By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder “If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted,” are words that resonate with leaders. This quote stands as a simple reminder and sound advice to those seeking a leadership role or being a “succession” – on-the-job training and sharing processes and procedures are critical components to reaching the next step on the … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
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Workforce Recruitment and Retention at Franchino Mold & Engineering
By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder Franchino Mold & Engineering (FMEC), Lansing, Michigan, has served the mold and die industry since 1955. The company offers die cast dies, plastic injection molds, contract machining, die/mold repair and engineering services to the automotive, construction, consumer products and material handling industries. FMEC stands … [Read more...] about Workforce Recruitment and Retention at Franchino Mold & Engineering
Rates Rise in Response to Costs and Labor Challenges, 2024 Shop Rate Data Indicates
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In spring 2024, AMBA published its 2024 Health and Benefits Report, where executives and management teams expressed significant concern over rising healthcare and benefits costs. Now, as indicated from the data in the recent AMBA 2024 Shop Rate Report, it looks like this business area was just one cost of many that … [Read more...] about Rates Rise in Response to Costs and Labor Challenges, 2024 Shop Rate Data Indicates
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Healthcare
By Susan Denzio, business manager, AMBA The healthcare landscape presents many challenges for business owners and with the turn of a new year, it is likely to become even more difficult. The very purpose of insurance, a mechanism to protect against unforeseen costs, is needed to protect the human capital asset – employees and dependents – from the risk associated with … [Read more...] about Navigating the Changing Landscape of Healthcare
US Manufacturers Face Threat of Increasing Healthcare Rates, Seek Answers to Protecting Margins
By Andrew Carlsgaard, analytics director, First Resource In an increasingly competitive landscape for hiring and retaining skilled employees, rising healthcare and benefits costs for employers in the United States manufacturing sector have become a significant concern. These employers often face challenges in providing affordable healthcare benefits to their employees while … [Read more...] about US Manufacturers Face Threat of Increasing Healthcare Rates, Seek Answers to Protecting Margins
Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, The American Mold Builder I’ve been on enough planes at this point in my life that the safety presentation prior to takeoff is a little like Charlie Brown’s teacher: “Wah wah wah wah wah…” I’m not the only one with this attention-span problem, which is why the Southwest flight attendants sometimes add sarcasm and humor to their … [Read more...] about Booklist: Put On Your Oxygen Mask First