by Lisa Pustelak, NWIRC, Strategic Planning & Culture Development Specialist
There is an occurrence so commonplace among manufacturers that there’s a name for it: “runners.” Runners are the new hires for entry-level jobs, often in their 20s, who fail to…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
Beeinddrückend! (German for ‘wow’ or ‘impressive’). I had set the bar high for the Stronger Together Manufacturing Workforce Mission and the trip…well, hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen (exceeded all expectations)!
As I wrote last month, the…
Having a strategy for welcoming new hires into your company culture and planning for future development can reduce costly employee turnover. Retention is a challenge for manufacturing companies. Career development opportunities (or lack of) continues to be a top reason…
NWIRC’s President, Bob Zaruta, was a guest on the WQLN podcast, ‘We Question & Learn’ recently to share information about the mission, services, and programs to assist small to midsize manufacturing companies in Northwest and North Central Pennsylvania. Listen to…
Welcome to Communication Tips – curated by NWIRC. Our staff of professionals are working with manufacturing companies of all sizes everyday to help them develop a workplace culture that will attract employees and create a place where they will flourish…
by Craig Corsi, Lean/Continuous Improvement Specialist
Companies who have a thriving lean culture are often driven internally by a dedicated champion. Someone who exemplifies the drive, leadership, training, and commitment to lead a company to improve the organization’s operational performance…
by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC
With over 900,000 current openings in American manufacturing nationwide, and a workforce shortage projected to reach over two million in the next five years, American manufacturing faces a talent crisis. I’m sure this isn’t news…
Manufacturing Month may be over, but the epitome of MFG Day is taking off and continuing in northern Pennsylvania – a collaborative community effort known as a student-run manufacturing enterprise. Student-run enterprises are being launched throughout northwest and northcentral PA,…
