Operational Issue One: Cross Training Cross training “improving employee’s proficiency levels in roles outside their current responsibilities” (Mayhew, R., 2015). Job retention: Cross training will make employees feel they have a purpose and opportunity with Albatross. With these advantages employees become more invested within the company versus looking for a new job, encouraging job retention. Employee morals: Allowing employees to cross train will help to make them feel valued and motivated. When employees feel valued and believe in their employer is investing their time in them, it will encourage hard working making employee moral go up. Employee dedication: Cross training can make employees feel the company is putting forth resources …show more content…
329). Profit sharing “sets aside a portion of profits for employees at years end” (Russell & Taylor, 2013, pg. 329). Job retention: Albatross has experienced exponential growth who now employs 130 people. The success of growth is due to the employees and when employees know that when a company is successful they will benefit from that success. Employees are more apt to stay when there is growth and success. Employee morals: Employees are motivated by financial rewards and make employees feel appreciated. When employees feel their efforts and hard work are appreciate it will create positive moral. Employee dedication: Everyone will benefit when the company does well and profit sharing creates personal responsibility and accountability. Employees are more dedicated when they are rewarded by the success. Operational Issue Three: Technology and automation Job retention: Albatross will benefit from updating and improving in technology and automation of their manufacturing process for a safer and better work place. When employees feel they are safe and learning with the most up to date technology, they are more willing to stay with the …show more content…
336). Job retention: Ergonomics focuses to ensure that workers operate in the safest and most productive manner. Most of the work done at Albatross is manual labor that can cause stress on workers. Employees are more likely to stay if they trust the company will address their physical health in an appropriate manner. Employee moral: “The objective of ergonomics is to make the best use of employees capabilities while maintain the employees’ health and well-being” (Russell & Taylor, 2013, pg. 336). When employees feel the company cares about their well-being they feel they work for a great company and the moral improves. Employee dedication: “Ergonomics show your company’s commitment to safety and health as a core value” (Middlesworth, M., 2013). Healthy employees are valuable assets to any company and when employees feel that their physical well-being is a priority, employees are more apt to stay rather than looking for other jobs.