Employee retention has been newly prioritized among many employers. During the recession, few companies were hiring, so employees were more or less rooted. As the economy continues to improve, so too do job opportunities. That means if workers don't feel valued, they may begin to look for greener pastures. Fortunately for businesses, there are myriad
Continue reading »The creation of modules and other content is only one part of designing an effective online training course – equally important is how training is delivered or conducted. It doesn't matter how well the course is designed, if companies can't set the right mood, trainees will have difficulty concentrating and completing the curriculum. When executing
Continue reading »When sustainability is first brought up, many businesses express concerns about productivity and financials. Some executives are still under the impression that sustainable practices may translate into greater financial costs, such as more expensive materials, subsequent steps to prevent waste or more time-consuming practices. However, new data from the University of California at Los Angeles
Continue reading »When businesses are trying to integrate Kaizen mindsets and philosophies, it's common practice to appoint Lean leaders – people who will lead the companies in the transition to becoming more efficient. It's up to these people to try and bring their colleagues on board by helping them to understand the meaning of Lean and how
Continue reading »At a time when finances are tough and many companies are striving for efficiency, employee engagement has become especially prevalent. Many businesses no longer have the ability to offer regular pay raises and other benefits because they simply don't have the required resources. One way they are trying to make up for that is by
Continue reading »In today's economic climate, so many companies are looking to cut waste from their operations. This is particularly the case with manufacturers, as there are typically a number of ways processes can be streamlined to reduce waste and maximize efficiency. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is one such technique that businesses can use to envision and
Continue reading »Much of the web is conveyed through text. Reports, websites, news articles, message board posts, social media status updates – these are all text-based communication mediums. Text is an extremely effective and direct way to convey information and has low production values, which makes it the ideal communication tool in many scenarios. However, plain text
Continue reading »Global warming is a looming threat that humans will have to deal with for generations to come. Studies from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suggest the risk of catastrophic climate change is getting worse as a result of higher temperatures worldwide. Threats, such as the destruction of coral reefs by events like
Continue reading »Many companies visualize Lean as a set of rules and philosophies that only work in labor-oriented industries such as manufacturing. In reality, Kaizen can be applied to businesses of any type, and it may be more effective than companies initially think. Take, for example, the office environment. So many companies put effort into implementing Kaizen
Continue reading »Kaizen is designed to eliminate waste in your organization. But what is waste? How can you identify wasteful processes? It often takes a keen eye to note the difference between a time-consuming practice and one that is needlessly wasteful. Here are four potential wastes that could be plaguing your business. 1. Transportation This waste refers
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