John Thompson

An entrepreneur at heart, John accumulated 25+ years of experience in brand development, business strategy, and technology solutions while working with Pitney Bowes, GTE, and Network Associates⏤places where he received awards for leadership performance and revenue growth. In 2001, he started KMT Creative Group, a full service-branding firm that became a leader in the outdoors industry. It was ultimately acquired by a large national agency. John then used his tech and advertising background to launch FLX Systems, developing technologies that are now known as Frontliner™ and Vizual Proof™. John has also served on several non-profit boards, including United Way and QDMA.

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Key employee engagement technologies to include in your budget

In today’s difficult labor market, companies are focusing heavily on employee engagement. The reasoning is simple: highly engaged employees are 87% less likely to leave their place of work. Additionally, teams with stellar engagement practices experience 59% less turnover than their competitors who treat engagement like an afterthought.

Why are workers quitting steady jobs?

The Great Resignation is on pace to continue in 2023, with PwC reporting that one in five workers are likely to switch jobs in the near future. In light of this, employers everywhere are scrambling to figure out why workers are quitting and what they can do to retain talent.

Evolving QA & QC Reporting in the Medical Equipment Industry

Despite the push toward digitization, medical equipment manufacturers are still relying on manual processes that are outdated and inefficient when it comes to quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC).

5 Things That Impact Employee Productivity

Research suggests that less than 60% of the workday is spent being productive — and that 31% of workers waste at least one hour per workday.

Food & Beverage Compliance: It Starts with Proper Training

To reduce quality and compliance issues, food and beverage manufacturers must focus on training and empowering their teams.

Top Employee Engagement Trends for 2023

Workers emerged from the pandemic with a renewed sense of purpose and value. Now more than ever, professionals want access to tools, resources, and policies that cultivate safe and respectful high-performing environments.

Harness Complexity: The Complete Guide to Maximizing Employee Engagement

Employee training programs often fail to adequately prepare frontline workers for the challenges and demands they face on the job. Most programs only last a few days or weeks, leaving little time for employees to learn and absorb critical tips and insights.