by Nicole Mitchell, editor, Plastics Business Happy new year! It’s finally 2022, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve had your new year’s resolutions written down since mid-December – or maybe they are still somewhere floating in your head. Either way, one thing is clear: A “new year, new me” mindset is popular for a reason. We, as humans, crave change. Deciding what parts … [Read more...] about Booklist: New Year, New Me – and Maybe New You
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View from 30: A Higher Meaning to Work at Belmont Engineered Plastics
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business Two years ago, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting the United States significantly, the owners of Belmont Engineered Plastics sat down for a meeting. Among conversations about profitability and planning, the conversation turned to the “why” – why were these four individuals in business, and what … [Read more...] about View from 30: A Higher Meaning to Work at Belmont Engineered Plastics
Building a Culture of Gratitude through Social Media Interaction
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer, Plastics Business There is no denying that with technological advancements come great benefits. However, there often are unintended drawbacks as well. When it comes to communication mechanisms like social media, the very platforms that are meant to bring people together often result in users being less present in their daily lives. This … [Read more...] about Building a Culture of Gratitude through Social Media Interaction
Manufacturing Training and Jobs for the Reentry Population
by Liz Stevens, contributing editor, Plastics Business The skills gap in US manufacturing is a real hurdle for manufacturers looking to expand their workforces to meet increased business opportunities or to make up for the loss of retiring Baby Boomer workers. Enterprising manufacturers are beefing up their apprenticeship programs, connecting with high schools and colleges to … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Training and Jobs for the Reentry Population
Compensation Amid a Pandemic: Trends in the Plastics Industry
by Ashley Turrell, membership & analytics director, MAPP Wages continue to increase for plastics industry employees, and processors still are looking to hire, according to the most recent data published in the 2020 Plastics Industry Wage & Salary Report by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). This year’s report reveals an average 3% increase in … [Read more...] about Compensation Amid a Pandemic: Trends in the Plastics Industry