Workforce & Training

Hoffer Plastics Launches ‘Break the Mold’ Initiative to Promote Careers in Manufacturing

Aug 10, 2021

“We need to change the pre-existing stereotypes about manufacturing jobs in general,” said Charlotte Hoffer Canning, Chief Culture Officer at Hoffer Plastics.

Talent Talk: The Turnover Hurricane Is Here

Aug 09, 2021

Is 30% workforce turnover the new normal?

10 Ways to Attract and Retain Employees During ‘The Great Resignation’

Aug 03, 2021

How to counteract the “the great resignation” that’s been gaining momentum as employees jump ship for better opportunities.

Plastics Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Inductees

Jul 28, 2021

The 10 plastics industry notables will be officially inducted during the annual fall meeting of the Plastics Industry Association in Chicago.

Talent Talk: Bringing More Women into the Plastics Industry Makes Sense on So Many Levels

Jul 28, 2021

The shortage of talented professionals means that employers must aggressively pursue recruitment strategies across multiple platforms. Attracting more women, who are underrepresented in the industry, should be a priority.

Report Forecasts Robust Growth for Plastics Industry

Jul 21, 2021

The good news: Plastics manufacturing is now projected to increase by 5% this year, according to a new report from the Plastics Industry Association. The bad news: Resin prices will continue to rise.

Talent Talk: What the Olympics Can Teach You About Best Hiring Practices

Jul 19, 2021

Recruiting top performers is even more important in business than in the Olympics, because in business they have many options, not just one national team.

Talent Talk: Career Diversification Is a Professional Survival Skill

Jul 12, 2021

Lots of short stints at many companies is not a good thing in the plastics industry but, most of the time, neither is spending decades at the same company.

Talent Talk: Best Practices for Faster Hiring

Jun 28, 2021

Today’s labor market is the tightest in our nation’s history — you need to streamline your hiring process or job candidates will lose interest and consider other opportunities.

AMBA Honors Year’s Top Mold Builder and Tooling Trailblazer

Jun 25, 2021

Westminster Tool’s Ray Coombs received the Mold Builder of the Year award for his mentorship and Wepco Plastics was recognized for promoting careers in manufacturing.

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