A Guide to Reducing Turnover Costs High workforce turnover is an issue that impacts businesses in more ways than one. In a recent Supply Chain Brain article, "Workforce Turnover Can Be Improved With Detailed Analysis," Helen Atkinson highlights ...
Workforce Management in Warehousing: Stability Meets Flexibility
Stability and adaptability are key to operational success in logistics and warehousing. As economic conditions and workforce dynamics continue to shift, it's time for warehousing employers to rethink traditional hiring practices. The workforce craves ...
Adapting to Volatility in Warehousing Operations
Volatility in today’s economy has made businesses more focused on finding efficient solutions to adapt to fluctuating demand. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, recently addressed concerns about recession and economic instability. While ...
Unlocking Employee Engagement: A Path to Workplace Success
Employee engagement has become critical for organizational success in today's dynamic work environment. In 2024, global engagement levels hit a record high of 19%, according to an ADP survey spanning 38,000 workers across 34 markets. While this repre ...
Signing Bonuses: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Strategy?
In the current business landscape, the dynamics of workforce management are undergoing significant changes. One strategy that often comes under discussion is signing bonuses to attract talent. While signing bonuses can effectively address immediate h ...
Top 5 Benefits of Flexibility for Your Hourly Workforce
Flexibility in the workplace is no longer a luxury but a strategy that drives engagement, retention, and performance. As companies strive to attract and retain top talent, offering flexibility has become a competitive advantage. Introducing the optio ...
Top Five Issues Warehouse Employees Face
Every quality warehouse strives to retain its best workers, but not every facility succeeds. For example, warehousing is a high-turnover industry, and keeping shifts staffed appropriately is challenging for managers, especially during peak demand per ...
Raising Warehouse Morale
Warehouse jobs involve stressful and strenuous work, and maintaining morale under those conditions can be challenging for even the most capable warehouse managers. The environment your employees work in can influence their drive to complete tasks qui ...
Gig Economy Benefits to Employers
The concept of a “gig economy” is still relatively new, but in just a few short years it has revolutionized how employers approach hiring, retaining, and optimizing their workforces. From transportation and food service to virtually every other indus ...
Benefits of Flex Warehousing Jobs for Workers
While the traditional 9-to-5 shift remains the golden standard for most warehouse work, the nature of the warehouse labor market, as well as the wider world around it, are changing rapidly. In addition to alternative options for shift length and day- ...