Was National Boss Day just another day on your calendar? Have you ever considered utilizing the day as an opportunity to recognize your staff and how their accomplishments have contributed to the success of your organization, regardless of their title? Start today!
As the fall cold and flu seasons are upon us we brace for the inevitable, sick employees. The overall impact of an unhealthy workforce on your bottom line can be very damaging to your organization. According to the Integrated Benefits Institute, poor health amongst our workforce costs our economy $576B annually! (Read more here on their findings.) While we cannot eliminate illness in the workplace there are proven methods to help reduce the risks of spreading illness.
With over 3.2 million professional truck drivers nationwide delivering consumer goods today, any time is a great time to show some appreciation! National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 16th-September 22nd. Please take a moment this week to show some appreciation to those hard working professionals who safely and efficiently get us the products that are essential to our daily personal and professional lives. How do we at Trillium show appreciation to our drivers?
Let’s face it, the technical manufacturing industry is booming! The technology, practices, and machinery are ever changing. How do you keep up? Do you know what companies are offering the most competitive salary and benefits packages in your industry? How can you get a foot in the door with a company who is committed to the latest technology and training you to stay a step ahead of the competition?
That’s where we come in!
Regardless of the nature of your business, you probably notice a change in your staff as the fall season approaches. The Department of Labor reported that the employment of youth in ages of 16-24 years rose by 1.7 million from April through July of 2011. Learn more about the Department of Labor’s report here. Many companies nationwide hire seasonal help during the summer months and see a significant drop in their staff as the fall season approaches.
Does your organization have a formal or an informal onboarding process? Sure each hiring manager or department leader may have their own variations, but likely your organization has a process with some consistency. Think about your process, it likely centers around the new hire right? What about the rest of the team? How does your process allow for team work and team rapport building? Does your current process put the burden mostly on one person? Now may be a great time to consider how to incorporate your team into the training process!
Growth is exciting right? Well, not always. Eventually the initial excitement fades and the reality sets in. Where do we add staff? What type of talent would best compliment my current team? What doesn’t work well for my organization? Where do I start?