nancy (NN) and Toxic Tim (TT) in the company who are being kept longer than should be? Would the company let them go if it weren’t so short-staffed? One Negative Nancy or Toxic Tim infiltrates the whole company, and it spreads throughout affecting everyone. Think of it like this: … [Read more...] about Change the Mindset and Create a Culture That People Don’t Want to Leave
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Sussex IM’s Brilliant Approach to Retention: “Treat Employees Like People”
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Over the past few years, the manufacturing industry has become abundantly familiar with the word ‘retention,’ and it sits at the top of minds within almost every company. From the executive suite to plant managers on the facility floor, retaining a skilled workforce and protecting the company’s largest investment could mean one of … [Read more...] about Sussex IM’s Brilliant Approach to Retention: “Treat Employees Like People”
Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business “If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted,” are words that resonate with leaders. This quote stands as a simple reminder and sound advice to those seeking a leadership role or being a “succession” – on-the-job training and sharing processes and procedures are critical components to reaching the next step on the ladder. … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
Hoffer Plastics Builds Careers Based on the Principle “People Matter”
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business Family-owned since 1953, Robert Hoffer and his wife Hellen started Hoffer Plastics embodying four core values: family, integrity, service and trust. These core values were the pillar that held the company together over three generations, and after 70 years, they continue to forge and build a business based on – service to others … [Read more...] about Hoffer Plastics Builds Careers Based on the Principle “People Matter”
Why Leaders Struggle to Build a Culture of Accountability and How They Can Do It
By Tramico Herman, MBA, BSN, RN A company’s success is attributable to many factors, but for businesses built to thrive over the long term, accountability is essential. Accountability is about taking responsibility for one’s actions. It’s difficult to develop a high-performing team if accountability is lacking because little gets done when no one takes ownership of … [Read more...] about Why Leaders Struggle to Build a Culture of Accountability and How They Can Do It