by John Carrozza, principal consultant Riviera Advisors, Inc. When hiring a new person into your organization, it’s very likely that you will review the resume, CV or professional profile and assess how that experience might apply to what your team needs. This is a very logical approach to assessing talent; however, when you look at how quickly the skills to perform each role … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Hire for Skill Over Experience
2019 Issue 2
Workplace Implications for Marijuana Use
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business Marijuana now is legal, in some form, in 33 US states. Marijuana use still is illegal at the federal level, but attitudes and laws are changing. That’s partly because medical marijuana is being used legally in many states for the treatment of a variety of conditions, with pain topping the list. And, lawmakers in nearly a … [Read more...] about Workplace Implications for Marijuana Use
Cost of Benefits Continues to Rise for Manufacturers
by Ashley Turrell, membership and analytics director MAPP On average, manufacturers are spending $1 million per year to offer benefits to their employees, according to a recent report by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) and the Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM). The two associations jointly published the 2019 Health and Benefits … [Read more...] about Cost of Benefits Continues to Rise for Manufacturers
Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence The International Monetary Fund certainly is not notorious for its upbeat forecasts. The institution began life after the Second World War as the lender of last resort – created primarily to give the shattered European nations an opportunity to rebuild their economies with borrowed money. It worked like a charm … [Read more...] about Global Economy in a State of Flux (Again)
Find a Way to Be Better
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business There is a way to do it better. Find it. – Thomas Edison I’ve always been fond of Thomas Edison. He’s the inventor behind the light bulb, the phonograph and one of the first movie cameras – and, since I like seeing when it’s dark outside and watching the latest Avengers movie, Edison is an OK guy in my book. From a … [Read more...] about Find a Way to Be Better