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.

We’re now more than halfway through the current year and the nation has endured some extreme statistics—some are hopeful, and others are alarming. Here is a brief look at a few of them.

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.

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.

We spoke with Jason Essenberg, Vice President of Peak Teams, to get his expertise on the details of this new solution and how companies can leverage Peak Teams for big results.

Worker shortages continue to plague businesses across the nation. If you’re looking to recruit new workers, staying up on the latest recruitment trends can help you stay competitive.

The Stafftrack® Mobile App, Staff Management | SMX and SIMOS Solutions’ workforce management technology, was named a winner of a 2022 HR Tech Award in the Talent Acquisition category.

Many companies are failing to realize is that there is another looming threat to retaining an adequate level of employees. It is called retirement.

A circular economy is one that helps restore and regenerate resources, using these resources for as long as possible in an effort to reduce waste. How can you help make your operation more circular?

Many veterans are uniquely qualified to work in the light industrial space, including maintenance, machine operations and logistics, but may not realize it. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many industries, childcare being one. Several childcare providers have shut their doors in the past couple of years. How has this impacted the workforce?