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Keep your best people and maximize workforce ROI with MAGNET's

Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment

  • If you're losing money because of turnover and unfilled positions
  • If you need workers who show up every day, do the job, and boost your output
  • If you want a clear plan to retain and develop the workforce you already have
This assessment looks at your entire system for attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining your incumbent workers — from onboarding to career development to technical upskilling. You’ll get a custom report identifying your biggest opportunities for ROI, plus a roadmap to help you reduce turnover, improve efficiency, and stay competitive.

Struggling to Keep Good Workers — or Get the Most from the Ones You Have?

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Do any of these sound familiar?

  • You can’t find enough reliable workers to keep up with demand
  • You’re constantly replacing employees who quit or don’t show up
  • Your onboarding and training process feels rushed and inconsistent — or nonexistent
  • You know your workforce could be more productive, but you’re not sure how to fix it

Imagine a Factory Where Your Workforce Drives Your Growth — Instead of Holding You Back

Imagine running your company where: 

  • Employees stay longer — so turnover stops eating away at your profits
  • Your production floor is stable, efficient, and competitive
  • You have a clear, proven process to develop and engage your workforce
  • You know exactly what workforce improvements will boost your bottom line — and how to make them happen

Get Clarity — and a Concrete Action Plan — to Reduce Turnover and Maximize Workforce ROI

You already know the workforce shortage is putting pressure on your business. What you may not have is a clear, actionable plan to fix it — until now. MAGNET’s Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment gives you exactly that. Here’s why CEOs trust it: 

  • You’ll get an outside, expert view of your workforce system — and specific steps to reduce turnover, improve engagement, and increase productivity
  • Our team has worked with manufacturing CEOs just like you to stabilize their workforce and boost output, even in a tough labor market
  • You’ll walk away with a prioritized roadmap that connects workforce improvements to real financial results — not HR fluff
  • For a limited time, this assessment is available for just $500 (a $2,000 value) for manufacturers in MAGNET's 24-county service area

Here's How it Works

You meet one-on-one with a MAGNET facilitator to review four core critical areas that directly impact your ability to retain employees, increase productivity, and stay competitive:

  1. Attracting & Recruiting the Right People
  2. Onboarding and Initial Training
  3. Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
  4. Technical Upskilling for Higher Performance

We’ll assess each area using proven benchmarks and best practices from successful manufacturers — giving you a clear picture of where your workforce system is strong and where gaps are costing you money.

Within a week, your MAGNET facilitator will meet with you again to deliver your personalized report outlining your biggest opportunities for improvement — along with a prioritized, actionable roadmap to reduce turnover, engage your workforce, and maximize ROI.

These confidential sessions are designed for CEOs and Presidents who want real solutions — not HR theory — and a clear path to building a stable, high-performing workforce.

Attract & Recruit

What strategies do you use to draw in qualified candidates?

Onboarding

How have you streamlined the process of integrating new hires into the organization?

Career Development

What programs have you implemented for growth and advancement?

Technical Upskilling

How do you equip employees with necessary technical skills and tools?

Northeast Ohio Manufacturers Who Have Benefited from the Scaling Up Assessment

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How Much does the Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment Cost? 

This assessment is valued at $2,000. However, during the summer and fall of 2025, we're using some of MAGNET's Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership funding to get Ohio's small and medium-sized manufacturers ready for growth in 2026. Since these assessments jumpstart success, we're offering them for only $500 to allow more companies to reap the benefits.

For a limited time, the Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment available for just $500.

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Ready to Get Started?

Are you ready to reduce turnover, increase productivity, and finally have a clear workforce plan that delivers real ROI? Schedule your fit call for the Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment by clicking the button below to schedule your call.

This assessment isn’t for everyone. You need to be ready for an honest, sometimes uncomfortable discussion about what’s really happening on your production floor — and where workforce gaps are costing you money. But if you’re willing to have that conversation, we’ll give you the clarity, roadmap, and tools to create meaningful change.

Once you fill out some basic contact info, you’ll be taken to a booking page so you can pick a call time that’s convenient for you. 

MAGNET is committed to keeping your business details confidential. All information — from discussions to your assessment results — is considered proprietary to you.


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This assessment is designed for manufacturing CEOs, Presidents, and Owners who are ready to take control of their workforce challenges. If you:

  • Are struggling to keep reliable workers on the floor
  • Feel the constant cost of turnover eating into your profits
  • Know your current workforce systems — from hiring to development — aren’t keeping you competitive
  • Want clear, practical recommendations to reduce turnover and boost workforce ROI

Then this assessment is your logical next step.

Here’s What Other Companies Have Said About Why They Engaged with MAGNET:

Meet the Facilitators

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Aram Nerpouni

Aram leads MAGNET’s efforts to engage, attract and train people for manufacturing roles and career paths. He has vast experience with economic development organizations and manufacturers in Northeast Ohio, having held executive leadership positions at BioEnterprise, Austen BioInnovation Institute and The Bonne Bell Company. Aram has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stanford University and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

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Bass Khoury

Bass is the Director of Operational Excellence at MAGNET. He has worked with more than 100 Northeast Ohio manufacturing companies on projects such as product and quality systems development and lean manufacturing transformations. Bass is a Six Sigma black belt and received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from CSU and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Crain's Cleveland named him a "Notable Leader in Consulting" in 2023.

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Michael O'Donnell

Michael has 30 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing consulting, with most of that time spent at MAGNET. A Master Six Sigma Black Belt and licensed Professional Engineer, he orchestrates new consulting methods in technology, transformation, innovation and employee and team development for manufacturers in Northeast Ohio. Prior to MAGNET, Michael held positions in R&D, management, manufacturing operations and Lean, and continuous improvement in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products and chemicals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Richmond.

Still Have Questions? 

How much time will this take?

You’ll spend:

  • About 15 minutes for your fit call
  • 2 hours to walk through your current workforce system 
  • 1 hour for the final report and roadmap session
Our workforce expert will handle the heavy lifting, including preparing your customized report and recommendations.
What does the report include?
You’ll get a clear, straightforward report summarizing your workforce system across four key areas:
  • Attracting and Recruiting
  • Onboarding and Training
  • Career Development
  • Technical Upskilling
The report highlights your biggest opportunities to reduce turnover, boost productivity, and improve workforce ROI — along with specific recommendations on how to take action.
Who should be involved?
This assessment is designed for CEOs, Presidents, or Owners — not HR. These conversations are candid, and many leaders prefer to keep them private. If your company is very large, the VP of Operations might be the best person for the one-on-one assessment discussions.
Is this assessment a sales pitch?

No. This stands alone as a valuable offering. You’ll get practical insights and a prioritized action plan. Some companies decide to engage MAGNET for additional workforce consulting after the assessment, but many take the report and handle the next steps themselves. Either way, you walk away with actionable recommendations.

Is there a next step to this assessment?

Yes, but only if you choose. Many CEOs use the assessment to guide internal improvement efforts. Others choose to bring in MAGNET’s workforce experts for deeper coaching, implementation support, or training program creation. 

Here’s what one Continuous Improvement Manager had to say: 

“Before MAGNET came in and helped us out with [creating] some of our training programs, we were at a 40-day period for new hires to get fully trained and up to rate. We have cut that down now to 21 days, so roughly half off our training time. Saving those 19 days has been financially huge for us because now I have educated operators on equipment that are able to sustain rate, and we’re able to make money quicker.

“Our turnover rate was at 121% when MAGNET came on. We are now below 60%. Again, a roughly 50% improvement in where we were prior to our work with your team, and this was all within a period of eight months to do that.”

- Jess Hogan, Continuous Improvement Manager at G+D

Why the discounted price?

MAGNET gets funding from Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership to help Ohio's small and medium-sized manufacturers increase sales, create jobs and generate cost savings through technological innovation, workforce training and improved management practices. This Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment jumpstarts success, so we're offering it at a discounted price to allow more manufacturers to benefit from it in the summer and fall of 2025.

Who's eligible for the $500 limited-time price?

Manufacturing companies and adjacent industries within MAGNET's service area – 24 counties in Northeast Ohio – as designated by Ohio MEP. 

Move Forward With Confidence

If any of these describe your situation, why wait to schedule your fit call? 

  • You’re losing money due to turnover and workforce instability
  • Your current workforce systems feel inconsistent or ineffective
  • You want to improve productivity and retention — without costly trial and error
  • You’re ready for an honest conversation with an experienced workforce expert

The Workforce Productivity and Engagement Assessment, valued at $2,000, is available for just $500 for the summer and fall of 2025 — exclusively for Northeast Ohio manufacturers.

On the call, we’ll ask a few simple questions to confirm your fit and eligibility for the discounted price. If you qualify, we’ll send your payment link and schedule your introductory session with a MAGNET workforce expert. It’s that simple.

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