You’re sitting in the waiting area, nervous. You’re dressed in a smart, spiffy outfit. All signed in, the receptionist has informed your interviewer that you’ve arrived. The stage is set and your interview is about to begin. You slide your…
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 264,000 job openings in manufacturing in March 2014. Although advances in technology have lead many to question the future job growth in the industry, trends show there is still a…
The chemical explosions in the Chinese city of Tianjin on the night of August 12, 2015, killed more than 150 people, injured many others, and caused terrible destruction around the explosion site, including what many fear will be continued effects…
While on the job, safety should be a primary concern. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez believes, "No one should have to sacrifice their life for their livelihood, because a nation built on the dignity of work must provide safe working…
As cloud-based technology has become more popular in recent years, businesses as well as individuals have taken advantage of the many benefits that come from using centralized, web-based systems to replace software that is installed locally on a computer. This…
In an ever increasingly technology dependent world, it was only a matter of time before the lines of consumer and creator fused to create something magical. This collision can be seen in recent years and is best illustrated in what…
It may not be an aspect of our job that we think about on a daily basis, but nothing is more important in the workplace than safety. For many professionals, especially those who work in the engineering, medical, or automotive…
For more than 400 years, automation has been perceived as a threat to skilled human labor. The invention of new machines that perform more quickly and efficiently than human hands brings more efficient ways of doing things, which theoretically translates…
The automotive manufacturing environment is not for the faint of heart. However, with demand vaulting beyond pre-2009 levels, extensive retooling for new product lines, and significant plant expansions in North America, all signs point to a North American automotive industry…
