It’s that time again—dreaded performance reviews. You with me? Most managers see them as a chore: another box to check, something HR insists on you doing all too often. And I get it—managers have an average of 8 direct reports (Gallup, 2023), and each review takes 3 to 5 hours to prepare and deliver (SHRM).
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The recent reintroduction of Trump tariffs has sent ripples through the manufacturing industry in North America. With supply chain costs rising and profit margins tightening, manufacturing companies are being forced to re-evaluate their operational strategies. While much attention often focuses on reducing equipment downtime, forward-thinking organizations are now prioritizing operational efficiency and lean manufacturing processes
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There is a common understanding that for athletes to reach the top of their game and compete at the Olympic level, they have worked very hard to train and develop over an extended period of time.
