It appears that many manufacturers are missing out on what women can bring to industry. And make no bones about it: this can hurt your business. We Need a More Modern Image As Americans, when we think of women in manufacturing, we conjure up a 70-year-old poster of Rosie the Riveter, and justifiably so; women of the…
DetailsIn an era when the competition for talent is fierce, you can’t afford to just go through the motions in HR. Many successful companies are celebrated for their HR practices. It’s understood that not everyone can afford to offer unlimited sick days like Google, Inc., but there are some traits that every business can adopt.…
DetailsLeaders are not born, they are made. Men with the charisma of President Clinton or nobility of Dr. King are a rare exception. In fact, there is no God-given attribute necessary to acquire leadership skills. Effective leaders are men and women with the desire to better themselves and display exemplary habits. Being a role model…
DetailsChemical Agent Resistant Coating, otherwise referred to as CARC, is a system developed by the United States Armed Forces and currently used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps on tactical vehicles and helicopters. The rights to produce the material are owned by the federal government and there are a select few companies that are authorized…
DetailsThe manufacturing industry has undergone a positive shift in the last year. The first quarter of 2014 has seen significant growth and the rest of the year is looking promising. However, while there is evidence to support things are not as bleak as they once appeared, there is one phenomena that could impede any phoenix-like…
DetailsYour ability to be competitive as a manufacturer–or any business for that matter–is highly dependent on your workforce. That’s not only the internal workforce of your company, but the external candidates available for hire as well. The talent pool will largely determine what a business is able to accomplish, and, first and foremost, it starts…
DetailsVirtually every manufacturer in the United States has searched for ways to get more production out of their employees at one time or another. Here are 7 ideas that will increase productivity without breaking the bank, while still keeping your employees happy at the same time! 1. Individual Incentives Studies have shown that long-term benefits will…
DetailsSocial Media and Manufacturing As an industry, manufacturers have been known to rely heavily on print magazines as a source of publicity. Manufacturing marketers confess this has been wasteful. When surveyed, only 11% of “best-in-class” marketers serving manufacturing businesses believed print magazines were an effective tool for delivering their message. Savvy marketing professionals are becoming aware…
DetailsToday’s competitive job market brings challenges for job seekers at any phase of their careers. Savvy college students are catching on and beginning to understand that having an exemplary academic record is not enough in a marketplace that seems to demand expertise. The best way for students to gain marketable know-how while going to school…
DetailsWhen you start a company, you constantly strive to gain market share and increase your profits. Why do customers choose you? Why not go with your competitor? In today’s world of technology and everyone stepping up to manufacture their own product, how do you stand out? Here are qualities you need to be the first…
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