Several situations have arisen recently that leads us to plead "choose wisely". Examples abound on both sides of this topic. Strong leaders attract top talent. Weak and command and control leaders keep the weak and those close to retirement (in name only). That is one of the things we [...]
At the Southern California Supply Chain and Logistics Summit conference, there were several keynote speakers from industry icons such as Amazon, UPS, Union Pacific and more. One might expect quite a lot of interesting insights into the latest supply chain trends yet the most common theme among the presentations tied back to the skills gap.
Last week, I attended a ProVisors event (top notch group of trusted advisors including attorneys, CPAs etc.) at Harvey Mudd. We were focused on manufacturing and innovation, and we were lucky to tour the day after Harvey Mudd's clinic projects day where the students discuss the successes of working with companies like GKN, Bobcat, Amazon, Google and more.
In assisting a client to find top notch technical talent through traditional on-line sources, we can definitely say it is an exercise in frustration.
In honor of the Innovation Awards, it seems appropriate to discuss the critical importance of human capital.
Take a few minutes to ponder this question: Do you see your people as assets or expenses? We all might like to jump to the answer of assets but is it true?
If you are an employee, take the proactive approach and seek out your manager to discuss where the company is headed. Find out how you can add more value.
No matter how sophisticated and technology-rich your company, it will not run without people.
In today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, customers appreciate suppliers and advisers who will go the extra mile to provide that above and beyond service. Just put yourself in their shoes.
