The success of any company is largely due to the quality of their employees. When businesses need additional support with staffing -- whether that be recruiting for full-time roles or bringing in temporary workers, they often turn to staffing agencies…
Through 2020, businesses across the world faced unprecedented challenges related to the global pandemic. COVID-19 fractured workforces, limited productivity, and hampered companies’ outputs. While the far-reaching effects of the pandemic remain a concern for businesses, many are determining the most…
Employers and employees entered the 2020’s with high hopes, but met some staggering challenges. The global pandemic disrupted many people in both their personal and professional lives. Fortunately, Human Resources professionals and business leaders are thinking outside of the box…
The top manufacturers are producing devices that improve lives and create better patient outcomes such as neurotransmitters, cochlear implants and pacemakers, along with medical devices that help diagnose patients such as X-ray machines, MRI's, and Cat-scans. From simple to complex,…
Many businesses were caught off guard by COVID-19. Nearly 98% of senior-level decision makers said their organizations experienced supply chain disruption, according to a survey conducted by Interos, a business relationship intelligence platform. The pandemic put supply chains' risk management…
Roughly 58% of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have used a contract manufacturer for a medical device project, according to a study by Medical Design Technology. Nearly 88% of OEMs had a positive experience with a contract manufacturer. You may compare…
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…
Lean manufacturing systems were created by the Toyota Production system in Japan in the 1990s. They encompass five steps that aim to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process, leading to better customer value and reduced costs. While Lean methodology has…
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…
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…
For years, Dave C. had been self-employed and performing hard, physical labor. While he loved the work, it ended up taking a toll on his health. “I wore out. I got hip surgery and it was really difficult. After that, I went through a year and a half of physical therapy.” Unfortunately, between the cost … Continue Reading
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How to Build a Culture of Diversity & Inclusion: 5 Focus Areas to Build an Inclusive Culture
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When: June 18, 2021
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