More ideas on managing in a downturn come from DC Velocity, a magazine focused on logistics.
A recent article offered some ideas to build a more flexible work force to better respond to today’s uncertain conditions.
Hiring older workers and interns is advice I hear often; many distributors are unaware that a lot of schools have internship programs. You can fill a vacant spot a lower price while training someone who could work for you post-graduation. Older workers are attractive because many are looking for part-time work and they are known to be reliable and productive. What’s more, they require little training if they have worked for you or a similar company their whole lives.
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Creating a More Flexible Work Force
More ideas on managing in a downturn come from DC Velocity, a magazine focused on logistics.
A recent article offered some ideas to build a more flexible work force to better respond to today's uncertain conditions.
Hiring older workers and interns is advice I hear often; many distributors are unaware that a lot of schools have internship programs. You can fill a vacant spot a lower price while training someone who could work for you post-graduation. Older workers are attractive because many are looking for part-time work and they are known to be reliable and productive. What's more, they require little training if they have worked for you or a similar company their whole lives.
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A recent article offered some ideas to build a more flexible work force to better respond to today's uncertain conditions.
Hiring older workers and interns is advice I hear often; many distributors are unaware that a lot of schools have internship programs. You can fill a vacant spot a lower price while training someone who could work for you post-graduation. Older workers are attractive because many are looking for part-time work and they are known to be reliable and productive. What's more, they require little training if they have worked for you or a similar company their whole lives.
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Lindsay Young
Lindsay Young is the president of 3 Aspens Media, a B2B content strategy and marketing content firm that works with distributors to translate their offline expertise – online. She has more than 20 years of experience leading and producing online and print content for publications and businesses. She leads a team of 12 writers, client success managers, designers, marketing specialists and strategists to produce content that helps companies translate their benefits to key decision-makers. She was previously the editor of Modern Distribution Management.
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