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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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TrendlineHow manufacturers are approaching workforce development
A wave of tech and investment changes are reshaping how manufacturers strategize around workforce recruitment and training. Read up on the latest trends.
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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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Chemours appoints new CEO
The chemical titan named Denise Dignam its next leader, who began serving as the interim chief executive officer on Feb. 29.
By Sara Samora • March 22, 2024 -
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Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says
When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 21, 2024 -
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GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility
The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.
By Sara Samora • March 21, 2024 -
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Intel awarded $8.5B in CHIPS funding
The award is the largest yet from the Biden administration and will help advance the chipmaker's plants in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.
By Sara Samora • March 20, 2024 -
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Ornua to close Pennsylvania cheese plant
The Ireland-based company, which also makes Kerrygold products, is closing the site due to the sudden cancellation of the factory’s sole customer contract.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 19, 2024 -
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GE Aerospace to invest $650M in global facilities, US suppliers
The Boeing engine supplier’s spending will include new machines, equipment, building upgrades and improved safety measures.
By Sara Samora • March 19, 2024 -
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SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
Managers are often left out of the conversation and don’t receive formal training on pay equity, the organization reports.
By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024 -
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US saw $4B in clean energy investments in February: E2
Projects in sectors like batteries and solar panels will create 4,400 jobs across 11 states.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 15, 2024 -
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How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024 -
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Deere to lay off 150 workers at Iowa plant
The cuts come as the farm equipment manufacturer expects up to a 15% decline in sales this fiscal year.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 14, 2024 -
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Tyson to shutter Iowa pork plant, lay off over 1,200
The Perry closure comes after a volatile period as the company’s pork business struggled with high grain costs.
By Chris Casey • March 13, 2024
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