The 5S philosophy of efficiency, safety and organization in manufacturing first entered the mass consciousness through the success of TPS, the Toyota Production System. TPS wasn't a Toyota invention; rather, it was the company's interpretation of the … [Read more...] about 5S is Not a Fad: Clearing the Coated Lens on Lean Practices
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3 Critical Competencies for Selecting a Championship Team
It’s been a few months since my Alma mater, the University of Kentucky Wildcats, finished their unsuccessful run for their 9th national men’s basketball championship, but I am already look forward to next year with high hope! The Big Blue Nation is … [Read more...] about 3 Critical Competencies for Selecting a Championship Team
11 Ways to Improve Efficiency for Your Small Business
Being a small business means you have to compete with the big guns, so that means you have to be organized, streamlined, and efficient if you're going to survive. You want to be at maximum productivity at all times, and while it looks like a … [Read more...] about 11 Ways to Improve Efficiency for Your Small Business
9 ways to improve internal communication in your organization
The way in which an organization communicates can be integral to its running, according to The Institute of Internal Communications: it’s “the oil that smooths the running of the business”. Effective internal communication allows for the sharing of … [Read more...] about 9 ways to improve internal communication in your organization
Is All Turnover Bad?
Despite being an inevitability in any organization, turnover wouldn’t rank very highly on any human resources professional’s list of favorite activities. On a good day, dealing with the issues created by turnover can be tedious at best, and on a bad … [Read more...] about Is All Turnover Bad?
5.Why managers need to think about key motivators during both good and bad times
Why managers need to think about key motivators during both good and bad times Employee motivation is essential to ensure maximum productivity and minimum staff turnover. Both of these factors can make a big difference to the profitability of a … [Read more...] about 5.Why managers need to think about key motivators during both good and bad times
How Private Exchanges Are Making Things Easier For HR
Today, many businesses are moving to private exchanges, and the trend is expected to grow. In 2014, consulting firm Accenture reported that an estimated 9 million people would be covered through private exchanges in 2015 — and the same report … [Read more...] about How Private Exchanges Are Making Things Easier For HR
SMES Protected By Disaster Recovery Solutions
More and more companies are experiencing the benefits of Disaster Recovery as a Service. DRaaS enables businesses to get their systems up and running within just a few hours of a disaster and can be an indispensable tool when it comes to protecting … [Read more...] about SMES Protected By Disaster Recovery Solutions
How to Choose Professional Organizations to Join
In these challenging times when every dollar spent must be a wise investment, one of those decisions is where you should spend both time and money in terms of business development. One thing is for sure, you will need to contribute in order to … [Read more...] about How to Choose Professional Organizations to Join
Make the Right Decision! – Exempt vs Non-Exempt vs Independent Contractor
Employers are always looking for ways to cut costs. Be aware, however, that it can be easy to make risky decisions on how to classify your employees. Whether it is with existing employees or additions to staff, be sure you are making informed … [Read more...] about Make the Right Decision! – Exempt vs Non-Exempt vs Independent Contractor