It’s often said that the hardest part of running a business is finding the right staff. Staff who are reliable, competent and committed don’t come around every day, so making the right decisions with regards to hiring is crucial. So, when your business faces a challenge or stepping-stone which you’ve deigned to solve by bringing […]
2020 – what a year it’s been. Whilst the pandemic continues to affect the world’s economies and healthcare systems, and many industries are still reeling from the ongoing uncertainty, we’re feeling optimistic about the stability and growth of our sector. We’ve seen ups, we’ve seen downs; many businesses have had to pivot, change their approach, […]
For many business leaders, staffing agencies are a necessary evil; there, I said it. Like many other outsourced business processes – marketing, IT support, accounting – finding the right partner is absolutely key; not having done so is perhaps why so many organizations have had what they’d consider a ‘bad experience’ with a recruitment company. […]
Time is money. Manufacturing is one of the few key industries within which productivity can be accurately measured where it directly relates to output, giving truth to that old adage. Time is money, or so they say, so maximizing your use of it is crucial. Here are my 3 top ways to improve productivity in […]
In our industry, safety is undoubtedly the priority – and equally important is keeping it at the forefront of your employees’ minds. With that being said, it can be difficult to do so in a way which really means something to them; it being paramount to running a successful manufacturing operation doesn’t make safety the […]
Here at NLG, we’re certainly proud to call ourselves recruitment consultants – emphasis on the consultancy part. When it comes to hiring and recruiting, finding the talent is merely the first act; the show goes on and, particularly operating within the manufacturing sector, one of the struggles we often hear of clients coming up against […]
As much of the country moves towards complete reopening, employers are preparing their workplaces in various ways to comply with strict conditions. Working in the food and beverage production industry means being hyper-aware of health and safety measures at all times, but those sentiments have inevitably been exacerbated by the outbreak of COVID-19. Even […]
When working with a business coach, it’s imperative that you are clear on your expectations and requirements right from the start. Business coaches can do their jobs much better having increased feedback and communication with their clients. Asking the right questions before you begin working together not only offers insight into whether or not they […]
From one business owner to another, we understand what it’s like to continually strive for increased success. Working with a business coach is becoming an increasingly more popular practice in the professional world for this exact reason. Especially in the wake of COVID-19 and the subsequent changes to the working landscape, having new professional advice […]
As the world slowly begins to reopen, people are becoming increasingly eager for things to return to the way they were before COVID-19 rocked our sense of normalcy. However, getting back to that place (or more likely, something that resembles it) probably won’t be a straight shot. Regardless of whether or not you continued to […]