Nicole Mitchell, writer, The American Mold Builder The process of recruitment and interviewing is completed, and the prospective employee officially has signed on to the company – though not easily. In recent survey data, nine-in-10 mold builders currently have open positions at their companies. Of those companies, 88% face either moderate or severe challenges in finding … [Read more...] about Onboarding and Training are the Third Steps in Workforce Development
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Building a Community with Wepco
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder A career in manufacturing offers many benefits, including multiple career paths, on-the-job training, hourly pay rates that are well above minimum wage and the satisfaction that comes with making something that contributes to the US infrastructure. However, in this time of uncertainty and with unemployment rates at an … [Read more...] about Building a Community with Wepco
Don’t Take the Medicine Yet!
by Will Hinshaw, partner/founder, Captive Solutions & Options Primetime television has become a stage for marketing pharmaceutical solutions – catchy slogans, music, bright colors and “everyday people” succeeding in life with help from drug manufacturers. This is top-tier advertising from some of the most profitable companies in the world. To counter the financial impact … [Read more...] about Don’t Take the Medicine Yet!
Mold Manufacturers Identify Both Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association According to an article published by the American Medical Association in 2020, healthcare spending in the US increased by 4.6% in 2019 – a percentage that was on par with 2018 growth and slightly faster than what was observed in 20171. What is most remarkable, however, isn’t that … [Read more...] about Mold Manufacturers Identify Both Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape
Health Benefits Costs: What is the Magic Number?
by Will Hinshaw, partner/founder,Captive Solutions & Options Insurance reporting is wrought with charts and graphs that document figures, percentages and acronyms that are difficult to understand in terms of cause and effect. Rarely do they drive clarity and action. However, those disparate reporting sources can be simplified to a single metric that links to what … [Read more...] about Health Benefits Costs: What is the Magic Number?
Recruiting is Step One in Workforce Development
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder One of the biggest struggles for any industry today is in attracting quality candidates for open job positions. When searching for employees, it’s critical to understand what individuals are looking for in a potential workplace and how job searchers find information. From salary and benefits to community involvement, … [Read more...] about Recruiting is Step One in Workforce Development