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Now, more than ever, the American workforce is focused on a work-life balance more than anything. While paychecks and financial stability are still very important (nobody is denying this), the “hustle culture” that has existed for so long is beginning to wane. A healthy work-life balance creates more space for your mental health, physical health, […]
Every place of business needs cleaning at some point. Granted, hospitals and restaurants need different types of cleaning than an office building, and each company has unique needs, but cleaning the workplace is unavoidable. This also means every business has to come up with cleaning solutions for their facility, and this decision often boils down […]
Though it might not be at the top of the list, janitorial work can be one of the more dangerous professions out there. While some jobs are hazardous because of heavy lifting, complicated machinery, or physical exertion, janitors’ most significant hazard is also one of their most commonly used tools; cleaning chemicals. Commercial janitorial services […]
Cleanliness and orderliness in one’s personal workspace is an important component of boosting and facilitating productivity. Having less clutter can help reduce stress and clear one’s mind of extra worries. In this article, we will talk a little bit about how you and your employees can keep personal workspaces within the office clean – something […]
As employees return to work following the COVID-19 closures, companies will need to address both the physical and mental stress around potential viral exposure. As employees move back to the workplace after months of sheltering at home, a well-planned process for cleaning and sanitation is critical for ensuring that the risk of coronavirus exposure has […]
In the wake of quarantines, travel bans and mandatory masks, many organizations are taking preventive measures to stop the potential spread of coronavirus among their employees. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new coronavirus strain of easily spread respiratory virus in humans and other mammals. The coronavirus is concentrated in Asia but cases in U.S. […]
We recently conducted a market research study focused on the use of temp staffing in large manufacturing plants. Here is what the plant managers we interviewed described as the top five drawbacks of using temps: Inconsistent attendance and performance Attitude can be more negative and non-committal compared to full-time employees Management of temp staffers is […]
At LACOSTA, we believe in giving back to our community, which is why we work with organizations like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is a leading children’s hospital treating childhood cancers and pediatric diseases. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to 80% and they share […]
Consistent labor in the manufacturing industry can be hard to come by and even harder to retain. With industry turnover rates that often exceed 400% for temporary workers, utilizing managed labor is becoming an increasingly popular solution. When one automotive supplier in Chicago needed a more permanent and efficient way to fill gaps in its […]
After four decades of providing managed labor for Fortune 500 manufacturers, we’ve learned a few things about keeping employees happy in your plant. After all, our employees serve as your employees, and achieving KPIs across the board is far easier with happy and engaged people. Culture: A Career vs. Day Labor Keeping morale high and […]
