Life within a staffing agency has been quite something over the past 18 months or so. Like so many industries, there have been peaks and troughs. And as ours is inextricably linked to the economy – moreover, the wellness of its people – it’s been interesting seeing how jobs in eastern Canada have been affected […]
Since Covid first came about, there’s been a spotlight shining on the manufacturing industry. Businesses have had to change, adapt, scale and pivot to thrive throughout the pandemic, ensuring that the products the world needed (and continues to need) made it to shelves across the globe, with more demand than ever in many cases. No […]
The fourth industrial revolution is upon us – this time, the digital one. Somewhat different, in that it affects each and every industry, sector and profession and pays no mind to location, we’re all hastening to adapt. For the manufacturing industry specifically, the digital revolution means many things. Whilst it holds great promise for this […]
2020 – what a year it’s been. Whilst the pandemic continues to affect the world’s economies and healthcare systems, and many industries are still reeling from the ongoing uncertainty, we’re feeling optimistic about the stability and growth of our sector. We’ve seen ups, we’ve seen downs; many businesses have had to pivot, change their approach, […]
Time is money. Manufacturing is one of the few key industries within which productivity can be accurately measured where it directly relates to output, giving truth to that old adage. Time is money, or so they say, so maximizing your use of it is crucial. Here are my 3 top ways to improve productivity in […]
In our industry, safety is undoubtedly the priority – and equally important is keeping it at the forefront of your employees’ minds. With that being said, it can be difficult to do so in a way which really means something to them; it being paramount to running a successful manufacturing operation doesn’t make safety the […]
The manufacturing industry accounts for about $174bn of Canada’s GDP – representing more than 10% of the country’s total. Numbers in the states are similar at around 11%; so, all round, not insignificant. Particularly in times like these, manufacturing is paramount to the running of our countries. With that being said, the pandemic thus far […]