What is burnout? We hear the word all the time. It can mean something different to everyone – everyone deals with stress differently, after all. But, largely defined, burnout is a state of exhaustion brought on by excessive and/or prolonged stress. It can be mental, physical, emotional; it’s often something your staff takes home with […]
Succession planning is something that all industries need to do but in manufacturing, where the loss of the wrong individual (your top engineer or security manager, for instance) can quite literally bring business to a halt, it couldn’t be more crucial. It doesn’t just mean having the right person waiting in the wings to take […]
Artificial intelligence: for some, it’s an exciting new frontier which holds much promise for a smoother-running, more productive future. For others, it’s something to be feared – after all, a future which involves AI means fewer requirements for human jobs, right? If you work in the manufacturing industry specifically, it can be a worry. We […]
As specialists in the manufacturing sector, we’re used to dealing with the ever-changing needs of our clients, particularly when it comes to volume. How many heads you need to hire can vary massively, whether due to seasonal requirements, an uptick in business, or other miscellaneous factors which might mean you need people on board – […]
As business leaders, we talk a lot about customer experience – that is, the journey your customer goes on when they engage with your business. But what about candidate experience? Curating a great one should be a key part of your recruitment strategy and process. Candidate experience encompasses every interaction an individual has with your […]
As business owners, Executives or HR leaders, we all have various processes to manage and analyse. It’s our job to understand what’s working, what’s not, where we’re being productive and more. Finding incredible staff is such a fundamental part of running a business, but the process itself sometimes falls by the wayside in terms of […]
A lot has changed this year, from how we interact with each other – customers, colleagues, family and friends alike – to how we go about our day, maintain relationships and communicate. More than anything, what’s changed is the way we work and how we conduct business. So it follows that your recruitment process should […]
The fourth industrial revolution is upon us – this time, the digital one. Somewhat different, in that it affects each and every industry, sector and profession and pays no mind to location, we’re all hastening to adapt. For the manufacturing industry specifically, the digital revolution means many things. Whilst it holds great promise for this […]
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 […]
Hiring in the manufacturing industry is often done a little differently to other more ‘corporate’ sectors. For starters, decisions are not always made based solely on what we can see on a resume – reason being, there’s often a lot to be said for the hands-on, more technical skills which a piece of text just […]