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How Flexible Scheduling is Transforming Manufacturing

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As more flexible scheduling options become more and more the standard for the modern workforce, manufacturers are finding new ways to use that flexibility to boost productivity, improve employee retention, and attract higher quality job applicants, among other benefits. Better employee retention and recruiting.

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Skill-Based Pay 2.0 & Manufacturing: A Match 30 Years in the Making

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The concept differs from job-based pay in that an employee’s pay rate is based on their specific set of skills, training, certifications, and/or knowledge. Having the option to earn higher wages on their own terms also gives employees incentive to stay with your organization , thus improving your employee retention rates.

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What Can Employers Learn From Amazon’s Leave Management Problems?

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Retention : The chain reaction carries on further as the Times article details the high rates of burnout among HR department staffers trying their best to process leave requests and payroll adjustments in the midst of all of this chaos. Compliance : Amazon’s concerns in this area go beyond turnover and employee dissatisfaction.

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What are the Benefits of Job Scheduling Software?

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Not only does that create immediate savings of time and money, it also helps to improve employee retention rates by eliminating tedious duties that can burn out employees and lead to more turnover. Find out how online scheduling solutions from Ascentis can help improve your scheduling practices and save you money.

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Workforce Optimization Best Practices for Blue Collar Employers in Labor-Driven Industries

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For employers in fields like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, agriculture, and transport, effective workforce management requires awareness of a number of variables, including: Higher than average rates of turnover. Complex schedules and nontraditional shifts. Complicated labor costing.

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4 Ways Blue Collar Employers Can Improve Employee Relations

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Reducing those turnover levels requires an active approach and a willingness by employers to build up stronger employee relations. That can have a major impact on employee morale and contribute greatly to high turnover rates. The post 4 Ways Blue Collar Employers Can Improve Employee Relations appeared first on Ascentis.

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Reskilling, Upskilling, and Retaining Talent in the Workforce

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For those working in industries with traditionally high rates of turnover, being able to upskill and reskill workers to adapt to a changing environment is all the more imperative. That will often take the shape of training or certification programs that enable a worker to climb to the next rung of their employment ladder.