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  • Cracking the code of workplace fairness, with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner of Business M.O.

    Cracking the code of workplace fairness, with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner of Business M.O.
    2026/04/28
    Hanna Hasl-Kelchner, award-winning author and workplace fairness expert, joins The Manufacturing Employer to explore what fairness really means in a modern manufacturing plant. Drawing on decades of business law and social psychology experience, Hanna reveals why fairness is so crucial for employee engagement and retention, and how unwritten workplace rules quietly undermine both. She explains the social contract between employers and employees, offers practical ways leaders can identify and address hidden biases, and shares actionable steps for building trust and a truly fair culture on the shop floor. See the article she references in the podcast here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/48-ways-managers-abuse-power-destroy-employee-hanna/
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    1分未満
  • What workers really want, with Larry Salazar of NestSTEPS

    What workers really want, with Larry Salazar of NestSTEPS
    2026/04/14
    Larry Salazar, President and Co-Founder of NestSTEPS, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss what employees really want from their workplace. With more than 25 years at the intersection of technology, HR benefits and financial services, Larry shares why housing and homeownership have emerged as powerful tools for workforce stability and retention. The conversation explores evolving employee expectations around dignity, progress and financial wellness, revealing how housing benefits not only address financial stress but also foster deeper loyalty and long-term engagement.
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    22 分
  • Manufacturing leadership that works, with Jason Woodard of Geislinger Corporation

    Manufacturing leadership that works, with Jason Woodard of Geislinger Corporation
    2026/03/31
    Jason Woodard, COO at Geislinger Corporation, returns to The Manufacturing Employer to share insights from his new book, "Manufacturing Leadership That Works." Drawing on 35 years of experience, Jason discusses why traditional leadership models fall short, the importance of holistic people-first management and practical tools like one-on-one meetings. He explains how investing in frontline operators and leading with empathy drives lasting change and stronger cultures in manufacturing.
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    26 分
  • "Belonging" and the factory floor, with Andrea D. Carter of Andrea Carter Consulting

    "Belonging" and the factory floor, with Andrea D. Carter of Andrea Carter Consulting
    2026/03/17
    Andrea D. Carter, organizational scientist and founder of Andrea Carter Consulting, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share how measurable belonging can transform manufacturing culture. Andrea discusses her Belonging First methodology and its five key indicators that drive trust, performance and retention. She explores the real costs of culture gaps, how leaders often miss hidden pockets of disengagement and practical steps for frontline supervisors to build strong teams. This episode shows why belonging is not a perk, but essential infrastructure for operational success.
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    34 分
  • Designing out injury with bionomics, with Chris Zdenek of Soma Ergonomics

    Designing out injury with bionomics, with Chris Zdenek of Soma Ergonomics
    2026/03/03
    Chris Zdenek, founder of Soma Ergonomics, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how manufacturers can shift from reactive safety efforts to proactive workforce protection. With more than three decades of experience, Chris breaks down the hidden impact of chronic, repetitive stress injuries and introduces bionomics — a holistic approach to optimizing human performance, cognition and well-being on the shop floor. He shares practical strategies for designing safer workstations that reduce injuries, lower workers’ comp costs and improve employee retention, showing how smart design investments drive long-term returns.
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    38 分
  • Bridging generational gaps through empathy and communication, with Laura Hanley of Big Picture Companies

    Bridging generational gaps through empathy and communication, with Laura Hanley of Big Picture Companies
    2026/02/17
    Laura Hanley, licensed therapist and workplace consultant at Big Picture Companies, joins The Manufacturing Employer to unpack generational diversity on the shop floor. Drawing from her clinical background at the Mayo Clinic and VA, Laura explains why communication and occupational empathy are key skills in today’s manufacturing environment. She breaks down why older and younger workers often talk past each other, how wiring, motivation, and stress responses play into team dynamics, and why leadership rooted in empathy and data-driven insight is essential.
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    28 分
  • The importance of putting people first, with ERP leader and Certified Dream Manager Kevin Patrick

    The importance of putting people first, with ERP leader and Certified Dream Manager Kevin Patrick
    2026/02/03
    Kevin Patrick, ERP leader and Certified Dream Manager, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share hard-won lessons from his career to date. Drawing on his journey from the shop floor to leading more than 120 ERP deployments, Kevin reveals why successful systems aren’t just about technology, but instead how they hinge on human engagement, trust and personal growth. He discusses the consequences of employee disengagement, the transformative power of trust-based leadership and the business impact of connecting personal dreams to organizational success. This episode touches on Kevin’s experiences in recovery, how vulnerability reshapes leadership and explores the Dream Manager philosophy as a path to reducing turnover and fostering lasting employee loyalty.
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    56 分
  • The culture case for sustainability, with global sustainability and ESG leader Eric Gassaway

    The culture case for sustainability, with global sustainability and ESG leader Eric Gassaway
    2026/01/20
    Eric Gassaway, a globally recognized sustainability and ESG leader, joins The Manufacturing Employer to explore how sustainability drives workplace culture. With experience shaping strategies for Fortune 100 companies and building enterprise-level sustainability initiatives, Eric shares why sustainability is more than a box-checking exercise — it’s a culture engine that improves morale and aligns employees around a shared purpose.
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    39 分