Workforce Development
The Right (Machine) Tool for the Right Job
This high-production shop uses both mechanical and CNC Swiss machines to make parts, but which machine is right for which job?
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Military Coaching's 4 Tips to Improve Employee Performance
True military coaching is an effective leadership technique to retain and develop employees and consists of describing the standards of performance to be successful in a position and then having frequent coaching sessions concerning the on-the-job performance.
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4 Tips to Gain Employee Acceptance to Change
Change is a good thing, right? Maybe not to all, and if you don’t have employee acceptance to change, the change is doomed to fail.
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School Is Out but the MCA Is in Session
Unlimited access to cleaning insights from the experts is a huge benefit when becoming an MCA member.
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What NFL Teams, Street Gangs and Your Workforce Have in Common
A sense of belonging is important for successful teamwork, retention and job performance.
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Cash Prizes for High School Skilled Trades Teachers, Programs
Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is awarding $1.25 million for 20 of the best public high school skilled trades instructors and their programs.
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Workforce Is Still the Most Important Challenge
It is as true today as it was 10 years ago...workforce is top of mind for precision machining shops.
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SWOT for Employee Retention and Recruitment
What is your brand? Why should people want to work for your company? How can your brand improve? A SWOT analysis can help answer these questions — your employee retention and recruitment may count on it.
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Rising Inflation, Disrupted Supply Chains and a Labor Shortage Affect Manufacturing
In 2021, supply chain disruption and rising inflation hit the domestic economy, limiting manufacturing production. These two issues will remain significant factors in 2022.
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4 Leadership Coaching Skills That’ll Make You a Great Leader
Here are some essential coaching skills to help elevate your leadership to the next level.
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