Working Lean is About People, Not Tools

“Thinking lean” has become a mantra among manufacturing businesses in order to increase efficiency and to stay competitive globally. But… Read more »

Is Employee Compensation on the Rise in Your Job Market?

If wages are any indication, the economic recovery appears to be improving somewhat, although still not all the way back.… Read more »

How to Be an Eco-Conscious Manufacturer

Many companies today are going green not only because it’s good for the environment. Although a financial liability in the… Read more »

Improve Your Recruitment

If you want to improve your recruiting, says business consultant Jon Picoult, try giving job candidates a pleasant surprise. Just… Read more »

eLearning: The Future of Training Industrial Workers

Many industrial companies need to do continual training to keep their workers up to date on current technology and processes.… Read more »

Creating a Safety Culture

Talking about how important safety is at your company is one thing, actually making sure it’s a safe place to… Read more »

The NCCI’s Workers’ Comp Report: What It Means for Your Company

While the climate surrounding workers’ compensation remains in flux with the uncertain economy, some disconcerting trends have been noted in… Read more »

Tools to Drive Growth: Front-Line Employees

Research into best practices has shown that the most effective way to grow a business is by tapping the ideas… Read more »

Should You Hire Family, Friends or Even Customers?

If you’ve considered hiring family members into your small business, here are some things you may wish to consider. From… Read more »