Local News & Events | Haas Factory Outlet

Few would argue that we live in stressful times or that manufacturing is anything but a stress-free occupation. Of course, we handle most day-to-day stress in our lives and in the workplace pretty well. At least we think we do.

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According to the American Psychological Association over half of U. S. workers surveyed indicate that they feel severely stressed at work and that such stress reduces their effectiveness on the job. So much so that the study estimates that employee stress costs American employers $300 billion each year in lost productivity plus legal and medical costs.

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There are many young people struggling to decide on their career choices, and some have the aptitude to become the next generation of manufacturers. Unfortunately, they often have misconceptions about the nature of modern machine shops. They may even see them as dead-end jobs with unpleasant working conditions. That’s why it’s important to participate in Career Days and other events that offer the opportunity to give these youngsters these facts:

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Many CNC machine shop owners tell us they have a hard time finding dependable, competent workers, and sometimes hire people that seem to have good experience but end up being a bad fit. Part of the problem is that we may not look deeply enough into the character of a potential new hire. Obviously you’ll want to learn about the person’s job experiences and skill sets, but you also need to get a feel for such traits as work ethic, loyalty, honesty and integrity. The references the applicant gives you are likely hand-picked and may not be forthcoming about these attributes.

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Reportedly the federal government is taking a much closer look at how workers are classified and if employers are abiding by appropriate employee wage and hours laws. For CNC machine shops, a major concern is the distinction between non-exempt and exempt employees.

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