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
Human Resources
If You Don’t Know How to Onboard New Employees, You’re Not Alone
by Pam Butterfield Business Success Tools Here's the challenge many employers are facing today: Boomers stayed in the workforce longer than anyone expected. As a result, many employers put off any efforts to recruit their replacements, and now those employers have forgotten - or never really knew - how to onboard new workers so they'll get up to speed and stay. Today, the … [Read more...] about If You Don’t Know How to Onboard New Employees, You’re Not Alone
The View from 30 Feet: Anderson Technologies Offers Success Coaching to Its Employees
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Auto repairs. Child support. Financial literacy and assistance. Food stamps. Foreclosure. Health and insurance. Home repairs. Housing needs. Transportation needs. Utilities. While the listed items may seem like typical issues many adults face from day to day, they can be confusing and overwhelming for the person … [Read more...] about The View from 30 Feet: Anderson Technologies Offers Success Coaching to Its Employees
It May be Time to Hire Someone You Don’t Like
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business Every year, I attend a conference for members of the Binding Industries Association. These folks are in an often unappreciated part of the print industry. While the printers or print finishers get the glory for making marketing materials, packaging and book covers shine, binders use their expertise to be sure the projects don't fall apart … [Read more...] about It May be Time to Hire Someone You Don’t Like
Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace
by Ashley Burleson, membership, engagement and analytics manager MAPP Ninety-four percent of manufacturers across the United States currently have a drug policy in place, according to a recent report published by the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). The recent Drugs in the Workplace Report revealed that, while the majority of surveyed … [Read more...] about Manufacturers Address Drugs in the Workplace