This Month in Labor: September 2021
Welcome to “This Month in Labor,” nGROUP’s survey of the latest news and trends in the US labor market.
The Transformative Power of Grit
There’s more to success than skill. A lot more, as it turns out. Too many people, and too many organizations, ignore the importance of grit.
Angela Duckworth’s notion of grit provides a fascinating insight into how people work and what makes them thrive. At nGROUP, we see that notion put into practice every day. For us, grit is much more than a corporate value. It’s a fundamental part of our clients’ continued success.
Micro Adjustments, Macro Results: How small changes can make a big difference
What if there was one small change you could make in your operation that unlocked 25% increase in productivity?
Sometimes the smallest tweaks make the most massive difference. But all too often we’re so close to our operation, so enmeshed in the day-to-day, we can’t see these opportunities.
Our latest piece is all about finding the small changes you can make that will lead to huge future results. The obvious can often be hard to see, but it’s crucial that we remember to look.
Bob LeMay, Supply Chain Veteran, Begins Role as nGROUP’s VP of Operations
When Bob LeMay came on board as Vice President of Operations recently here at nGROUP, this company gained an extraordinarily experienced and capable supply chain management expert.
nGROUP Welcomes Back Franklin Solorzano, Senior VP of Engineering & Solutions
nGROUP is growing, and we’re excited to announce that Franklin Solorzano has joined our team as the Senior Vice President of Engineering & Solutions!
3 Steps to a Better Production Floor Culture
In labor-intensive industries, the quest for lower costs and higher production is a constant part of the business.
Newly Promoted: Jake Duron Promoted to Vice President of Operations & Implementation at nGROUP
We’re pleased to announce nGROUP has promoted Jake Duron to Vice President of Operations & Implementation! Jake has been a vital part of our LMS implementation team for the past three years, and he will continue to spearhead our efforts in that department.
Newly Promoted: Adam Thomas Promoted to Vice President of Operations at nGROUP
It’s with great pleasure that I can announce the very deserving promotion of nGROUP’s own Adam Thomas to VP of Operations! Adam has been instrumental in serving our partners, even through the most extreme circumstances, like when a tornado destroyed the reverse logistics distribution center for Optoro.
Better Model, Lower Costs:
Why Cost-Per-Unit Labor Pricing is Superior to Traditional Hourly Pricing
How much are you paying for labor? In large part, the answer to that question is dependent upon the answer to another question: how are you paying for labor?