Feature Articles
Role of Women In Manufacturing
Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Role of Women In ManufacturingWhy So Few? Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsBy Catherine Hill, Ph.D. Christianne Corbett Andresse St. Rose, Ed.D."AAUW is proud to have been selected by the National Science Foundation to conduct this study of...
The Coming Rise Of Women In Manufacturing
Role of Women In ManufacturingThe Coming Rise Of Women In ManufacturingBy Natalie Schilling Women@Forbes Files Helping women take their next step forward."What do you think of when you consider a 10-year-old tech company? Progessive? Egalitarian? Now, how about a...
Manufacturing: Current Trends and Statistics
Manufacturing Seeking Women, Minority Employees
Manufacturing: Current Trends and StatisticsManufacturing Seeking Women, Minority EmployeesTo inspire diverse individuals to enter the manufacturing workforce, companies and organizations have developed programs aimed specifically at women and minorities. Sandra...
Industries at a Glance: Manufacturing: NAICS 31-33
Manufacturing: Current Trends and StatisticsIndustries at a Glance: Manufacturing: NAICS 31-33The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics"The Manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials,...
Education and Training
10 ways to attract women to manufacturing
Education and TrainingSnippet of 10 ways to attract women to manufacturingPosted by Bert Maes on March 25, 2010"After publishing the popular blog post “ways to enhance teens’ interest in manufacturing” a reader pointed me to a specific key problem we are facing today:...
Empowerment
Mentally Strong People: The 13 Things They Avoid
EmpowermentMentally Strong People: The 13 Things They AvoidCheryl Conner Former Contributor I write about small businesses doing innovative PR"For all the time executives spend concerned about physical strength and health, when it comes down to it, mental strength can...
Standing Tall: How Women Keep A Foothold In Manufacturing
EmpowermentStanding Tall: How Women Keep A Foothold In ManufacturingConfidence is the core compentency. Adrienne Selko"How do you walk through a factory floor realizing that you are the only woman around? With your head held high. How do you present your ideas when...
Management Issues and Employee Benefits
Want to Motivate Like a Good CEO?
EmpowermentWant to Motivate Like a Good CEO?A sense of "purpose" will get you there Suzanne Bates"Almost 80% of workers said that the benefits they receive is one of the reasons they choose to work for a particular company. Benefits cause employees to feel that their...
Want to Show Employees Your Appreciation? Provide Good Benefits
EmpowermentWant to Show Employees Your Appreciation? Provide Good BenefitsNew Mercer study also shows employees are concerned about health care changes. Adrienne Selko"Almost 80% of workers said that the benefits they receive is one of the reasons they choose to work...
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