by Adam Kizer | Aug 5, 2026 | Employers
A position opens up. The question immediately comes to mind. Do we fill this role with a temporary hire, or do we hire with long-term placement in mind? For operations leaders, this decision usually isn’t given a strategic analysis, and companies opt for whichever... 
by Adam Kizer | Jun 30, 2026 | Employers
There is always pressure to fill an open position. Production is behind. Overtime continues to climb. Supervisors are shifting people between lines just to keep output moving. In those moments, speed feels like the answer. The problem is that filling a position... 
by Adam Kizer | May 31, 2026 | Employers
Production issues are often blamed on labor shortages, turnover, or training gaps. In reality, many problems start much earlier. They start during hiring. When the wrong person is placed into the wrong role, the impact reaches the floor quickly. Productivity slows.... 
by Adam Kizer | Apr 20, 2026 | Employers
When the right person finally shows up, the pressure doesn’t go away. In many cases, it gets higher. Now that the worker is expected to step in, keep pace, and contribute to output. If they don’t, the line slows, supervisors step in, and the rest of the team absorbs... 
by Adam Kizer | Mar 31, 2026 | Employers
Production issues rarely start on the floor. They show up in the numbers first. Missed output targets, rising overtime, and inconsistent performance usually point back to one thing. The wrong people, in the wrong roles, at the wrong time. When hiring decisions are...