A necessary part of managing other people is having to take corrective action. Often this starts with a conversation or verbal warning, but if that doesn’t work a written warning (a “write up”) usually comes next. A formal write up is important because it not only...
If you’ve been working in your industry for a while, the preliminary list of OSHA’s most-cited violations for 2019 shouldn’t come as a surprise. In fact, for five years the top five has remained unchanged! Since 2014, only two items have fallen off the list (both...
Your employees are the lifeblood of your organization, but are you taking the time to properly invest in their development? The concept of employee development continues to grow, making it a necessary focus to consider at your company. Here are five reasons employee...
As an employer, you know your employees are going to miss days at work. Whether scheduled days off or unexpected illnesses, occasional absences are a normal part of the business. Fortunately, many if not most of these situations you will hear from the employee and...
When you need additional support, but you can’t or don’t want to bring on additional full-time employees, you can choose part-time staff. These employees are there to provide the help you need when you need it, without becoming a long-term burden. While they can be a...
Like it or not, winter is coming. With it brings new safety challenges and hazards for your manufacturing company. Even if it seems like you still have time, now is the time to take proactive steps to make your workplace safer before the snow falls. Be aware of the...
Recent Comments