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What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?
Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.
By Jen A. Miller • April 12, 2024 -
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Conagra Brands to close Wisconsin Birds Eye plant
The packaged food giant will lay off 252 people as it aims to streamline production and cut costs.
By Christopher Doering • April 12, 2024 -
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Thermo Fisher to lay off 74 workers in California
The company has been closing and downsizing facilities in the state for months as it faces revenue headwinds.
By Kate Magill • April 12, 2024 -
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More than 80 years later, ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored by Congress
'Rosie the Riveters' blazed a trail for women in manufacturing during World War II. On Wednesday, they received the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts.
By Sara Samora • April 12, 2024 -
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Final overtime rule clears White House review
If adopted, the proposed rule would increase the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility from $35,568 to $55,068.
By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2024 -
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Harley-Davidson ratifies union agreements at Wisconsin factories
The motorcycle maker signed agreements with the United Steelworkers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at its Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk facilities.
By Sara Samora • April 11, 2024 -
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Rivian keeps production pace as it preps for plant retooling
The startup’s CFO said the new technology at the facility will result in “significant cost savings.”
By Haley Cawthon • April 9, 2024 -
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DOL orders Tuff Torq to pay $1.8M over child labor violations
The power equipment components manufacturer was cited for letting 10 underage employees operate dangerous machinery.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 9, 2024 -
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Battery manufacturing apprenticeships get a boost with new White House guidance
The guidelines are helping to standardize training in the sector as it leans into career paths that do not require four-year degrees.
By Kate Magill • April 9, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama file for UAW election
A “supermajority” of the more than 5,000 autoworkers at the facility filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board, the UAW announced Friday.
By Kalena Thomhave and Haley Cawthon • April 8, 2024 -
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ND Paper, Opus, Jindal among March packaging plant shutdowns
More than 300 employees are expected to be affected by temporary or permanent shutdowns in Georgia, Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 5, 2024 -
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US Steel’s $24.5M consent decree nabs federal approval
The EPA and DOJ backed the deal that's centered around the company's Clairton coke plant, following several environmental and public health incidents.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 5, 2024 -
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SK Hynix to build $4B chip packaging fab in Indiana
The facility at Purdue University will focus on advanced packaging for AI products beginning in 2028.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 4, 2024 -
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Talent leaders grapple with embracing AI and work flexibility
Nearly all employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, such as hybrid and return-to-office policies, a Mercer report stated.
By Caroline Colvin • April 2, 2024 -
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Abbott to close California factory
The company will begin laying off 195 workers at the nutritional food and beverage facility next month.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 2, 2024 -
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OpinionBridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry
Engaging with the broader community and offering flexible work environments could recruit more workers, writes KPMG’s Lincoln Clark.
By Lincoln Clark • April 2, 2024 -
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What employers need to know about union organizing in 2024
Manufacturers need to be ready for an invigorated labor movement that benefits from new paths to unionization, experts say.
By Emilie Shumway • April 1, 2024 -
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Q&A‘How to have a voice at a table’: Stanley Black & Decker’s Maria Ford on women in manufacturing
With more than 25 years in the industrial space, Ford talks about the importance of visibility in women's leadership and shedding old stereotypes.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 1, 2024 -
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Chemours execs manipulated over $500M in vendor payments, new details show
The chemical giant is launching an overhaul of its financial reporting systems in the wake of the scandal.
By Sara Samora • March 29, 2024 -
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In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Nations such as France and Ireland have passed laws giving workers the right not to respond to work-related emails after hours.
By Ginger Christ • March 29, 2024 -
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Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity
Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • March 27, 2024 -
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 27, 2024 -
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White House funds $6B to decarbonize US industrial sector
The Department of Energy offered grants for 33 projects in eight historically high carbon-emitting industries such as aluminum, concrete and chemicals.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 26, 2024 -
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Men and women see gender pay and promotion gaps differently, survey says
Despite overall progress for women in the corporate world, perception gaps still exist, indicating a disconnect in cultural communications.
By Carolyn Crist • March 25, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PaylocityHow to overcome 5 HR challenges in manufacturing
Providing an engaging, modern employee experience can help manufacturers differentiate their employer brand and stand out in a tight labor market.
March 25, 2024
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