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US Job Openings Drop in April, as Labor Market Normalizes
US Job Openings Drop in April, as Labor Market Normalizes

U.S. job openings fell more than expected in April, pushing the number of available jobs per job-seeker to its lowest in nearly three years as labor market conditions soften in a manner that could help the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation. Job openings, a measure of labor demand, were... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted06/6/2024


MTI Jobs of Tomorrow and Job Board Become a Reality
MTI Jobs of Tomorrow and Job Board Become a Reality

The MTI Board of Trustees and the Heat Treat 4.0 Task Force are thrilled to announce the launch of the MTI Jobs of Tomorrow docuseries. This engaging and informative series, comprises six professionally produced, 22-minute episodes that cover: The fundamentals of heat treating How heat... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted06/6/2024


Skills Gap: Time for a Tech-Tonic Shift in Manufacturing
Skills Gap: Time for a Tech-Tonic Shift in Manufacturing

The UK manufacturing sector is a powerhouse, steeped in history and filled with cutting-edge expertise. Today’s conversations within the industry are filled with hot topics, from Industry 4.0, to smart factories, digitalization, and the Internet of Things (IoT). However, the younger... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted06/6/2024


The Unexpected Benefits of a Boring Boss
The Unexpected Benefits of a Boring Boss

Most people don’t want or need their boss to be their BFF, they just need someone who’s got enough EQ to help their professional development. Few topics are more widely researched in the social sciences than leadership. Academics have exhaustively studied the traits, attributes, and... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/30/2024


Communication Training: The Most Overlooked (and Most Important) Workplace Training
Communication Training: The Most Overlooked (and Most Important) Workplace Training

No business with multiple employees succeeds in silence. Communication in the workplace is vital to the success of everything from basic day-to-day operations to empowering people to innovate. While people may have a range of interactive abilities, their communication skills might not always be... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/30/2024


Creating Well-Being in the Workplace
Creating Well-Being in the Workplace

"Employees are going to change the workforce and the way that companies engage and care for them as a whole person. This is a good thing as it's going to make the working world a kinder place to be," says Jen Fisher, chief well-being officer, Deloitte. Due to the life-altering experience of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/30/2024


Ten Strategies for Using AI in Manufacturing
Ten Strategies for Using AI in Manufacturing

With no end in sight for labor shortages thanks to pandemic-fueled worker exits, re-shoring, changing workforce demographics, and more—board-level pressure for efficiencies will drive strategic planning well into the next decade. The race is on to embrace new technologies in... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/23/2024


Why The Lone Wolf Personality Fails As A Leader (And How To Fix It)
Why The Lone Wolf Personality Fails As A Leader (And How To Fix It)

Q: What's the difference between a lone wolf and a leader? A: When a leader turns around, there's a group following them. When a lone wolf turns around, they're alone. If you've ever watched a movie or TV show with a lone wolf personality trying to be a leader, you know how awkward it can... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/23/2024


Change Without Disruption: How to Protect Employee Engagement
Change Without Disruption: How to Protect Employee Engagement

Employee engagement can suffer when leaders make organizational changes, but Shane McFeely offers five steps to quell distrust. Bad news for organizational leadership — the rate of change is not likely to slow. But the good news is that rapid change doesn’t have to mean a decline in... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/23/2024


Registration NOW OPEN for Hotel & Attendees for Furnaces North America 2024
Registration NOW OPEN for Hotel & Attendees for Furnaces North America 2024

Furnaces North America 2024 (FNA 2024), produced by the Metal Treating Institute, in collaboration with Heat Treat Today as its exclusive media partner, stands as the epitome of heat treating gatherings in North America every other year. Its attraction lies in drawing a diverse and influential... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/16/2024


MTI Regulatory Impact Task Force Digging Into Air Quality and Decarbonization
MTI Regulatory Impact Task Force Digging Into Air Quality and Decarbonization

Following the live webcast on California's Air Quality Standards and Federal Decarbonization Rules, the newly established MTI Regulatory Impact Task Force quickly became active in May. In April, Task Force Chair Michael Mouilleseaux of Erie Steel, along with Heather Falcone from... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/16/2024


MTI 2024 Spring Meeting a Huge Success
MTI 2024 Spring Meeting a Huge Success

The MTI 2024 Spring Meeting in Orlando, FL, was nothing short of thrilling, drawing members from across North America for three days of dynamic discussions, insightful content, and collaborative learning. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated, contributing to the vibrant... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted05/16/2024