by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder From topics such as bilingual training systems to what to do when an applicant ghosts, these are five of the common human resources challenges that companies face in the plastics industry. 1. Job Applicant “Ghosting” The Great Resignation begin in 2021, with record numbers of people leaving their jobs when the … [Read more...] about Five Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry
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AMBA Launches New Work Capacity Tool
by Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ….and we have lift off! The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) is excited to announce the launch of the AMBA Work Capacity Tool – an innovative resource now available to help mold manufacturers share and fill capacity when needed. Designed specifically for AMBA member shops, this online, members-only … [Read more...] about AMBA Launches New Work Capacity Tool
Industry Leader shares key Insights
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association On July 28, 2022, Ashleigh Walters, CEO at Onex, Inc., joined over 40 young professionals and emerging leaders on camera to kick off the AMBA’s newest virtual series for its Emerging Leaders Network, “Perspectives from the Top.” This five-part series, offered to AMBA’s Emerging … [Read more...] about Industry Leader shares key Insights
A 2022 Red Hot Summer
by Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In addition to a global heat wave that did not spare the US, Russia and China continued to dominate the headlines here in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2022. Some supply chain and energy disruptions began to ease, but tensions with China increased, culminating with an announced visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi … [Read more...] about A 2022 Red Hot Summer
Why Can’t We Be Like Cars?
by Will Hinshaw, partner/founder, Captive Solutions & Options What if submitting a receipt for an oil change to the car insurance company for reimbursement was possible? Unfortunately, it is not allowed because routine maintenance is not covered under a car insurance policy. Insurance, by definition, is a contract represented by a policy in which an individual or an … [Read more...] about Why Can’t We Be Like Cars?
AMBA Hones Competitive Edge for US Mold Builders with Shop Rate Data
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA At the end of 2021, the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) surveyed US mold manufacturers on compensation data across 51 unique job positions. At that time, the AMBA benchmarking team discovered that, despite experiencing the highest inflation rate since 1982 (7%), mold manufacturers were continuing to raise … [Read more...] about AMBA Hones Competitive Edge for US Mold Builders with Shop Rate Data