Labor: Page 27

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    Manufacturing contracts in November as firms brace for lower demand

    Drops in employment and new orders were two factors dragging down two U.S. manufacturing PMIs.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    The top 8 manufacturing stories so far

    Here's a look at some of the major stories and priorities capturing the industry.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Trendline

    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    For Hire

    Hiring Gen Z: How manufacturing companies need to pivot to attract young workers

    With an aging workforce and hundreds of thousands of jobs to fill, manufacturers must highlight potential career paths for the next generation.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Accenture commits to 5-year deal with Purdue to fund smart manufacturing programs

    The agreement comes as the university is pushing to train students for the future of manufacturing technology. 

    By • Nov. 29, 2022
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    Tyson will eliminate ‘difficult’ jobs as automation increases

    President and CEO Donnie King did not specify how many positions would be impacted, but said workers would be reassigned to open roles in the company.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Q&A

    Microsoft’s Manufacturing CTO talks industry digitization

    The digital transformation in manufacturing has caused the number of jobs to rise, requiring a new set of skills, says Indranil Sircar.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Medtech manufacturer cuts workforce by 5% amid supply chain woes

    Layoffs at Illumina are the latest in a series of restructuring actions by life science companies.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Nov. 18, 2022
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    For Hire

    With more than 800K unfilled jobs, manufacturers strain to attract talent

    Manufacturers are raising wages and adding flexibility in a bid to entice workers.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Fed meets as demand for workers stokes red-hot labor market

    Manufacturing job openings declined in September as the industry expands at the slowest rate since the onset of the pandemic.

    By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2022
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    What keeps women in the workplace? Fair pay and a healthy work culture

    Companies need to be flexible with remote and hybrid options, a survey from Great Place to Work found.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Stitch Fix to close Pennsylvania sewing factory

    The apparel box retailer will cease production of a sustainable, size-inclusive label.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 2, 2022
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    How food and beverage factories can avoid safety pitfalls

    An Abbott formula recall and a Family Dollar rodent infestation underscore how systematic failures can compromise safety.

    By • Nov. 1, 2022