LeadPoint’s Hiring and Recruiting Tips: Turning down job Candidates the right way says something about how your culture values people. While no one likes rejection, especially when it comes from a company or position you applied to. Being unemployed is no fun, and applicants spend countless hours perfecting their resumes and practicing for interviews in…
Leadpoint welcomes Eddie Goodwin to the training team as Director of Operations Training. Eddie comes to Leadpoint with over 30 years in the services industry. His ability to identify and teach others will be critical to the continued growth of Leadpoint, its staff and their customers.
Invest in Employee Recognition and Rewards programs Loyal and efficient employees are the backbone of every workplace, and without them, even the largest company’s productivity would decrease. Unfortunately, there are still some companies that ignore the value of recognizing these workers for the exceptional individuals they are. Recognizing employees does more than make individuals feel…
Veterans possess a number of skills and abilities that can contribute to the overall success of your manufacturing company. If you are considering hiring a vet, here are some of the top reasons you won’t regret your decision. Thriving Under Stressful Conditions Members of the armed forces regularly work under stressful conditions that would intimidate…
Anyone who spends an extended amount of time looking for the right employees knows technology can be a real lifesaver. In the internet age, you can post a job to numerous job boards around with world with just one click. You can also screen your prospective employees more efficiently. However, for all the bells and…
Why Soft Skills May Land You the Job So, you’ve applied to the job you’ve always wanted, and you seem to meet, if not exceed, all of the poster’s requirements. You’ve got the desire, experience, and ambition, but do you have the soft skills you need to succeed? Soft skills, or non-technical skills, have long…
As an employer, your workers’ safety is one of your top concerns. To keep your employees safe, you will have to be proactive and share your knowledge and build a culture that embraces safety as good business AND the right thing to do. To be effective with MRF safety, begin by creating an environment that…
The benefits of being a data driven leader… As a leader, you can always count on your own experience, intuition, and industry knowledge to make the best business decisions. A data driven leader excels by adding data analytics to the operational decisions. Using data allows you to have actionable insights that drive profits and sustained results.…
Is all manufacturing in the United States on the decline? While there have been major shifts in the overall manufacturing environment, industry statistics show an impressive upsurge in non-traditional manufacturing, especially in the small- to medium-size business sector. And much of the work still requires real, live human beings, not just robotics. Current trends favor…
Question: How many occupational hazards can an experienced safety professional find within 30 seconds of walking into a waste/recycling plant? If plant safety is not being properly managed, the answer is a whole lot. To a trained eye, a quick visual assessment can reveal serious safety issues. For example, there are certain levels of housekeeping,…
What are the major issues you’re facing? Is it finding and keeping good people? Excessive downtime? Or too many workplace injuries? For every problem there’s a solution. And only a strategic partner with strong waste/recycling experience, can help address these 10 industry pain points. 1. Poorly trained/managed employees This is a common issue. Most recycling…
Who do you think is an effective operations manager? Is it a supervisor casually strolling the floor? Someone watching a live video feed while sitting at a computer? The truth is, neither of these people are going to help you maximize your production. That’s because both demonstrate a passive approach. Based on Leadpoint’s many years…