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5 Tips on Recruiting High-Talent Gen Z Job Candidates
In the ongoing hunt for qualified job candidates, businesses are increasingly focused on the things most sought-after by specific generations. The men and women who make up Generation Z are among the most highly recruited, though not in any “one-size-fits-all”...
Cautious but Curious: How Candidates View the Job Market
Job seeker insights are recruiting gold. Knowing what candidates want, expect, and value most can level up every part of your hiring game—from clearer job descriptions to better interviews to stronger retention strategies. But getting honest, unfiltered feedback from...
Gen Zers Ditching College Degrees For Blue-Collar Work
In recent years, a significant shift has been observed in the career choices of Generation Z. With college costs skyrocketing and white-collar job security becoming increasingly uncertain, many young people are opting to forgo four-year degrees in favor of blue-collar...
The Power of Mattering at Work
Quiet quitting, the Great Resignation, chronically low engagement numbers, increasing numbers of labor disputes, demands for equity and dignity in the workplace—business leaders have been warily watching these trends for years and fighting each fire separately. But...
Lean Strategy Making
Most companies understand the benefits of standardizing critical processes: reduced variation, higher throughput and quality, and lower costs. Yet they tend to approach strategic decisions completely differently, thinking that each one is unique and requires its own...
When You’re Overloaded—and Delegating Isn’t an Option
If you and your team are too busy, it’s essential to take time to figure out how to work differently. Here are three key strategies you can use to reassess and reconfigure the work you do to free up vital time and energy for what matters: 1) Make sure your team really...
How Do You Build a Strong Leadership Culture?
In today's complex manufacturing landscape, having a strong leadership culture isn't just important—it's essential for survival. Manufacturing executives face unprecedented challenges: workforce shortages, technological disruption and global economic volatility. The...
How Manufacturers can Engage Youth in Their Communities
As a manufacturer, engaging local young people isn't just about filling future job openings. It's a strategic investment. By connecting with young minds, you can cultivate a vibrant workforce, strengthen their community, and enhance your brand. You are helping young...
Patent Strategy: A Manufacturer’s Secret Weapon to Boost Profitability
Resources are limited, and getting the most value out of patent protection means using a patent budget efficiently. One way to achieve this is by employing the 80/20 rule—80% of revenue may be generated by only 20% of products/services—to analyze whether resources are...