Posts Categorized: Leadership
Managing Across the Generations: Building a Strong Team
Managing a workforce made up of multiple generations is one of the most rewarding—and often challenging—tasks for business leaders today. In many organizations, you’ll find seasoned veterans with decades of experience working alongside fresh-faced young professionals full of new ideas. Each generation brings its own strengths, values, and work habits, but these differences can sometimes…
Hiring Strategies for Small Businesses With Limited Options
Hiring the right talent is crucial for small businesses. Unlike large corporations with dedicated HR teams and extensive budgets, small businesses often have limited resources to manage the hiring process. To attract and retain top candidates, small business owners need a well-thought-out hiring strategy. Below are some key hiring strategies for small businesses while keeping…
Hired the Wrong Person? Consider Your Next Steps Carefully
Hiring the wrong person for a role can happen to even the most experienced managers. The costs are not just financial—there’s lost productivity, potential disruptions to team dynamics, and time spent redoing the hiring process. While it’s an unfortunate situation, the good news is that there are concrete steps you can take to address the…
High-Potential Employees and Tips for How to Spot Them
As professionals in the industrial sector, you know how important high-potential employees are for your business. Among your workforce, you may find that some of your employees have exceptional skills that stand out to you as valuable for other roles higher up in the company. Identifying and nurturing these high-potential employees can lead to a…
How to Improve Candidate Experience During the Hiring Process
The hiring process is a critical touchpoint for potential employees, where mistakes can happen at nearly every juncture. A smooth, engaging candidate experience not only attracts top talent but also sets the tone for their future with the company. If you’re someone who screens or interviews candidates at your company, you play a pivotal role…
How to Deal With Toxic Coworkers
In the ever-busy work environments of light and heavy industrial fields, teamwork is crucial. However, the presence of toxic coworkers can disrupt this harmony, leading to stress, reduced productivity, and even safety concerns. Understanding what makes a coworker toxic and how to handle such situations is essential for maintaining a healthy workplace. © dusanpetkovic1…
Tackling Staffing Shortages in Manufacturing
Manufacturing is one of the pillars of the global economy, but many businesses are currently grappling with significant staffing shortages. The consequences of these shortages are far-reaching, impacting productivity, innovation, and the ability to meet customer demand. Tackling staffing shortages will be an ongoing issue for most manufacturing companies for the foreseeable future. As a…
Workplace Conflict: Tips for a Peaceful and Productive Environment
Any workplace environment can suffer from conflict. When at least two people work closely together, there will always be a risk of disagreement and arguing. You will likely face issues between you and a coworker or boss at some point in your career. Chances are you’re having issues right now! Don’t worry. Here are some…
5 Tips for Managing Talented Employees With Poor Attitudes
In every workplace, managers encounter the delicate task of managing talented employees whose attitudes may not align with company standards. Depending on the severity of their issues, the immediate solution may seem to be letting go of these individuals. However, nurturing their potential and transforming their behavior can lead to better outcomes for your company.…
How to Effectively Upskill Your Employees & Focus On Retention
As a manager of industrial & skilled trade employees, you know how important it is to upskill your employees. As technology advances and industry demands shift, the need to continually enhance the skills of your workforce becomes paramount. However, this pursuit of growth can sometimes clash with the crucial task of retaining top talent. With…