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What NFL Teams, Street Gangs and Your Workforce Have in Common

A sense of belonging is important for successful teamwork, retention and job performance.
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Cash Prizes for High School Skilled Trades Teachers, Programs

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is awarding $1.25 million for 20 of the best public high school skilled trades instructors and their programs.
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Workforce Is Still the Most Important Challenge

It is as true today as it was 10 years ago...workforce is top of mind for precision machining shops.
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SWOT for Employee Retention and Recruitment

What is your brand? Why should people want to work for your company? How can your brand improve? A SWOT analysis can help answer these questions — your employee retention and recruitment may count on it. 
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NEWS

ANCA Launches Educational Grinding Show

ANCA’s ANCA Academy will cover a new technical topic each episode — from setup through grinding. The educational videos will help ANCA machine users understand new applications and features.
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Rising Inflation, Disrupted Supply Chains and a Labor Shortage Affect Manufacturing

In 2021, supply chain disruption and rising inflation hit the domestic economy, limiting manufacturing production. These two issues will remain significant factors in 2022.
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4 Leadership Coaching Skills That’ll Make You a Great Leader

Here are some essential coaching skills to help elevate your leadership to the next level.  
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Swiss-Types

New Line of Swiss-Types for Job Shops Eyeing High-Production Work

Mazak now offers the Syncrex line of Swiss-type CNC lathes — its first — targeting machine shops getting into higher volume production of complex parts.
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Emerging Leaders

Video: Emerging Leader Alex Cheesman Fixates on Expanding His Machine Shop

Learn about this enthusiastic leader’s journey of opening a new business and his other exciting plans to continue to contribute to manufacturing.
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Context — The Missing Key to Workforce Development

Upskilling your current workforce is as important as finding new talent. To expose them to experiences that encourage them to become problem-solvers is imperative. 
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Machine Shop Employee with Disabilities Shines in the Workplace

Using an untapped talent pool for finding skilled labor might open doors to a mutually beneficial partnership.
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Emerging Leaders

Young Leaders Define Their Business Strategies

Production Machining 2021 Emerging Leaders share their approaches for developing skilled labor and ensuring that continuous improvement is top of mind to keep their companies competitive.
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Precision Machining Jobs Account for 7 of the Top 25 High Paying Jobs — No College Degree Required

Those who hire in the precision machining industry have a persuasive point for prospective employees who don’t hold — or want to go into debt to hold — a college degree.
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NEWS

IACMI ACE Training Addresses U.S. Machining Workforce Gap

Newly developed technology taught in a first-of-its-kind CNC machining training program combines online CAM+ app and in-person training.
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Is the German Apprenticeship Model the Answer for U.S. Manufacturing?

This machine tool builder president and CEO is an ardent proponent of the German apprenticeship model and believes this concept could be applied here in the United States to address the skilled labor shortage.
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5 Tips for Developing a Succession Plan for your Machining Business

These are not the typical tips you might get from an estate planner, attorney or business broker. Instead, they speak to the “soul of the business” and the legacy of the owner.
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 2

The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have. 
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How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 1

The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. It’s easier to keep a good employee than to find one. A leader can leverage Emotional Intelligence skills to keep the workers they have. 
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Swiss-Types

Low Frequency Vibration Increases Job Shop’s Productivity

With the ability to machine difficult materials more efficiently while improving surface finish, this job shop is reaping the benefits of its Swiss-type lathes that incorporate low frequency vibration.
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Parts Cleaning

Knowledge Center is Hub for Parts Cleaning Education

This knowledge center consists of updated articles and videos from manufacturing cleaning professionals. Find information about trends in cleaning, cleaning processes, corrosion protection, cleaning regulations, quality assurance and inspection for cleaning processes, and more.
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