by Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business A leading manufacturer is raising the bar when it comes to recruitment and retention, and its strategy is not complicated – focus on the employee journey straight out of the gate! Responding with Action Pyramid Molding Group (PMG) a nimble and adaptive company in Rockford, Illinois, is independently owned and operates on the … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retentions
Human Resources
How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
by Susan Denzio, director of information and administrative services, First Resource, Inc. Mmmmm, pizza! When the order is placed, it typically is understood what options are available – size, toppings, additional side items, delivery and, of course, the total cost. Now, imagine if it were possible to create a healthcare delivery system that was as understandable to people as … [Read more...] about How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
Despite Supply Chain Improvements, Skepticism Remains
by Andrew Carlsgaard, business relations manager, MAPP With recession and inflation concerns looming, plastics manufacturing leaders maintain a lukewarm stance on key industry metrics at the end of Q3, and only 13% have a positive six-month outlook on the industry overall. Over the past two and a half years, dynamic conditions in the plastics industry, manufacturing and … [Read more...] about Despite Supply Chain Improvements, Skepticism Remains
Employee Benefits: Rising Costs vs. Necessary Incentives
by Maggie Taylor, writer, Plastics Business Employers in virtually every industry are struggling to attract and retain high-quality employees. Large and small businesses alike are scrambling to overhaul their wage and benefit structures to remain competitive in a highly volatile employment market. Many companies have found themselves locked in constant competition with other … [Read more...] about Employee Benefits: Rising Costs vs. Necessary Incentives
I Put the “Pro” in Procrastinate
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business It’s 6:56 p.m. I started this article much earlier this afternoon. Well, I opened a new document in Microsoft Word, wrote the title, made sure my byline looked good… And then time got away from me. The office phone wouldn’t stop ringing, there were questions about the contract for an upcoming event and we added … [Read more...] about I Put the “Pro” in Procrastinate