by Mark Stocker | Feb 18, 2021 | SRA Updates
If you want to be a successful maintenance manager, then you need to focus on developing some specific soft skills. Hard skills are still important to succeed in the metals industry, but your people skills are more important now than ever because they help you to...
by Mark Stocker | Feb 4, 2021 | SRA Updates
Employees who meet and exceed team goals should be rewarded with incentives such as cash bonuses, additional paid time off, and profit sharing. An effective incentive program motivates employees and promotes teamwork. But there are a variety of reasons why...
by Mark Stocker | Jan 21, 2021 | SRA Updates
Attracting, landing, and retaining talent are critical aspects of running a successful business. Yet for some organizations, retention is the key that is often overlooked. One way to keep talent engaged and productive over time is to offer internal mobility. By...
by Mark Stocker | Jan 7, 2021 | SRA Updates
Good leadership not only improves employee retention but also increases morale. In turn, these improvements make for a better company culture and brand, as well as increased productivity for the company. Taking the necessary steps to make your team feel valued can be...
by Mark Stocker | Dec 24, 2020 | SRA Updates
It takes more than paying a competitive salary to attract great talent today. Even though professionals in the metals industry still want to earn a good living, they also look for opportunities within organizations that are known for having a winning culture. Let’s...
by Mark Stocker | Dec 10, 2020 | SRA Updates
Higher productivity and lower employee turnover are two of the competitive advantages that stem from employee engagement. Experts even suggest that a company’s overall health is dependent upon customer satisfaction, free cash flow, and above all else, employee...
by Mark Stocker | Nov 26, 2020 | SRA Updates
The good news is that many metal producers are still hiring despite the pandemic. However, the interview process has changed to accommodate social distancing measures and even lockdowns across some states; so candidates will have to be more flexible, creative, and...
by Mark Stocker | Nov 12, 2020 | SRA Updates
Hiring managers use a variety of different tools and techniques to screen candidates for jobs in the metals industry. If you want to improve your chances of a job offer, then you really have to focus on making a positive impression during the phone interview. Some...
by Mark Stocker | Oct 29, 2020 | SRA Updates
Talent acquisition requires a very dedicated approach to be successful. It’s challenging because a majority of the global workforce is made up of passive talent, or candidates who are not actively searching for new opportunities. Fortunately, there are steps that you...
by Mark Stocker | Oct 15, 2020 | SRA Updates
In the metal distribution industry, you need a motivated team to reach sales quotas and keep profitability high. However, everything from work culture to leadership can have a negative effect on employee engagement. To keep your sales team motivated, you must...
