by Ashley Turrell, membership & analytics director MAPP Nearly two-thirds of all employees saw a salary increase above the current inflation rate of 1.7% in 2019. And overall, employees at plastics companies saw a compensation increase average of 3% across the board. However, the average compensation increase for jobs is down from last year (5% in 2018), according to the … [Read more...] about Rising Compensation, Increased Turnover Rates and Slow Hiring for Plastics Companies
Human Resources
How Marketing Impacts Talent Recruitment
by Shelly Otenbaker, president WayPoint Marketing Communications People are always on the move, and that’s especially true in their careers. One often-cited study1 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that, on average, a person will change jobs 12 times during his or her career. And in 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median employee tenure2 was 4.3 … [Read more...] about How Marketing Impacts Talent Recruitment
5 Reasons to Hire for Skill Over Experience
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
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
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