Just like the actions, beliefs and social norms that make up the general culture we live in, a workplace with a vibrant safety culture has a shared vision about what constitutes a safe work environment. Since most professionals in manufacturing…
Many modern employees expect transparency, accessibility and new levels of interactivity in the workplace, and plenty of industries are engaging in strategies geared toward those qualities. While they're common in medical fields, as well as education and real estate, 360-degree…
Why Cross-Train Employees? If you’re a manufacturer, you probably don’t need to be reminded that you’re also in the customer relations business. From fulfilling last-minute rush orders to working with your suppliers to get the best materials at the best…
For small businesses, especially those in manufacturing, the daily responsibilities of ensuring orders are fulfilled in a timely manner, clients’ expectations are properly met and general operations run smoothly can often feel like more than a full-time job. Of course,…
While it’s good news that the U.S. economy remains strong and unemployment rates continue to drop, for professionals tasked with finding talent and filling open positions associated with manufacturing, the job has never been harder. According to the Bureau of…
If you’re looking to maximize your human capital, you might be interested in the TWI on The Job Training method. But what is it exactly, and how can your company benefit from it? What Is TWI on the Job Training…
How To Overcome Recruitment and Retention Challenges in Manufacturing Recent statistics demonstrate that manufacturing is a major contributor to Pennsylvania’s economy, as well as to that of the nation. In fact, Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector contributes on average of $84 billion…
Workforce Strategies to Help You Elevate Your Business Written by MEP National Network's Linda Colon of CONNSTEP In our competitive business climate, manufacturers are looking for ways to bolster future business by ensuring continuity of their company operations and retaining…
7 Ideas To Help Motivate Your Team Written by MEP National Network's Jessica McCune of MAMTC Motivating a team is no small task, but it is a task that should be prioritized whenever possible. Without the individuals who make up…
Written by Ed Edwards, Director of Content at Thomas. There is a widening skills gap in manufacturing, with projections showing that as many as 2 million jobs may go unfilled in the decade from 2015 – 2025. The reasons behind…