Gen Z has grown up and is now entering the workforce. With the oldest Gen Z members in their early 20s, companies can’t afford to ignore this crucial demographic. But like every generation, Gen Z has its own preferences when it comes to work, lifestyle, and communication. Unlike older generations … [Read more...] about Tips for Hiring and Retaining Gen Z Employees
For employers
Top Tips to Finding the Right Candidate
Finding the right person to fill your open position can be an overwhelming task. An open position creates a vast pool of candidates, some qualified, some not. Especially in a highly-technical field like engineering, the need to find a candidate with a specific skillset can prove arduous. Follow … [Read more...] about Top Tips to Finding the Right Candidate
How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees
Staffing and building a skilled, expert workforce can be difficult in any industry and manufacturing is no exception. When everyone is hiring and workers are scarce, staffing can be a struggle. Knowing where to look and how to attract qualified employees is at the crux of the issue. Here are some … [Read more...] about How to Find Qualified Manufacturing Employees
What’s the Difference Between Contract and Full-time Employees?
Different manufacturers structure hiring and workforce differently. Some only hire full and part time in-house employees, while others prefer a contractor workforce. Another option is to construct your teams and shifts with a mix of on-staff and contract workers. So, what is the difference? There … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between Contract and Full-time Employees?
5 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
When hiring for engineering jobs, manufacturing, or any related industry, it’s important to understand how to hire efficiently. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, it costs about $4,129 on average to hire a new employee. Ensuring that you’re hiring efficiently and strategically … [Read more...] about 5 Hiring Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Tips for Employers on Attracting Manufacturing Talent
Manufacturing companies are always looking for the best ways to increase their workforce with highly skilled and talented employees. After all, you need them to run the business efficiently. If you want to hire the best talent, you’ll need to be the best company for them. If you are having trouble … [Read more...] about Tips for Employers on Attracting Manufacturing Talent
What to Do When a Key Employee Leaves
Employees are one of the biggest assets within any company. There are good employees, and there are GREAT employees, and they all can be costly to lose. In this article we’ll cover how you can stay prepared for any potential team member departures. Thomasnet gave some tips to help you stay prepared … [Read more...] about What to Do When a Key Employee Leaves
Tips for Finding Employees During Employment Shortages
The COVID-19 pandemic and other social factors have made it harder to retain qualified employees, and even harder to find them. We’ll get straight to the point; you need qualified employees. But how do you find them? How can you make these positions attractive to new, reliable employees? ➔ Read now: … [Read more...] about Tips for Finding Employees During Employment Shortages
How to Maximize Employee Satisfaction to Increase Retention
Employees are a crucial asset to your business. A loss of an employee is a loss of institutional knowledge, skills, and money. As an employer, what can you do to increase the retention of your employees and keep them happy? First and foremost, you have to communicate. Communicating with your … [Read more...] about How to Maximize Employee Satisfaction to Increase Retention
