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The Role of Employee Resource Groups
A guide to starting, participating in, or evaluating ERGs at your company.
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Franklin Electric Women’s Network Broadens Its Reach
The group now spans across several countries.
January 28, 2025
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Bring Back the Trades Announces Research Partnership with F.W. Webb
The three-year collaboration aims to tackle the growing skills gap in the trades as the industry faces a significant wave of retirements.
January 22, 2025
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PTDA Foundation Launches Career Recruitment Initiative
“Start Your Career, Move the World" provides a fully customized suite of recruiting tools.
December 5, 2024
Developing your talent creates a win-win situation—the more skilled your employees are, the more effective they are at their jobs.
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Navigating the New Hiring Landscape
Key takeaways on evolving workforce demographics.
November 22, 2024
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Grainger Tops National Employee Opportunity Ranking
The MRO giant bested dozens of other large companies to lead the 2024 index.
October 29, 2024
Top Headlines
The Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, June 30, 2025.
Missouri Governor Repeals Paid Sick Leave Law Approved Last Year by Voters
July 11, 2025
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Airgas to Again Sponsor SkillsUSA Conference
June 18, 2025
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MSC Named a ‘Great Place to Work’
June 17, 2025
Gen Z
Are Microshifts the Key to Hiring Gen Z?
June 10, 2025
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Raids in Southern California Rattle Immigrant Communities
June 11, 2025
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Nebraska Republicans — and a Democrat — Seek to Weaken Voter-Backed Sick Leave
May 30, 2025
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What the Future of Workplace Safety Looks Like
May 26, 2025
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White Cap Earns Great Place to Work Certification
May 21, 2025
Carol Otarola practices caulking during an Ironworkers Local 63 pre-apprenticeship class Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Broadview, Ill.
Anti-DEI Battle Threatens Nonprofits Trying to Fill Critical Labor Gaps
May 13, 2025
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PTDA Foundation More than Halfway Toward Full-Year Fundraising Target
May 2, 2025
Caterpillar Centennial Celebration
Caterpillar Celebrates 100 Years with $100M Investment
April 15, 2025
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Airgas Expands High School Welding Initiative
April 9, 2025
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B2B Digital-Assisted Selling at Its Best
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B2B Digital-Assisted Selling at Its Best
These capabilities help sales teams close deals, empower buyers, and consolidate the sales process into one platform.
June 18, 2025
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Airgas Launches Women's PPE Line
"RADNOR" aims to address the unique needs of women in the welding industry.
March 5, 2025
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PMA Educational Foundation Accepting Spring Scholarship Applications
During the fall 2024 scholarship campaign, PMAEF and PMA districts provided $50,000 in scholarships to 27 individuals.
February 21, 2025
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Amazon Workers in North Carolina Vote Against Joining Union
About three-quarters of employees at the Garner fulfillment center voted against union representation.
February 17, 2025
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Work-Life Balance Isn't Working for Women
More women than men report having to address personal or family needs at work.
December 5, 2024
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AD Center for Independent Distributor Leadership Launches Second Cohort
The four-year certification program is designed for current and next-generation executives of AD members.
November 18, 2024
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Sonepar to Donate 4,000 Computers to IEC Foundation
The equipment will be used by IEC apprentices at chapters across the U.S.
September 30, 2024
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Timken Foundation's Precision Manufacturing Hub Opens
The center includes an open bay area, classrooms, offices and modern engineering equipment.
September 27, 2024
Aed Women In Equipment Breaking Barriers Panel
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AED's 5th Annual Women in Equipment Conference Sees Record-Breaking Attendance
More than 125 attendees joined the Denver event.
September 27, 2024
An Amazon truck makes deliveries in Wheeling, Ill., May 16, 2024.
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Amazon Boosts Pay for Subcontracted Delivery Drivers
The bump comes amid growing union pressure.
September 13, 2024
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ISA Launches Women in Industry Mentorship Program
The initiative aims to address the unique opportunities and challenges faced by women in the industrial channel.
September 12, 2024
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Staffing Changes
Why Your Employees Aren't Showing Up — and How to Fix It
Many employees aren't missing work just because they don't want to be there.
August 28, 2024
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ABB Launches Arkansas Workforce Development Program
The facility produces 3,000 Baldor-Reliance industrial electric motors each week.
August 23, 2024
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Despite Caveats, Distributor Sales Reps Exhibit More Job Satisfaction
Sales personnel — somewhat unexpectedly — appear more content in this year's edition of the ID Salary Report.
August 9, 2024
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The Salary Snowball
Distributors are digging up dollars to try to keep their key people — but some remain dissatisfied.
August 6, 2024