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can be avoided by describing the parameters of each position in easily grasped words. Focus on outcomes rather than micromanaging processes. People also need context. How do their assigned tasks fit into the larger company picture? What happens to the results of their labors at the next step in the production process? “Managers also need to be clear about each employ- ee’s career path,” said Snipes. “Setting realistic goals will avoid situations where people have inflated ideas of their future at the company.” Bonus tip : Ask employees if anything is unclear about their job performance parameters. • Give regular feedback : How is Deborah doing? Has she met or exceeded her job requirements? “Manag- ers need to give people assurance that they're doing a good job,” said Goruk. “Constructive feedback will help people feel better about themselves and the work that they're doing.” Clear communication about sub-par performance is also essential. Bonus tip : Rather than rely on annual performance evaluations, regularly praise employees on their achieve- ments and point out any areas where they can improve. • Eliminate silos : Too often, teams separate themselves from their coworkers by building walls around their private fiefdoms. “Workplace silos can lead to unpro- ductive competition that creates stress,” said Goruk. Silos can be discouraged by a workplace culture that encourages social interaction and collaboration. Social events, outings, and team-building activities can also help. Bonus tip : Managers should go on record as denigrat- ing silos and communicate company goals that can be shared by every department. • Introduce workplace flexibility: “Flexibility is one of to- day’s most requested workplace benefits,” said Mull. “Unfortunately, most of the conversation around flexi- bility gets relegated to the possibility of working from home, but that's really just one kind of flexibility. Flexi- bility is really about giving employees input into some aspect of when, where, and how they work.” Managers might give employees some influence over their start or end times, or the lengths of their shifts or the days that they work, with whom they work or how they execute their work product. Bonus tip : Run pulse surveys that ask employees what kind of flexibility will make them more productive. • Provide helpful resources : A company can provide resources for employees experiencing stress. These might include employee assistance programs, work- place accommodations, or dedicated break rooms. It can also be useful for employers to offer—and encour- age the use of—gym memberships, yoga classes, well- ness workshops and discussion groups.
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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