Recruitment, Retention and Development Remain Critical for Competitiveness
It’s now two years into a pandemic that has disrupted the entire world. The arrival of COVID-19 caused manufacturers to scramble to rethink their...
AI is Here to Augment Human Workers, Not Replace Them
The workforce crisis in manufacturing is at an all-time high. Lack of skilled labor is leading to hiring challenges. Decreased retention rates and the...
Is Manufacturing Making Progress?
Employment challenges have been capitalizing headlines since the pandemic caused one of the most turbulent job markets in recent history. Manufacturing businesses had a...
Cobots in Classrooms
When schools educate students in mastering new technology, they look to validate that the hardware and software they use in the curriculum is relevant...
What the Pandemic has Taught us about Recruiting and Retaining Women in the Manufacturing...
In October, nine new women manufacturing leaders were inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Education Foundation Hall of Fame. Nominated by their peers,...
Streamlining Credential Processes
The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to introduce a new pathway for certain IIW diploma holders to achieve the AWS Certified Welding Inspector...
Cincinnati Incorporated – Enhancing America’s Manufacturing Competitiveness
Cincinnati Incorporated (CI), a U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturer, is pleased to announce a partnership with Ohio State University's Center for Design and Manufacturing...
Manufacturers: Creators Wanted!
The National Association of Manufacturers released its Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey for the second quarter of 2021. “Attracting and retaining a quality workforce” and “rising...
Why We Need to Redefine Employee Engagement
If you Google "Employee Engagement" and look for images representing it, you'll find groups of people in business attire smiling, high-fiving, laughing, or conducting...
NIMS & Edge Factor: Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce
The National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is partnering with Edge Factor this year to inspire students and job-seekers to pursue career pathways in...
