By Liz Stevens, writer It's a new year and there's no better time to make a plan for job skills training. Business leaders know that one key to a company's success is having a skilled, knowledgeable workforce. With the rapid pace of advancement occurring in every sector, no one can sit back contentedly for too long without finding themselves left behind. Comprehensive … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Explore the LinkedIn Learning Library
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Top 5 Sweeping Changes In the Ever-Evolving Business World
American business owners are accustomed to change; it is, after all, the only constant in life. On the heels of the pandemic and the supply chain meltdown, due to Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine, and on an Earth that is experiencing record-breaking extreme weather, sweeping change is underway in how US factories conduct business. Branching Out or Out on a Limb? Until … [Read more...] about Top 5 Sweeping Changes In the Ever-Evolving Business World
Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2023
While work on the first issue of 2024 is well underway, we paused to see which Plastics Business articles from 2023 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2023 for visitors to the website. Recycled Resins Fill Sustainability Gaps in Plastics Processing Consumer preference increasingly favors sustainable products and is driving … [Read more...] about Top 5 Plastics Business Articles of 2023
Change Your Perception and Go All In!
Every once in a while, I receive an invitation from a neighborhood poker group asking me to play Texas Hold’em. I don’t play often, but when I do, I’m rarely the last one standing. No matter the quality of my starting hands – Aces, Ace/King, etc. – my conservative nature and perception of the game always place my hand below my opponents. I never seem to value the cards I’ve … [Read more...] about Change Your Perception and Go All In!
Strategic Planning for 2024: Contracts, Labor Markets, Tax Impacts and Resin Trends
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business In a matter of weeks, 2023 will come to a close and companies will begin the important task of analyzing the prior months to then take those learnings and build a strategic plan for 2024. Ultimately, this will paint a clear direction for management and internal teams as they head into a new year. By taking early measures to … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for 2024: Contracts, Labor Markets, Tax Impacts and Resin Trends