by Tony Bradley, TechSpective People don't like getting fired. When an employee learns that he or she is being terminated, any company loyalty that may have existed instantly is dissolved in most cases, and the now-disgruntled employee may look for ways to boost his or her prospects at a new employer or at least inflict some harm on the company. It's important for companies … [Read more...] about Prevent Disgruntled Employees from Stealing Your Data
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Planning for a Healthy Workforce
by Jen Clark, Plastics Business Implementing a "culture of health" in the workplace can seem like a daunting task, especially as management works to make ends meet in a challenging economy. But, the benefits of a successful program can include higher productivity and morale, lower health care costs and improved health outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...] about Planning for a Healthy Workforce
ICE Audits ‘Skyrocket’ with Form I-9 Violations on the Rise
by Jen Clark, Plastics Business As calls for federal immigration reform ramp up, so have the number of US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits on businesses around the country. These audits look for lapses in recordkeeping and outright violation of the laws determining workplace eligibility for immigrants in companies large and small. "ICE audits have … [Read more...] about ICE Audits ‘Skyrocket’ with Form I-9 Violations on the Rise
Why Veterans are Ideal for Manufacturing Careers
by Rodrigo Garcia, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs For those of you who've seen the classic film "The Graduate," you probably got a kick from the sage advice given to Dustin Hoffman's character at the start of the movie... "Son, I just want to say one word to you: plastics." As influential members of the plastics industry, I now want to say just one word to you: … [Read more...] about Why Veterans are Ideal for Manufacturing Careers
The Truth About Robotics: Impact of Robotics on Employment
excerpt from a white paper by Seegrid The state of robotics today has real-world applications, impacting employment, safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, defines an industrial robot as an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes. … [Read more...] about The Truth About Robotics: Impact of Robotics on Employment