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 Innovative Growth Solutions Transforming Vision into Reality

Innovative Growth Solutions Transforming Vision into Reality

  • On June 10, 2019
It isn’t enough for leaders to define the vision of an organization. Today’s leaders need to actively participate in the effort to make their vision a reality. Before implementation can begin, it’s important for a leader to understand his or her role. Following is an action plan that can be adopted and facilitated to assure […]
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Five Questions With: Manny Jerome

  • On March 21, 2019
By Susan ShalhoubPBN contributing writer pbn.com/five-questions-with-manny-jerome/ MANNY JEROME is the new client-development project manager for the southeastern region of Massachusetts at MassMEP. / COURTESY MASSACHUSETTS MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP. Last month the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, or MassMEP, welcomed Manny Jerome as project manager for client development for the southeastern region of Massachusetts. He’ll work directly […]
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Leader Effectiveness Training

  • On February 21, 2019
Kevin Smith talks about Leader Effectiveness Training (L.E.T.) which teaches Dr. Thomas Gordon’s world renowned model of human relationships. L.E.T. is taught through the MassMEP as a 3 day workshop. People leave the workshop with a set of skills that can be put to use immediately.
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What Did You Miss in Safety Compliance for 2018?

  • On February 13, 2019
Written by: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers Keeping up with the changes in OSHA regulations, state and federal law can be a full-time job. To help keep you in compliance and up to date on changes in regulations, we have summarized the highlights of 2018. OSHA Penalty Increase Effective January 2, civil penalties for violations of […]
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 Manufacturers Face an Increase in Cyber Attacks in 2019

Manufacturers Face an Increase in Cyber Attacks in 2019

  • On January 31, 2019
Written by; Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers What are the changes is OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements for the manufacturing industry? OSHA has adopted a new electronic data submission rule that took effect January 1, 2017. The new rule requires certain categories of employers (see applicability thresholds below) to electronically submit injury and illness data that they are […]
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MassMEP and Tooling U-SME Combine Efforts to Expand Workforce Education for Manufacturing Firms

  • On January 15, 2019
January 14, 2019 – Worcester, MA – MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has entered into a partnership with Tooling U-SME — the learning and development division of SME and the leading provider of manufacturing training solutions — to offer MassMEP clients low cost, customizable workforce training solutions focused on performance outcome goals. According to […]
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 OSHA Recordkeeping Updates

OSHA Recordkeeping Updates

  • On January 7, 2019
Written by: Darcy Cook of Safety Trainers What are the changes is OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements for the manufacturing industry? OSHA has adopted a new electronic data submission rule that took effect January 1, 2017. The new rule requires certain categories of employers (see applicability thresholds below) to electronically submit injury and illness data that they […]
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Challenges and Solutions for Workforce Development

  • On January 3, 2019
By: Ted Bauer Turning new hires or training current workforce into effective employees requires structure, standardization, and planning. That means developing and implementing an effective training plan that includes ongoing skills development for the entire workforce. Your company’s success depends on it.
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5 Ways to Solve Your Workforce Shortage

  • On December 17, 2018
It seems that everyone is struggling with a workforce shortage these days. This is primarily a result of low unemployment, retiring baby boomers, and lack of interest or negative understanding about manufacturing careers. There are ways to solve this challenge for your company. Some are strategies that you can tackle now and will be able […]
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