Recruiting the Next Generation

In 2020, huge swaths of Generation Z (people born 1996-2010) will be leaving education and entering the workforce for the first time. Like the millennials before them, they have different expectations from their working lives.   Recruiting Gen Z will be different from other generations. They were raised online and are digital natives. The oldest among […]

Traits of a Great Manufacturing Leader

Are you looking for a great boss, or do you want a great leader?  There’s a difference, and your team can tell.  Leaders have relationships built on trust rather than solely on hierarchy. They inspire those around them to meet high expectations. Moreover, they give teams the tools they need to meet those expectations.   But what makes an excellent manufacturing leader? These leaders all have these three traits in common.  Leaders Are Active Listeners  You listen to […]