Posts by Grant St. Clair
New FDA Food Traceability Proposal and What it Means for You
Last week, the FDA issued its proposal for new food traceability record keeping requirements. The new rules would extend beyond existing regulations for any company that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds certain foods. For many in our industry, this is a radical shift in data management and tracking for ingredients and products. Here are four ways to prepare.
True Leaders Give a Crap
True Leadership requires a genuine concern for others. Training and development instructor Bob Rysavy explains how servant leadership can help make a better connection with your employees.
Steps Manufacturers Can Take to Minimize Quiet Quitting and Mass Resignations
The U.S. economy saw more than 47 million people quit their jobs last year. Of those who remained, more than half admit to being «quiet quitters.» That could place tremendous risk to your food safety culture. Here’s what you can do now.
Prepare Now for BRCGS Issue 9 Audits in February
BRCGS Issue 9 audits begin in February. Our VP of Consulting Jeff Chilton shares how you can get ready now.
10 Lessons to Learn from the Abbott Baby Formula Recall
Abbott Nutrition will forever be tied to this year’s baby formula shortage disaster because it fell short on so many levels to keep products safe at its plant in Sturgis, Michigan. Jeff Chilton shares 10 lessons every food manufacturer should take away from this event.
Lean Isn’t Mean!
Many people think lean is a means of reducing unnecessary employees. Far from it. Lean is about finding efficiencies that provide an opportunity invest in employee training and development.
6 Steps for Building an Onboarding Program that Prevents New-Hire Injuries
New hires can result in more workplace injuries, if they’re not properly training. Training expert Holly Mockus shares how to build an onboarding program that keeps new employees safe and on the job.
Training is Key for Building Trust in Lean Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing can help your company identify and eliminate waste. Holly Mockus shares how to incorporate and leverage employees with three training tips.
3 Ways to Protect Manufacturing Workers from the Heat
As we round out National Safety Month, let’s take a moment to look at a scorching topic – Heat Safety Management. Here are three ways to train employees to stay safe this summer.
Reinforce Food Defense with Managers, Supervisors and Frontline Employees
Food defense has become a major responsibility for everyone involved in producing or preparing food products. Every team member has a role to play. Find out how to train employees to protect foods from intentional adulteration.