How Tone Of Voice Affects The Workplace

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By Loyd McIntoshMarketing Manager Your tone of voice plays a crucial role in the workplace, impacting various aspects of communication, collaboration, and the overall work environment. Consistently answering questions from coworkers with sarcasm and/or speaking in a condescending tone of voice breeds distrust and defensiveness while talking in a professional tone and taking time to… Read more »

How to Attract Job Seekers To Manufacturing

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By Loyd McIntoshMarketing Manager Three years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies throughout the nation continue to experience a crippling talent shortage. As many manufacturers, logistics firms, and other industrial companies struggle to fill critical positions, it is more important than ever to explore new ways to find and entice talent to… Read more »

Working In Hot Weather Safety Tips

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By Loyd McIntosh Now that it is officially summer, the temperatures in many parts of the country are approaching triple digits. While office workers have the luxury of working in air-conditioned spaces, many workers either work outdoors exposed to the elements or in non-climate-controlled environments like warehouses and factories. There are many potential risks to… Read more »

How To Eliminate Employee Distractions

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By: Felecia Brasfield The productivity of staff is essential for the success of any business. Workplace distractions cause breaks in concentration and decrease productivity. A significant challenge for managers is finding ways to increase productivity and eliminate employee distractions.   70 – 90% of employees report feeling distracted during their workday, with the average employee experiencing… Read more »

Digital SWOT Analysis

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By: Felecia Brasfield For years having a digital presence was optional for companies, however business operations worldwide shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. By shifting the focus to online, a company’s digital transformation is becoming a necessary step to propel the business forward. The first step in an effective digital transformation is to conduct a digital… Read more »

How to encourage employees to learn new skills

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By: Felecia Brasfield Encouraging employees to learn new skills creates benefits for the individual and company alike. However, inspiring employees takes a certain amount of knowledge and finesse. The responsibility of guiding employees in this direction usually falls on hiring managers, supervisors, and department leads.  Developing the workforce is about teaching team members how to… Read more »

Boosting Employee Morale Through Employee Recognition

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By Felecia Brasfield When employee morale is high, staff members are more productive and experience more positivity. On the other hand, low morale can weigh a company down, resulting in less productivity and motivation. Contrary to popular belief, low morale isn’t always the result of a company issue. Lifestyle and personal demands affect an individual’s… Read more »

How To Improve Employee Retention

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By Felecia Brasfield Workers across the board are leaving their jobs at an alarmingly high rate.  According to the US Department of Labor over 11.5 million Americans quit their job during the second quarter of 2021. Interestingly, the highest resignation rates are among those 30 to 45 years old. In order to improve your employee… Read more »

How To Mentor Effectively

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By Felecia Brasfield The opportunity to mentor someone at your workplace will present itself at some point and it is important to be prepared. Understanding what it means to mentor and what constitutes an effective mentoring relationship will lay a solid foundation for a successful connection and help you mentor effectively. In its simplest terms,… Read more »