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In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Nations such as France and Ireland have passed laws giving workers the right not to respond to work-related emails after hours.
By Ginger Christ • March 29, 2024 -
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Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity
Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • March 27, 2024 -
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Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation.
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 27, 2024 -
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White House funds $6B to decarbonize US industrial sector
The Department of Energy offered grants for 33 projects in eight historically high carbon-emitting industries such as aluminum, concrete and chemicals.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 26, 2024 -
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Men and women see gender pay and promotion gaps differently, survey says
Despite overall progress for women in the corporate world, perception gaps still exist, indicating a disconnect in cultural communications.
By Carolyn Crist • March 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PaylocityHow to overcome 5 HR challenges in manufacturing
Providing an engaging, modern employee experience can help manufacturers differentiate their employer brand and stand out in a tight labor market.
March 25, 2024 -
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Chemours appoints new CEO
The chemical titan named Denise Dignam its next leader, who began serving as the interim chief executive officer on Feb. 29.
By Sara Samora • March 22, 2024 -
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Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says
When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 21, 2024 -
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GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility
The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.
By Sara Samora • March 21, 2024 -
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Intel awarded $8.5B in CHIPS funding
The award is the largest yet from the Biden administration and will help advance the chipmaker's plants in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.
By Sara Samora • March 20, 2024 -
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Ornua to close Pennsylvania cheese plant
The Ireland-based company, which also makes Kerrygold products, is closing the site due to the sudden cancellation of the factory’s sole customer contract.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 19, 2024 -
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GE Aerospace to invest $650M in global facilities, US suppliers
The Boeing engine supplier’s spending will include new machines, equipment, building upgrades and improved safety measures.
By Sara Samora • March 19, 2024 -
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SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
Managers are often left out of the conversation and don’t receive formal training on pay equity, the organization reports.
By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024 -
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US saw $4B in clean energy investments in February: E2
Projects in sectors like batteries and solar panels will create 4,400 jobs across 11 states.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 15, 2024 -
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How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024 -
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Deere to lay off 150 workers at Iowa plant
The cuts come as the farm equipment manufacturer expects up to a 15% decline in sales this fiscal year.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 14, 2024 -
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Tyson to shutter Iowa pork plant, lay off over 1,200
The Perry closure comes after a volatile period as the company’s pork business struggled with high grain costs.
By Chris Casey • March 13, 2024 -
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Baxter to close Massachusetts site, lay off 59 people
News of the jobs cuts at the Acton plant comes 13 months after the company outlined plans to eliminate 3,000 positions.
By Nick Paul Taylor • March 12, 2024 -
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Most employees say their mental health has declined or plateaued
Workplace tech and stressful managers can worsen stress and burnout — but can also be part of the solution, Calm says.
By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024 -
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Chemours CEO, CFO, controller manipulated vendor payment schedules to meet cash flow targets
Meeting the cash flow targets would also be a “key metric” in determining the executives’ incentive compensation packages, an internal review reported.
By Sara Samora • March 7, 2024 -
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Paper packaging facility closures in February
On top of factory shutdowns, companies like Cascades, Stora Enso and Tetra Pak announced layoffs or idlings last month.
By Maria Rachal • March 7, 2024 -
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Pfizer halts construction of former Seagen factory in Washington
The move will impact 120 employees and drugs intended for production at the site will be shifted to a North Carolina facility.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 6, 2024 -
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Integra Lifesciences to cut about 60 jobs as it closes Indiana site
Manufacturing will be transferred to a plant in Maryland as part of a strategy to bolster operational efficiency, a company spokesperson said.
By Susan Kelly • March 6, 2024 -
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Corning to build $900M solar component facility in Michigan
The Solar Technology plant will create over 1,100 jobs in Richland Township.
By Sara Samora • March 4, 2024 -
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Del Monte Foods to close 2 plants in Washington and Wisconsin
The fruit, vegetable and broth manufacturer said it will start winding down operations at the facilities starting in April. More than 200 employees will be impacted.
By Christopher Doering • March 4, 2024
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