[Manufacturing] Staff Management | SMX Helps Special Need Students Gain Work Experience

Light industrial companies require employees with specific knowledge and skills, and veterans are well-suited for these roles due to their unique experiences. Explore their lesser-known skills here!

Methods used to attract and retain talented employees often vary from one year to the next. Here are five staffing and recruiting trends that we are expected to see in 2023

Two things that can greatly contribute to or detract from a business’s level of success are its people and its equipment. Here are some signs to look for on which to invest in at the moment

Lower turnover rates, the ability to attract more talent, a reduction of misdirection issues and greater employee motivation are results of investing in your employees. How can you? Here are five ways

There are several benefits of having employees develop the same mindset as gig workers. Here are four strategies that can help your current employees start to think—and behave—like a gig worker.

Some businesses engage in offshoring, but another option for businesses today is something called nearshoring. If you’ve never heard of this term, let’s look at what it is and it's potential benefits

Staff Management | SMX held an Open House at their Recruiting Center in Greenfield, Indiana to show visitors the office space and speak with team members on staffing solutions and job opportunities.

Employee schedules in an industrial environment are typically fairly rigid. While this makes sense from an operational standpoint, there are a few benefits to flexible schedules in manufacturing.

Promoting internally can also be motivating to your employees when they know that their hard work may be rewarded with a move into a higher or more advanced position. Here are a few signs to look for.

The 4 day work week is a new employment trend. What would a 4-day work week look like in manufacturing and distribution? It could have both pros and cons.

Job posts are more than just a starting point for finding your next employee. If done right, they’ll draw in only the most qualified and experienced applicants.

One of the newest acronyms to join the automation industry is RaaS. Here we explain what RaaS is, as well as how it can impact the operations side of your business.

Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be an adjustment. Veteran transition programs assist with this process, helping service members who are leaving active duty as they re-acclimate.

Because frontline workers interact with the public, the quality of their interactions can impact your company’s reputation. Here are four ways to help your frontline workers improve their skills.

People who are just now entering the workforce are part of Generation Z. If you’re interested in appealing to this generation of workers, there are a few things you can do to attract them.

Transitioning from from active-duty service member to civilian worker can be difficult. Our RPS team wanted to share a few tips that can make this process as seamless and as enjoyable as it can be.

While some swings in the supply chain may happen quickly, this doesn’t mean that they can’t be foreseen. What’s the best approach for responding to demands that swell way beyond your norm?