Why you should take a seat at the table, with Jim Gildea - Bigelow Tea

This is a great conversation w Jim Gildea, Director of Manufacturing at Bigelow Tea. Jim talks about getting involved in the educational system and encourages other companies to take a seat at the table to help develop curriculum needed for tomorrow's jobs.

Jim and Ari talk about the great people-first culture at Bigelow and its effect on employee retention.

Jim also tells us all about the really cool manufacturing technology and robotics that make Bigelow run smoothly, but never displace a worker.

Jim's Favorite Business Book: One Minute Manager,
Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

Jim Gildea, Bigelow Tea
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Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP
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Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

Ari and Jim discuss:
Technical schools
Manufacturing curriculum
Employee retention
Collaboration
Manufacturing technology
Robotics
Tea