Coaching is a way of being with others that's accessible to everyone and is by no means the exclusive purview of professional coaches. And while there are limits on the extent to which you as a leader can coach an employee, coaching is an approach that lends itself well to many managerial... Continue Reading
A former antitrust prosecutor and manufacturing consultant weigh in on the proposed rule. In the early 2000s, courts ruled that at least two franchise sandwich shops—Subway and Jimmy John’s—used non-compete clauses in employment contracts to prevent former employees from working... Continue Reading
Conversational artificial intelligence that can be used to communicate with equipment and generate machine parts. Digital versions of vehicles and planes that can be modified to fine-tune their physical counterparts, and autonomous robots that move as you walk by. These are just a few of the... Continue Reading
Industry insiders and other experts largely praised the agency’s recommendations but noted that its recent report omitted some key hurdles to adopting energy storage. In a wide-ranging report, released March 30, the Government Accountability Office outlined some of the challenges facing... Continue Reading
Record public support for unions and new priorities of the NLRB have swung the regulatory pendulum towards employee rights. “We’re just getting started.” That was the full text of a recent statement from the UAW’s newly elected President, Shawn Fain, announcing (via the... Continue Reading
Eye-tracking technology has advanced to where it can provide useful insights into human eye scanning behavior. Eye tracking technology is an effective analysis tool and has the potential to be of value in other human performance areas that affect wells operations, and enable future safety... Continue Reading
It's daunting for a business to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies at scale. However, given the added value of automation and process optimization, the benefits can outweigh risks. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is becoming reality. Organizations are envisioning what they can do with AI, IoT,... Continue Reading
Adopting smart robots in the workplace will require a re-evaluation of work processes and a new strategy for humans and machines to work together. Robots delivering room service in hotels, carrying lab samples down hospital hallways or scanning inventory on retail shelves aren't common sights... Continue Reading
In the March 2023 Heat Treat Live discussion, MTI shared the importance of managing specifications for management and audit preparation. Let’s dive further into the importance of automating this system with a software designed specifically for the heat treat process. Managing accreditations... Continue Reading
We've all had (or have!) crappy bosses — the arrogant, self-obsessed, know-it-all frauds who soil our work lives. That's why the good ones are worth studying and treasuring. Why it matters: Hunt for an unusual combination of smarts, emotional intelligence, toughness, and humility. Then you... Continue Reading
What employers need to understand about trust in today’s changing workforce landscape. In recent years, this idea of a so-called talent crisis—driven largely by the notions of the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting—has forced companies to take a hard look at how they manage... Continue Reading
As a manufacturer, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. You should prioritize workplace safety to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among employees. A safe workplace increases employee morale and engagement, leading to improved job satisfaction... Continue Reading
