The manufacturing industry represents a dynamic, innovative, and rapidly-evolving segment of the modern economy, and young people who enter the field right now will shape the growth and direction of tomorrow’s innovations, like 3d-printing, sustainable materials, green technologies and custom product design. But far too often, these young students don’t recognize the benefits of a… Read more »
Your temporary position wasn’t billed as a permanent or full time opportunity, so as you begin work on your first day, you don’t expect to stay with these employers beyond the end of your contract period. But what if you like it here? What if you feel a connection with your boss and coworkers? What… Read more »
When LinkedIn first appeared on the scene a few years ago, it was viewed as a must-have for job seekers within certain fields, specifically those seeking work in internet and social-media-based industries. Marketing and business development pros, and of course those involved in online advertising and online customer relations, were advised to create a profile,… Read more »
For the second time this month, one of your most talented employees paid a visit to your office to give notice and share her plans to accept a position elsewhere. In the aftermath of the meeting, you’re experiencing several feelings at once, and none of them are very pleasant. You’re sad to see her go,… Read more »
The “tech economy”, a term that appeared on the landscape at the end of the last century as computers became central drivers of commerce, now has another name: the economy. No longer are digital manufacturing platforms a fringe development or a sign of things to come. Cloud computing, network-based operations and single platform back office… Read more »
As more employers reach out to applicants via the internet, more resumes are submitted for each open position. Managers often manage this bounty by dropping submissions into a large database on receipt, and then sifting through that database using ATS systems and targeted keywords that apply to a specific open position. This can help managers… Read more »
EHR, or Electronic Health Records, are now a required aspect of patient management for both public and private healthcare providers. As of January 1, 2014, all treatment centers and clinics must transition to EHR from non-digital or proprietary methods of maintaining patient records. EHR systems are expected to streamline communication between care providers and keep… Read more »
The hiring process can be long and riddled with uncertainty. It can also be expensive, and a large part of this cost comes from time; the time HR teams spend sorting through resumes and the time staff members spend in interviews obviously doesn’t come for free. And sometimes the worst happens, and companies hire an… Read more »
Just a few short years ago, 3-D printing seemed like concept lifted directly from science fiction (the process actually resembled the “replicator” concept from the Star Trek franchise). But at this point, 3D printing is a manufacturing reality, and soon it may have the potential to become entirely mainstream. What will 3D printing hold for… Read more »
You’ve just landed a full time job, a part time job, or a new temporary assignment, and you can’t wait to schedule your start date and hit the ground running! For the most part, you have everything you need: The right training, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. But you can still use… Read more »
