Developing a Strong Workforce (w/ Al Frost)

Things are changing rapidly around hiring and retention of team members in a manufacturing environment.  And so I had to get my dad, Al Frost, (he’s an HR professional) on the show to walk through ways to be effective in developing and maintaining a strong workforce. On this episode we discuss:Al’s 15 minutes of fame at the Home DepotThe current hiring environmentCreative referral programsManaging remote work flexibilityGrowing your career in a manufacturing environmentBeing effective when you step into a management roleDeveloping your teamThinking strategically in your businessBridging the gap between HR and manufacturingEnsuring well-being across the organizationResources:A Plan Is Not a Strategy - YouTubeThe Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy (hbr.org)A Triple Play for Industrial OEMs - Polo Custom ProductsLearn more about Polo Custom ProductsPolo Custom Product designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for OEMs in the medical, fire & safety, and defense industries. Polo Custom Products has experts on staff to globally source and procure your specialty formulation materials. Our experts in quality assurance test and ensure all custom products meet standards and your requirements. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net