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ASTM International Launches Activity on Digital Information in the Supply Chain

ASTM International’s board of directors recently approved the creation of a new technical committee on digital information in the supply chain. The new committee (F49) will develop recommended frameworks, standards, best practices, and guides related to the sharing and use of digital... Continue Reading

Securing the U.S. Electricity Grid from Cyberattacks

Reliable electricity is essential to the conveniences of modern life and vital to our nation’s economy and security. But the electricity grid is an attractive target for cyberattacks from U.S. adversaries—such as nations like China and Russia, as well as individual bad actors, such as... Continue Reading

4 Ways to Achieve Workplace Safety Through Automation

A safer workplace can lead to healthier workers, lower injury costs, less stress, and higher employee retention. As the manufacturing industry has become more competitive, many manufacturers have turned to automation to improve their efficiency and productivity while cutting costs in the long... Continue Reading

The Story Employees Tell About Their Jobs Can Determine Retention

If a story about the company that demonstrates company culture is told through the eyes of an employee, it creates a realistic view of company culture increasing retention. This statistic says it all. “The average tenure at a company used to be four years and now that number is just under... Continue Reading

Jim Oakes Awarded First Ever FNA Industry Award

At the opening night kickoff reception, Furnaces North America (FNA 2022), North America’s premier trade show and technical conference, recognized Jim Oakes, President of Super Systems in Cincinnati, OH with the first ever FNA Industry Award. This award is given to an individual in... Continue Reading

Made in America is Back, Leaving US Factories Scrambling to Find Workers

US factories are humming, and manufacturers are scrambling to find workers as the pace of hiring hits levels not seen in decades. Friday’s September jobs report showed US manufacturers added another 22,000 workers in September, increasing employment in the sector by nearly 500,000 over the... Continue Reading

Services, Food Boost U.S. Producer Prices; Some Relief Could be on the Way

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in September, but underlying goods prices posted their weakest reading in nearly 2-1/2 years as supply chains improved further, offering some hope in the battle against inflation. The report from the Labor Department on Wednesday also suggested... Continue Reading

The Antidote to “Quiet Quitting”

Everyone’s talking about it, and everyone has an opinion on “quiet quitting.” According to a New York Times article, “quiet quitting is essentially a rejection of the idea that work has to take over your life and that you as an employee, should be going above and beyond... Continue Reading

Furnaces North America Attracts Over 1,200 Attendees

NEWS RELEASE Date: October 7, 2022 Furnaces North America Attracts Over 1,200 Attendees Furnaces North America 2022, North America’s premier trade show and technical conference in the heat treating industry, is excited to announce it attracted over 1,200 attendees from... Continue Reading

Jim Orr Takes Gavel as 2023 MTI President

One area of strength for the Metal Treating Institute over the years has always been its line of leadership, and 2022 is no different. At the final night awards dinner during MTI’s Fall Meeting, in conjunction with Furnaces North America, in Indianapolis, IN, 2022 President Don Hendry from... Continue Reading

One-Third of Salaried Workers Haven’t Received Raises in the Past Year, According to New Study

“No matter how fulfilling a job is, salary is significant,” says BambooHR head of HR Anita Grantham. A new report suggests that, for many workers, salary raises are not keeping pace with inflation. According to a recent study by software provider Bamboo HR, which looked at 1,000... Continue Reading

7 Signs of Team Disconnect

Team Development Did you know that 5 in 6 employees feel disconnected at work? The reality is that any employee can struggle with connecting with their work teams, no matter what their schedules, occupations, and backgrounds are and regardless of whether they are working remotely, in house, or on... Continue Reading