by JOSH SPRAGUE | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, Culture, Leadership
There are moments in life when we can remember exactly where we were, who we were with, and what we were doing at the time. 9/11 is one of those kinds of days. Today is very much about remembrance and a commitment to never forget those who were lost on that fateful...
by JOSH SPRAGUE | Sep 1, 2023 | Culture, Leadership, Uncategorized
Anyone who knows us knows we are all about teamwork, relationships, and helping to impact lives. At EGS, we do that through improving business performance. But there are some other amazing people who we’d like to applaud who strive every day to positively impact...
by JOSH SPRAGUE | Jun 29, 2023 | Business Management, Culture, Leadership
You might not know it, but today just happens to be National Handshake Day. And while this observance might slide by under the radar for many folks, for people like us who work in leadership development, it’s actually pretty meaningful. When it comes to first...
by Michael Watkins | Apr 12, 2023 | Business Management, Culture, Human Resources
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast is a phrase originated by Peter Drucker and made famous by Mark Fields, President at Ford. But if culture is such a big deal, it would help if someone were to define it for the masses. We define culture as “the experience that...
by Michael Watkins | Apr 12, 2023 | Culture, Human Resources, Training
There is a truth regarding talent that is so significant that it is lost on many. Part one of the truth is this – “no single company can hope to address the lack of skilled machinist in America”. And while it is important and useful for individual companies to come...
by David Capkovitz | Apr 12, 2023 | Business Management, Culture, Human Resources, Leadership
As Mike and I continue to talk about the gaps we are seeing in the machine trades, we notice one thing that is very standard, the need for more qualified personnel. Most people we talk to are looking to add a Milling specialist, a Lathe specialist, a Wire EDM...