by Pam Butterfield Business Success Tools Here's the challenge many employers are facing today: Boomers stayed in the workforce longer than anyone expected. As a result, many employers put off any efforts to recruit their replacements, and now those employers have forgotten - or never really knew - how to onboard new workers so they'll get up to speed and stay. Today, the … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Know How to Onboard New Employees, You’re Not Alone
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It May be Time to Hire Someone You Don’t Like
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Every year, I attend a conference for members of the Binding Industries Association. These folks are in an often unappreciated part of the print industry. While the printers or print finishers get the glory for making marketing materials, packaging and book covers shine, binders use their expertise to be sure the projects don't fall apart … [Read more...] about It May be Time to Hire Someone You Don’t Like
Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace
by Ashley Burleson, membership, engagement and analytics manager MAPP Ninety-four percent of manufacturers across the United States currently have a drug policy in place, according to a recent report published by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). The recent Drugs in the Workplace Report revealed that, while the majority of surveyed … [Read more...] about Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace
Ten High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Drive Higher Levels of Employee Engagement
by Curt Redden Primal Success We all seem to get it by now - more engaged employees perform at a higher level. The organizations that get their strategy right in this area provide a superior customer experience, have lower levels of employee churn, higher morale and, ultimately, much higher financial performance. Their customers love them more! What are some things you … [Read more...] about Ten High-Impact, Low-Cost Ways to Drive Higher Levels of Employee Engagement
Manufacturing Day: Enhancing the Industry’s Image
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports there are currently 12.3 million manufacturing workers in the US, accounting for nine percent of the workforce. Over the next decade, Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (MI) estimate that - of the 3.5 million manufacturing jobs that will likely be needed 2 million are … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Day: Enhancing the Industry’s Image