Work Life

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Monique Catoggio, life leadership and balance coach and trainer, Fiercely Flowing Microsoft’s “Think Week” concept I learned the idea of “Think Week” from Bill Gates and Microsoft. He developed what we now know as the 40-hour workweek and the very first manufacturing assembly line.

Coaching 107

Coaching Insurance Prioritization Manufacturing 107

Success

AUGUST 14, 2024

Since its inception, the B Corp movement has grown exponentially, with more than 8,900 certified businesses in more than 101 countries, spanning 162 industries from retail and manufacturing to finance and technology. This network provides opportunities for leadership, collaboration, learning, growth and collective problem-solving.

Supplies 59

Supplies Manufacturing Retail Government 59

Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Their resilience, innovation and leadership inspire and challenge traditional norms. The Women of Influence awards is an opportunity to honor and celebrate outstanding women who are rewriting the narrative for the next generation—and shaping the future of women’s leadership worldwide. Congratulations to all of our finalists!

Influencing 105

Influencing Real Estate Coaching Mentoring 105

Work Life

MARCH 13, 2025

This might include manufacturing capacity, supply chains, distribution channels, sales transactions, user adoption, and data collection. For us, one way this entrepreneurial spirit plays out is how we choose to invest and what we prioritize. Relentlessly prioritize : At Liquid I.V., We follow the 80/20 rule.

Prioritization 45

Prioritization Sales Manufacturing Supplies 45

Fellow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Organizational values and ideas from executive leadership, as well as key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs) , can also help define corporate strategies. A differentiation leadership strategy, on the other hand, involves emphasizing how and why your offerings are unique in the market.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Technology Equipment Leadership 52

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 22, 2024

These include: Company culture Core values How people interact with each other Leadership styles Diversity and inclusion efforts Focusing on both the physical and cultural sides of the working environment helps cultivate collaboration, respect, and open communication.

Office Layout 52

Office Layout Teamwork Creativity Supervising 52

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 29, 2024

By the time leadership recognized the full scope of the issue, the ripple effects had touched every aspect of the product lifecycle. Lack of Communication and Transparency from Leadership One of the most common drivers of disengagement is poor communication from leadership. Initially, the impact seemed curbed.

Salary 111

Salary Onboarding Healthcare Software 111

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital age, the essence of leadership transcends traditional hierarchies. Digital leadership, characterized by its adaptability and responsiveness to technological shifts, revolutionizes how we perceive and enact leadership. Today's reality calls for a different type of leadership.

Leadership 93

Leadership Technology Networking Prioritization 93

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

When hiring for in-office roles that fall into this group, such as healthcare or manufacturing roles, it’s crucial to communicate the organization’s commitment to maintaining a safe work environment as well as the possibility of providing or subsidizing the related costs of required uniforms and safety equipment for each employee.

Equipment 289

Equipment Flexibility Flexibility Technology 289

Insperity

MAY 12, 2022

They prioritize personal satisfaction and crave more balance in their lives. Does your company leadership cling to the traditional “on-site, full-time” workplace? Perhaps you have frontline-type employees, such as those working in retail or at manufacturing facilities, for whom remote or hybrid work is not feasible.

Flexibility 286

Flexibility Flexibility Communication Planning 286

Great Place to Work

JUNE 4, 2025

What is leadership and change management and why does it matter? Leadership and change management is the deliberate coordination of people, processes, and culture to adapt to new realities, processes, and technologies. A critical component of successful change management is change leadership. Speaking is one of them.

Leadership 52

Leadership Prioritization Communication Pharmaceutical 52

Office Space

APRIL 24, 2024

Examples of corporate investment property may include the business headquarters, manufacturing plants, branch offices, collaboration spaces, etc. Current market trends suggest corporate real estate strategies are changing, so what should real estate investors prioritize? Why are corporate real estate portfolios changing?

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Purchasing Manufacturing Prioritization 130

Vantage Circle

MAY 6, 2024

Introduction In today's dynamic work landscape, prioritizing employee satisfaction and welfare is a cornerstone for organizational prosperity. Additionally, the platform includes powerful reporting, analytics, HRIS integrations, and leadership tools that provide leaders with robust dashboards and insights.

Software 107

Software Onboarding Payroll Communication 107

Great Place to Work

MARCH 30, 2023

Topics covered in 2022 included: Identifying and prioritizing savings goals Understanding and maximizing your 401(k) plan College savings options and financial aid guidance Getting your debt in order 6. Bicycle manufacturer Trek , No. One in three Americans are not considered financially literate – and employers can help.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization Finance Payroll Real Estate 52

Vantage Circle

MAY 16, 2021

Among all the leadership styles, the autocratic leadership style is the one with the poor rep. We've been idealizing democratic and all-inclusive leadership far too much when the need of the hour is — and always has been — autocratic, top-down leadership. Autocratic Leadership Definition. Final Decision Makers.

Leadership 52

Leadership Decision Making Influencing Manufacturing 52

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Perspectives on Employee Engagement Challenges Leadership Perspective Challenge 1: Absence of Inclusive Leadership Culture An inclusive leadership culture is vital for employee engagement, yet many organizations fall short in this area. Recommended Read: What is DEIB in the Workplace?

Retail 97

Retail Healthcare Manufacturing Onboarding 97

Vantage Circle

MARCH 5, 2024

Employees prioritizing self-care perform better long-term. ‘Thank You’ Video Messages from Leadership Have executives surprise deserving employees with video messages highlighting specific projects or values they curiously brought to the organization. Cost: Costs for design and manufacturing.

Catering 98

Catering Creativity Transportation Manufacturing 98

Great Place to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2023

million global employees across a broad range of industries, including technology, finance, transportation, hospitality, professional services, semiconductors, and manufacturing. That’s the future of leadership.” The cohort collectively represents more than 1.4 chair and CEO. “As When that happens, companies outperform.

Transportation 90

Transportation Manufacturing Finance Leadership 90

Great Place to Work

JULY 26, 2022

The winners represent a diverse cross-section of industries, from nonprofits and education to financial services and manufacturing. When employees feel respected by managers and organization leadership, they are more likely to stay with the organization long-term. At Western Union in Costa Rica, No. Employees at Hilton (No.

Logistics 92

Logistics Manufacturing Flexibility Flexibility 92

Work Life

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Your sales force is likely spending a great deal of time and effort making sales to customers that are not prioritized in your strategy and thus do not reflect the level of investment you have made with the intention of selling to those specific markets or industries. Flag 4: How does our sales experience create value?

Sales 111

Sales Price Negotiations Problem-Solving Communication 111

Vantage Circle

MARCH 18, 2025

Ensuring workplace safety isn’t solely the responsibility of leadership; employees must also be actively involved, and together, they can help create a safer environment. However, the real challenge was figuring out how to engage employees in prioritizing safety. That’s when safety reward programs came into the picture.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Reporting Government Prioritization 59

Great Place to Work

JULY 29, 2024

While industries like health care, retail, or manufacturing all have operational challenges in offering remote work, the data shows that flexibility can have real benefits for employees — and drive higher levels of engagement and retention. That often requires a significant investment in leadership training.

Finance 64

Finance Flexibility Flexibility Insurance 64

Vantage Circle

MAY 6, 2024

Introduction In today's dynamic work landscape, prioritizing employee satisfaction and welfare is a cornerstone for organizational prosperity. Additionally, the platform includes powerful reporting, analytics, HRIS integrations, and leadership tools that provide leaders with robust dashboards and insights.

Software 52

Software Onboarding Payroll Communication 52

Ask a Manager

MAY 17, 2022

All kinds of red flags – executive assistants have all fled, half the leadership team has voluntarily left with no next steps planned (“to explore future opportunities”) and there’s a general feeling of panic. All of our manufacturing/warehousing is off-site. Great executive leader, great team, great work.

Interviewing 65

Interviewing Administrative Assistance Reporting Supervising 65

Great Place to Work

MAY 1, 2025

Wegmans: Listening, leadership, and the courage to act Its easy to hit pause on listening especially when things are busy, surveys feel repetitive, or change is happening fast. As one employee shared in their Trust Index Survey: There are various ways to communicate with leadership and ask questions.

Leadership 52

Leadership Manufacturing Onboarding Communication 52

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2020

Throughout my career in manufacturing, I’ve heard men dismiss the work contributions of women who wear too much jewelry or makeup, or dress in ultra feminine clothes. For the record, I think it sucks that “girly” women are marginalized in the workplace.

Interviewing 52

Interviewing Administrative Assistance Manufacturing Reporting 52

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

General Motors (GM) , an American automotive manufacturer known for producing Buick, Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet vehicles, is based in Detroit. It is a cornerstone of American manufacturing and has a workforce of nearly 200,000 individuals. They are actively working towards achieving gender parity in global leadership by 2025.

Healthcare 64

Healthcare Insurance Flexibility Flexibility 64

Vantage Circle

MARCH 5, 2021

The Kaizen 5S system prioritizes waste reduction and standardization. Kaizen is a famous approach in Lean manufacturing that focuses on reducing waste while increasing efficiency in manufacturing systems. Although it was designed for manufacturing, we can use it in a wide variety of industries.

Cleaning 59

Cleaning Manufacturing Equipment Correspondence 59

Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2021

Strategic Leadership is an acquired skill. Well-implemented strategic decisions and strategic leadership are essential assets to an organization. If this is the case, your company has a critical need for strategic leadership. Meanwhile, towards the end of this article, I'll share my favorite books on strategic leadership.

Leadership 85

Leadership Decision Making Manufacturing Controlling 85

Vantage Circle

JULY 6, 2021

Strategic Leadership is an acquired skill. Well-implemented strategic decisions and strategic leadership are essential assets to an organization. If this is the case, your company has a critical need for strategic leadership. Meanwhile, towards the end of this article, I'll share my favorite books on strategic leadership.

Leadership 52

Leadership Decision Making Manufacturing Controlling 52

Vantage Circle

JUNE 5, 2021

There are several different leadership styles that coexist. One such efficient approach to leadership is transactional leadership. Different types of leaders from diverse fields follow varied leadership styles. Choosing a leadership style is a personal approach. What is Transactional Leadership?

Leadership 59

Leadership Problem-Solving Creativity Supervising 59

FirLyfe

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Make It Easier to Eat Healthy at Work When the Cleveland Clinic took a closer look at their own employee wellness program, their leadership recognized a need to revamp its cafeteria menu. When C-suite leadership took a closer look at this, they realized it was time to make a change. Productivity goes down. Sound familiar?

Healthcare 59

Healthcare Software Consulting Finance 59

FirLyfe

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Make It Easier to Eat Healthy at Work When the Cleveland Clinic took a closer look at their own employee wellness program, their leadership recognized a need to revamp its cafeteria menu. When C-suite leadership took a closer look at this, they realized it was time to make a change. Productivity goes down. Sound familiar?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Software Consulting Finance 52

Work Life

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

But heres the reality: Gen Z isnt disengaged theyre just done tolerating bad leadership. The real problem: Leadership that hasnt kept up Gen Z grew up amid economic uncertainty, social justice movements, and an increasing focus on mental health. Thats not “quitting”thats self-respect. Ive seen it work in several instances.

Leadership 75

Leadership Manufacturing Retail Prioritization 75

Success

JANUARY 11, 2025

In response, 85% of employers are prioritizing upskilling , while 40% plan to reduce staff as skills become outdated, according to the World Economic Forum. As a consequence, knowledge workers may find themselves spending more time in creative and leadership roles. Which roles will be most affected by AI integration?

Planning 116

Planning Transportation Manufacturing Problem-Solving 116

Work Life

MARCH 17, 2025

At the moment, confidence in leadership is at an all time low, according to the 2024 Leadership Confidence Index. But in my experience working with senior executives as an executive coach and organization design consultant, bad leadership is often manufactured by an organization designed, albeit unintentionally, to produce bad leaders.

Manufacturing 91

Manufacturing Teamwork Leadership Decision Making 91

Work Life

APRIL 29, 2025

Your projects deliver, your name comes up in leadership meetings, and now youve been tapped for the next step: your first management role. But its also a lot like stepping off a cliff with no parachuteespecially if no ones told you what leadership really requires. Can You Navigate Ambiguity and Prioritize Like a CEO?

Delegation 98

Delegation Problem-Solving Coaching Mentoring 98