by Alpine | Apr 7, 2021
Communication is an art, it takes practice, finesse, and a real understanding of your audience to communicate effectively. And yet, there are also some tried and true strategies that place communication in the realm of science, as something we can create rules around and quantify. While there are different kinds of communication and a variety of mediums to choose from, they all have different results. So, how can we be sure we’re using the right type of communication in our warehouses?
Understanding the purpose for your communication is a great place to start. Your goals may include:
- Explaining expectations
- Keeping people informed, for example, policy changes, performance summaries, upcoming events, etc.
- Educating
- Recognizing
- Addressing concerns – suggestion boxes
There are also a variety of mediums that work for different communication tactics, which include:
- Daily Stand-up Meetings
- Monthly Department Meetings
- Quarterly All Hands
- Employee Newsletters
- Employee Bulletin Boards
- Employee Surveys
- Open Door Policy/ Office hours
- Gemba Walks
It’s also important to be consistent in your communications, determine who should be delivering the message, what cadence you want to adhere to, where communication takes place, and ways to audit your communication to learn whether it is effective or not.
Watch this webinar to learn everything you need to know to ensure you’re always putting your best foot forward when communicating with your teammates.
Featured Speakers:
- Brenda Stoltz, Senior Managing Director, Alpine
- David Fredericks, Managing Director, Alpine
by Alpine Supply Chain | Apr 23, 2020
Covid-19 Warehouse Training If you’re overwhelmed by the amount of information available on how to keep your warehouse team safe in the midst of COVID-19 – help is on the way. Alpine Supply Chain Solutions has collaborated with industry partners, researched the...
by Alpine Supply Chain | Mar 19, 2020
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by Alpine Supply Chain | Feb 19, 2020 | HR Solutions
Are you concerned with attracting, hiring and retaining top talent to meet the current and future demands of your business? Are you having issues developing or understanding your current staffing metrics? Alpine is now offering HR consulting services to help your company.
Alpine is now offering HR consulting services to optimize your warehouse staffing, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll, training and development, restructuring, workforce planning and change management. Our resident expert,
Brenda Stoltz, brings a deep operational leadership background, including her most recent role heading up HR at Target Distribution.
Brenda is a Human Resources Leader and an experienced Operations Manager instilled with the practical knowledge of strategic leadership and management. She holds a strong sense of business objectives and strives to develop a positive culture that promotes constructive growth. As a dynamic leader with robust interpersonal skills, she holds experience in leading highly proficient teams comprising of HR Specialists, HR Business Partners, and operations managers.
Brenda aims to develop a healthy workspace environment that nurtures new talent and helps operational partners meet their goals. Ensuring high-end compliance and execution of work responsibilities, she excels in the areas of staffing, employee relations, performance management, payroll/compliance, and development, organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and change management.
Brenda’s greatest source of inspiration comes from witnessing the growth and development of team members & operations partners. She admires working with others and helping them identify, analyze, and solve complex business issues through strategic leadership and teamwork. Besides this, she is an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending time in the company of her husband and two wonderful toddler boys.
Let us know if we can perform an HR solutions best practices assessment for your company.
by Alpine Supply Chain | Sep 30, 2020
Shining a Light on Operations Webinar On Demand Webinar Contact an Expert Today Warehouse Lighting is an essential component of every business, but how much do you really pay attention to it? Are your lighting levels adequate and do they meet ASHRAE 90.1 and IES...
