Keep it Profitable
Efficiency can swing the profitability of a warehouse more than anything else. And as warehouse managers know, staying efficient requires a strong balance of process, labor, and equipment (like industrial tugs that automate some labor).
Employee turnover hits warehouses hard because workers build skills and get better and faster over time. New employees can be brought into the fold with a good process and helpful tools, but it’s always worth the effort to retain the good employees you already have.
Some great tips for reducing employee turnover from the Wall Street Journal are very applicable to warehouses:
- Include “culture fit” during the hiring process. You can teach the job. Bad fits aren’t going to stay around for long.
- Stay aware of competitive salary and benefits to avoid poaching.
- Reward and recognize top performers, and offer upward mobility as a motivating tool for everyone.
- Be accommodating with schedules when possible — working around special requests and approving time-off requests go a long way.
Be sure to consider the physical labor involved, too. Are your employees comfortable on the job, or would many of them prefer a job that is less tiring and difficult? Injuries and soreness can push an employee to look elsewhere.
Automated material handling solutions help reduce employee turnover by significantly improving the work environment. Industrial tugs can move inventory carts and haul equipment with minimal effort. Eliminate the strain of chronic back pain and other warehouse ailments, and your employees are less likely to look around.
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