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16 | /insight on manufacturing • March 2014 w w w.in s i g h t o n m f g . c o m University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley www.uwfox.uwc.edu On the Web E D U C AT I O n & T R A I n I n G supervisor to an employee or employee to employee – is costly to businesses, Mclanahan says. "if people aren't talking, there may be an overlapping of efforts or something may fall through the cracks. in addition, if a workplace is toxic – and it can get that way if people aren't communicating effectively – employees won't be happy and they'll move on." Studies estimate the direct and indirect costs of losing a managerial or professional employee at about $100,000, which includes the cost of finding and training new employees as well as lost productivity. To help employers avoid the problems caused by a lack of so skills among employees, the Mclanahan Solidarity Project features three different programs: the Currency of human interaction, which focuses on increasing teamwork, respect and motivation in the workplace; Communication for every occasion, which looks at the importance of audience and giving them what they want; and Working with infinity — e art of Problem Solving, which looks at handling poorly defined problems that have a broad range of solutions. Within those three categories, the message can be customized for each business. "everyone wants to address unity and respect in the workplace," says Mclanahan, adding all programs are interactive so workers get to practice their newly learned skills. "i want everyone to leave with strategies they can use." While the program is free, donations to the college's engineering program can be made if companies are interested. Your Business Banking Partner. - Complex Loan Solu ons - Cash Management Services - Local Decision Making - Personalized Service 920.426.6228 | jhintze@fnbfoxvalley.com w w w. f n b fo x v a l l e y. c o m More. Be er. Faster. M o re Solu ons . Be er Services . Faster Decisions . John M. Hintze Vice President - Commercial Banking Member FDIC Business Intelligence Cloud Solutions Custom Software Intranets & Extranets IT Business Consulting Mobile Apps Websites Email Marketing CREDIBLE PEOPLE CREDIBLE SOULTIONS INCREDIBLE RESULTS! skylinetechnologies.com 920-437-1360