There’s been a lot of talk on the employer side about the idea, but very little action. What once seemed like a passing pie-in-the-sky idea is now starting to gain traction. The idea is that people will get an extra day off every week without losing money. This is not a... Continue Reading
The September Purchasing Managers Index found manufacturing activities failed to grow for the sixth consecutive month, with weak demand and declining output as businesses remain hesitant to invest in capital equipment or inventory expansions. U.S. manufacturing activity remained in recession... Continue Reading
We spend over a third of our lives at work, yet the global workplace is often not a happy place. The solution may lie with our feelings of attachment. There’s a lot riding on engaging emotionally with our jobs. Studies show that when organizations increase the number of engaged... Continue Reading
After 40 years of aviation experience, this former pilot shares six key leadership lessons, which emphasize the power of influence over authority, leading from the trenches and building genuine teams. I have learned countless invaluable lessons through four decades of aviation experience and... Continue Reading
After 40 years of aviation experience, this former pilot shares six key leadership lessons, which emphasize the power of influence over authority, leading from the trenches and building genuine teams. I have learned countless invaluable lessons through four decades of aviation experience and... Continue Reading
Recent studies have shown that the vast majority of employees feel their voices are not being heard in the workplace. In fact, a staggering 86% of employees believe that people at their organization are not heard, while another survey revealed that 60% of employees believe their views and opinions... Continue Reading
MTI is pleased to announce it will be hosting its annual business meeting during day 2 of Furnaces North America 2024, in Columbus, OH. This meeting will take place on October 16 at 7:00 am in room A225 in the Columbus Convention Center. During the annual business meeting, President Ryan... Continue Reading
Planning for downturns is as important as planning for anything else in the business. I have had to contend with lots of crises in my 25 years as a CEO. Most of them I didn’t see coming. A few of the more significant ones: In the aftermath of 9/11, no one knew what the impact would... Continue Reading
Furnaces North America (FNA) 2024, the leading trade show for the heat-treating industry in North America, is thrilled to announce that attendance has grown by 25% compared to its last event in 2022, as of this week. FNA 2024 will take place from October 14-16 at the Columbus Convention... Continue Reading
Join us for a critical update on September 25th, where MTI will cover the significant efforts happening in California regarding a proposed air quality rule that could have far-reaching consequences on your company. If passed in California, this regulation will most likely serve as a model for... Continue Reading
Being hands-on, collaborating and modelling behavior is not the same as interjecting yourself into other people's roles. Working with manufacturers over the years, I’ve noticed one pattern with very negative implications: I see many leaders from senior to mid-level working on tasks... Continue Reading
At long last and at the tail-end of what is on track to be the hottest summer on record, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its first proposed heat standard on August 30, 2024. OSHA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor... Continue Reading
