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  • August 28, 2024

How to Effectively Attract and Retain Talent

<img class="size-full wp-image-23130 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/c77a4ef5-e996-4825-9e9e-2f4a5b074b54.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="147" /> Today’s talent market is more chaotic and competitive than ever. With the "Great Resignation,” employers have seen people at all levels leave their jobs in large numbers. Manufacturers across the country report a shortage of qualified workers. The market and societal forces behind these challenges are likely long-term and can’t be ignored. Your company needs fresh ideas to effectively attract and retain talent. In this webinar, you’ll learn realistic steps to give your company a competitive advantage when it comes to hiring the right people. You’ll hear market insights to inform your recruitment and retention strategies, and get practical tools that any manufacturing company can put into practice. <strong>In this webinar you'll learn:</strong> - Why some employees stay while others leave - What really matters to your current staff and to potential employees - What you can implement today at zero cost to your company - Which best practices will help your firm in the current labor market - How to consider work-life balance issues that matter most to employees <strong>Learning objectives:</strong> - Uncover novel approaches and sources for finding talent - Learn how to write an effective job posting - Learn new ways of communicating with the emerging workforce - Discover the importance of keeping a pulse on your firm’s organizational health - Understand how to develop career paths that attract and satisfy a diverse workforce For more information, email <a title="mailto:[email protected]" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.   [mep_register url="https://www.mmsonline.com/events/details/how-to-effectively-attract-and-retain-talent"]
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  • August 28, 2024

ISO Internal Auditor Training Session (1132361)

[caption id="attachment_23737" align="aligncenter" width="300"]<a href="https://massmep.org/event/iso-internal-auditor-training-session/completion-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-23737"><img class="wp-image-23737 size-full" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/completion-1.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a> ISO Internal Auditor Training May 11th & 12th[/caption] This is a 2-day <strong>hybrid</strong> training event totaling 8 hours each day*. <strong><u>Who Should Attend</u></strong><strong>:</strong> This course is recommended for anyone involved in designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a quality management system and/or performing internal audits of a quality management system, such as quality officers, managers, and auditors. No prior knowledge of auditing, quality management systems, or ISO 9001:2008 is required prior to attending this course. <strong><u>Course Highlights / Topics Covered</u></strong><strong>:</strong> <ul> <li>ISO 9000 terms, definitions, overview</li> <li>Seven Quality Management Principles</li> <li>ISO 9001 Requirements and Interpretation</li> <li>Define what an audit is and the types of audits</li> <li>Define qualifications necessary for an internal auditor</li> <li>Define the various roles and responsibilities of the internal audit team</li> <li>Audit roadmap</li> <li>What are internal audits</li> <li>Why are internal audits conducted</li> <li>What preparatory work should be carried out before an audit</li> <li>What to pay attention to during the audit</li> <li>What is a good audit report</li> <li>What aspects are important in monitoring audit results, corrective and preventive actions</li> </ul> <strong><u>Students will benefit by</u></strong><strong>:</strong> <ul> <li>Learning how to plan, conduct, and report quality audit results</li> <li>Enhancing your understanding of the components of an internal quality audit program</li> <li>Gaining an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 requirements</li> <li>Getting answers to your toughest audit questions</li> </ul> Capturing a working knowledge of the practices, roles and responsibilities of an auditor. Registration for this event is closed. If you would like more information on how to attend a future ISO Internal Auditor Training, please contact Hayley Steele, [email protected].
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  • August 28, 2024

4th Annual Robot Block Party

<img class="alignnone wp-image-21575" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/r-300x150.jpeg" alt="" width="387" height="193" />   <h2 class="text-body-large hide-small">About this event</h2> <div class="has-user-generated-content" data-automation="about-this-event-sc"> <div class="structured-content-rich-text structured-content__module l-align-left l-mar-vert-6 l-sm-mar-vert-4 text-body-medium"> These are definitely the droids you're looking for. Stop by the Robo Boston Block Party on October 2nd from 11:00am - 4:00pm, to see the latest in all things robotics. From autonomous vehicles to drones, over 30 organizations will be spread across Seaport Common and the adjacent Exhibit Tent demonstrating their robots or offering hands-on experiences and STEM activities. You'll be able to witness robots walking, crawling, flying, and helping humans in new and unique ways. </div> </div> [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/robo-boston-robot-block-party-tickets-168121236143"]
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  • August 28, 2024

Massachusetts is leading manufacturing into the future

<h4>Manufacturing in Massachusetts – Creating an Innovation Ecosystem</h4> <h4>How we support the ecosystem during a pandemic and outside of a pandemic</h4> <strong>Date: </strong>Friday, November 20, 2020 <strong>Description: </strong>The MERT worked to identify companies manufacturing or who pivoted to manufacture essential PPE products. Working to build the innovation ecosystem for the future and the impact on the Massachusetts manufacturing supply chain.   <strong>Host: </strong> <strong>Elisabeth Reynolds (MIT)</strong> Elisabeth B. Reynolds is a Principal Research Scientist and Lecturer in MIT’s Dept. of Urban Studies in Planning. She is the executive director of the MIT Industrial Performance Center and more recently, became executive director of MIT’s Institute-wide initiative on the Work of the Future (WotF). WotF was launched in 2018 to understand the relationship between technology, work, and society and how technology can be developed to enhance and augment human activities. <strong>Guests: </strong> <strong>Julie Chen (UML)</strong> Dr. Julie Chen is the Vice Chancellor for Research & Economic Development and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. As the Chief Research Officer, Dr. Chen directs UMass Lowell’s $90 million research enterprise, which spans all academic departments and 17 research and engagement centers and institutes. She also oversees industry partnerships, technology transfer, startups & innovation, core research facilities, and economic development programs. <strong>Laura Teicher (FORGE)</strong> Laura is Executive Director at FORGE, a 501(c)3 nonprofit helping innovators to navigate the journey from physical prototype through commercialization and impact at scale. FORGE's Manufacturing Initiative provides critical readiness support and tailored connections to regional supply chain expertise and manufacturers. This work has led to over $30 million in known contracts and purchase orders to make innovative products locally. FORGE is the sister organization of Greentown Labs - the largest climate tech incubator in North America. [mep_register url="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jxd2clCMTseuS5nASk9b2A"]
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  • January 3, 2023

What To Do When OSHA Shows Up

  WHAT TO DO WHEN OSHA SHOWS UP By: Darcy Cook, Safety Trainers   We have been providing safety support and services for over 20 years and we have never […]
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  • November 21, 2022

Inspections and Audits for Manufacturing

  Inspections and Audits for Manufacturing By Darcy Cook, CHSO, SHS, PTA   Inspections and Audits are considered best practices in manufacturing. Although not specifically outlined in an OSHA standard […]
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  • October 3, 2022

Tips for Calling 9-1-1 from your Business

Written by: Penny Ryan, Safety Trainers                                                                                                    Do you have to dial 9 or another number to get an outside line in your place of business?  Do you allow your […]
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