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Brookshire Grocery Co. Earns Designation as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company

September 17, 2020

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has been certified as a Great Place to Work. Certification is a significant achievement that is determined based on validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous methodology. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading results and increased innovation.

COVID-19 Concerns for F&B Manufacturers Focused on Employee Health and National Economy

New research shows a shift away from future business goals and toward immediate action regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Costa

April 12, 2020

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Week-over-week statistics from Clear Seas Research show food and beverage manufacturers have shifted their attention from future business goals to immediate employee welfare and current economic factors impacting their operations. Research conducted in late March showed 73% of those polled were concerned about achieving their business goals the next six months. Research conducted in early April saw that number drop to 53%.

Study: Transportation, logistics job openings rise 49% in June

As increased demand for shipping from the rise of e-commerce tangles with an aging trucking workforce, demand for workers and is rising.

July 8, 2019

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The U.S. labor market continued its sluggish performance in June, offering little relief after a disappointing jobs report in May, according to a “Job Market Report” produced by Glassdoor, Chicago.

Report reveals top trends in facilities management

Selections cover a variety of topics, including technology, recruiting and retaining employees, data aggregation and sustainability.

May 1, 2019

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From new technology to sustainable solutions that create more efficient and comfortable buildings, Sodexo, Gaithersburg, Md., named the top trends in facilities management to watch for in 2019.

How automation solves the challenges of labor shortage, order picking

Warehouses currently struggling to keep up with their order volume and dealing with labor shortages will need help moving forward.

Bruce Bleikamp

October 23, 2018

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The facilities that choose to automate now will be poised to successfully meet rising demand with rapid, accurate and scalable order picking operations.

Survey finds strong optimism regarding U.S. economy, employee retention and more

With regard to the U.S. economy over the next quarter, 73.71% are optimistic, 18.29% are neutral and 8% are pessimistic.

August 13, 2018

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The U.S. logistics and transportation industry is highly optimistic regarding the U.S. economy and company prospects over the next three months, according to a survey by TCompanies, Henderson, Nev.

Research shows manufacturing workers are least engaged

When examining some of the main issues currently plaguing manufacturing organizations, the typical structure of manufacturing enterprises makes engagement more challenging.

May 9, 2018

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Research from StaffConnect, San Francisco, reveals that workers in the manufacturing field are the least engaged out of all of the occupations surveyed.

4 steps to hiring, retaining skilled workforce

More and more employees are entering supply chain or manufacturing jobs lacking basic mechanical skills.

Rick Harrington

January 8, 2018

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Focusing collectively on technology, automation, training, technicians and the next generation of employees may be the ultimate combination for overcoming the labor shortage with better talent attraction and retention.