As seen in Waste Advantage Onboarding is not a one-time event. Prioritizing the experience of your new employees can help create a positive work environment, boost morale, and improve employee retention and engagement. By Mike Huycke Filling entry-level and general labor positions across the waste and recycling industry can be challenging. Retaining employees in these…
A diverse team of experts: Albert Pena. Isaac Sanders. Chad Bebber. Leadpoint’s Workforce Optimization Team, or WFOT, is a trio of highly-experienced recycling experts. They are travelers who are on the road upwards of 300 days each year, working with the company’s customers and managers to address issues, tackle problems first-hand, and recommend solutions that…
As seen in Waste Advantage Magazine, October 2018 Executive Summary Tri-County Recycling & Solid Waste of Appleton, Wisconsin, had a problem at their materials recycling facility (MRF). The county was losing money due to poor quality and missed items on the sort line. The site’s leaders were struggling with turnover and the inconsistent number of…