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Under pressure: Reducing factory floor stress

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the manufacturing industry experienced the second-largest

increase in resignation rates in 2021, increasing 1.2 per cent since 2020. This increased resignation rate is

second only to the leisure and hospitality industries.

Although not all industries are experiencing the effects of the Great Resignation, statistics show that lower-paid employees

are the ones leading the charge, especially in manufacturing. Within manufacturing, those in lower-paying nondurable goods

had the highest resignation rate.The manufacturing industry is not known for its high turnover rate,so what has changed and

how can employers address these issues?

Many factors can contribute to an employee’s resignation, but there are some common stressors across the industry that if addressed could

decrease the resignation rate. In fast-paced, physical tasks like some of those in factory-based manufacturing, it is no surprise that the high

demands on the body and mind of employees are one of the most stressful parts of the job. With the large production quotas, employees can

often feel overwhelmed, which can result in excessive stress and, in some cases, burnout.

Another common workplace stress in manufacturing is a hazardous work environment. A factory is no easy place to work and often requires

hard physical exertions. Implementing digital technologies, such as exoskeletons and palletizing robots, can help reduce accidents. Therefore,

decreasing the amount of time off for injuries while also lowering maintenance costs.

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