Manufacturer splits employees into two teams during pandemic, sees increased competition, motivation

Sarasota-based Cruise Car has seen more demand lately for its medical carts.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 2:00 p.m. April 30, 2020
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Courtesy. Cruise Car Production Foreman Frank Mello and other employees have been working on more medical carts for customers lately.
Courtesy. Cruise Car Production Foreman Frank Mello and other employees have been working on more medical carts for customers lately.
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During the pandemic, many companies are putting social distancing measures in place, including encouraging employees to work from home and separating employees in manufacturing facilities who usually work side-by-side.

Sarasota-based Cruise Car is doing both. Its office employees are working from home whenever possible, and warehouse/manufacturing employees are working 6 feet apart and divided into two teams.

 

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